E Axle Brand Poll
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Well no thank you.
Dana has a pretty strong presence in the offroad world. Their axles are the go-to across the board for people modifying Toyotas, Jeeps, Chevys, etc.
The Dana 60 in particular is the “gold standard” and is an extremely robust axle. People use them in hardcore rock crawlers, mud trucks, and heavy duty applications.
There are a lot more shops familiar with Dana axles and it will probably be an easier way to get them serviced or find parts for domestically.
To be frank my dog isn’t really in this hunt. I don’t care who makes it as long as it’s strong, robust, and simple to service. But the Dana name carries a lot of weight.
Thank you!!! So, sort of like how KC comes to mind for lights? Strong brand recognition… or is it a quality thing? I just want to make sure I’ve got this straight.
Ha! When I ordered my A pillar lights I got KC lights. I not only think of the brand but the shape immediately comes to mind.
edit: WOWSome Chevrolet trucks use PLASTIC leaf springs
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I’m gonna just say it’s nostalgia toward the original because honestly-it’s ultimately just a part and I want the best parts in my Scout. I want it to outlast me.
Honestly it’s both.
If I had $40k burning a hole in my pocket I would swap Dana 60s onto my Lexus and make it a dedicated trail rig. They are really tough and there is a huge aftermarket for them.
You’ll find them in many 3/4 and One Ton trucks from the Big Three.
My buddy recently used F250 Dana 60s to solid axle swap his Lexus GX470 on 40” tires.
They are very much the “KC” of the hardcore offroad world.
The also make the smaller Dana 30 and Dana 44 that you’ll find in nearly all the Jeep Wranglers.
if you think the composite leaf springs are messed up, go and research the self-destruct code that all GM's have. That kill the oil pressure sensor, but it makes the oil pressure sensor show that its normal.
Generally speaking, Dana has been providing solid axles for trucks and Jeeps for decades, and has built a track record of solid engineering, capability and reliability with their D30, D44, D60, D70 & D80 axles. For example, the Dana 60 is widely considered to be an ideal axle for a passenger on/off road / high torque application. When people in the off road community refer to having "tons" on their rigs, that usually includes either a D60 front or rear axle (or both).
I have a Currie / Ford 9" semi-float rear axle in my Wrangler with chromoly axle shafts. It is rated for 37" tires although I could probably put 40's on it and be OK. I'd say the 3 reasons that come to mind immediately that the D60 would be more desirable - it is full float, the ring gear is 9.75" (vs 9"), and parts are less expensive.