Talk me into/out of welding my dana 35....

[thechief86]

hey guys, i'm running on 30x9.5x15 bfg a/t's, and i don't have the money for a locker yet. i have an 8.25 waiting to go in, but i wanted to wait till i got a locker, some disc brakes, and a solid diff cover for it. if i break the 35, i can throw in the 8.25 a little early, just without the parts i wanted.
i know how they are in parking lots welded, but i like not having to use my winch every 10-15 minutes. what do you guys have to offer?

 

[trail rate this]

Weld it. The way you drive you'll be putting in the 8.25 this weekend.

 

[bosco01xj]

i say weld it too. ya got that other axle so it aint no biggie.

 

[wingnutooa]

you'll especially want to weld it if the cross shaft gets broken....you may even need to weld it in...

 

[bosco01xj]

you'll especially want to weld it if the cross shaft gets broken....you may even need to weld it in...

rotfl:shhh:

 

[trail rate this]

Hey, leave The Chief alone he had a bad weekend full of breaking stuff. I guess the good thing is none of it was his stuff.

 

[thechief86]

ha! then it was a good weekend! i think i'm not gonna weld it this week, but i might later. i don't have enough gas to drive to a decent welder right now

 

[mbogosia]

I wouldn't weld a daily driver. It really makes driving around in parking lots, gas stations, etc.. a pita.

 

[rredalty]

That shit will self destruct. I know from experience. Mine only lasted a year of stupid driving style and 34x10.5 LTB's. FWIW

 

[mbogosia]

A Year with 34's ain't bad Matt. Heck, I am pretty light footed and only have 33's so maybe I'll get two out of mine.

 

[Team Willys]

I would weld it, its only a Dana 35, so if it breaks its not like it was worth anything anyway.

 

[trail rate this]

Jacob is running 33x14.00xr15 boggers on a welded D35. It survived Eric. The driveshaft and side window didn't. I think he'll be fine with it. He's only running 30" AT's.

 

[YJ-GENRAL]

WELD, shoot half the d35's i see are pick up for free... if you broke it and didnt have the 8.25 ready....


WELD WELD WELD WELD WELD!!!!

 

[wingnutooa]

maybe he should've welded the drive shaft too...


and if you have the option, use a gas welder, WAY less slag to clean off/out.. you dont want that stuff in your gears or bearings or the axles wont be the reason you're swapping your shit.

 

[thechief86]

^^good call, joe! thanks fellas! i'll prolly weld it next week sometime, and start collecting parts to build my 8.25. i want some liberty/ grand cherokee discs, aussie, and a solid cover, but i can settle with the brakes for now. the aussie and diff cover can come in one fell swoop. does anybody know where i could get some liberty brakes for the cheap? they swap right on to the xj 8.25

 

[DrRandy]

^^good call, joe! thanks fellas! i'll prolly weld it next week sometime, and start collecting parts to build my 8.25. i want some liberty/ grand cherokee discs, aussie, and a solid cover, but i can settle with the brakes for now. the aussie and diff cover can come in one fell swoop. does anybody know where i could get some liberty brakes for the cheap? they swap right on to the xj 8.25

I've got Aussie's front and rear HP D30/8.25. Hard to beat for the $$ IMO!:thumbup:

 

[MELKORsXJ]

I would have to agree, and say WELD IT!!! You've got nothing to lose, and already have it's replacement...

 

[thechief86]

i'm thinking next week will be welded 35 time....