Portal axle 101 for Britney...

[britney]

Let's not stop there..... Teach me axles!!!

I know the Dana 60 and the unimog portal are not the only choices for an axle so what else is there. I want see options, prices, and what to avoid. Debate all you want on this one just........
Teach me axles!!!

 

[tweakeyjeep]

Originally posted by britney
Let's not stop there..... Teach me axles!!!

I know the Dana 60 and the unimog portal are not the only choices for an axle so what else is there. I want see options, prices, and what to avoid. Debate all you want on this one just........
Teach me axles!!!

Yeah me too! Better yet, give me axles!

 

[Shawn]

2.5 ton Rockwells

 

[Brett]

The Dana 35C is that axle that everyone lusts after Britney. If you ever get your hands on one of these babies, you're set for life

 

[Shawn]

Originally posted by RedRockXJ
The Dana 35C is that axle that everyone lusts after Britney. If you ever get your hands on one of these babies, you're set for life

By the way, the "C" that follows the 35C stands for Cool.

 

[Hickey]

Yeah, she already has one on the sied of the house.

 

[britney]

Hello, am I in the room ?!?!

What is a 35C other than a number that is "cool" ?
I need more than that punkies!!

and thanks for sharing Shawn but the ton in "2.5 ton Rockwells" makes me pretty sure I'll never need to see one!!

 

[Shawn]

Originally posted by britney
and thanks for sharing Shawn but the ton in "2.5 ton Rockwells" makes me pretty sure I'll never need to see one!!

You take all the Fun out of Ton



bahahahahahah

 

[Hickey]

A 35C is the axle that comes in most YJ's and TJ's stock. They are weak if you want to run 33" tires or larger. they are not very cool.
2.5 ton rockwells don't actually weigh 2.5 tons, that is the weight rating for the truck they come in. Theya are however, quite heavy, and most people who run them also run 44 inch tires to help with the low clearance of such a large axle.

 

[Brett]

Originally posted by Jeremy
A 35C is the axle that comes in most YJ's and TJ's stock. They are weak if you want to run 33" tires or larger. they are not very cool.

They also came in the older XJ Cherokee's. The C stands for Custom. They are fun to blow up though.

Oh, and it's the rear axle on those vehicles

 

[britney]

Originally posted by Jeremy
Yeah, she already has one on the sied of the house.

There isn't an axle on the side of the house what are you talking about?

By the way...... I believe I now have a complete understanding on how axles work but, does someone have a little diagram or pic of the inside ( shafts, gears, diff., etc. ) I would like to see one without waiting for Jeremy to open one up. That would be nice Thanks!!

 

[sukaB]

Go to POR
Learn 60's

everything to keep even a busy mom busy....!

What

 

[Hickey]

I don't want her on POR. She'll develope MORE attitude!

 

[britney]

Originally posted by sukaB
Go to POR
Learn 60's

everything to keep even a busy mom busy....!

What

I can't handle POR...... it's just a little too much for me, that place can be scary,
besides why go there when all the best are here DUH !!!

 

[Klif01]

If you are ever in orem next school year my auto teacher has a cutout axle. Shows everything in it. Hehe school next year........



pad

 

[sukaB]

Britney on POR...

That would be way sweet.....

I would love to here what FAT BASTARD would say.....
hehehehehe

 

[britney]

I have been doing my axle studies and came across this thread ..... D35 rear

So here is my guestion:

Where on an axle, are the bearings and seals, and what is their purpose? (other than sealing in the goo?)

 

[Brett]

Originally posted by britney
I have been doing my axle studies and came across this thread ..... D35 rear

So here is my guestion:

Where on an axle, are the bearings and seals, and what is their purpose? (other than sealing in the goo?)

Well, there are a few bearings. There are the axle shaft bearings, which are located to the outside of the axle. They support the shafts. The carrier bearings are right underneath the the diff cover. These support the differential itself. Seals, usally there are some inner seals, right next to the carrier bearings that keep gear oil from seeping out into the axle tubes. There's also usually some seals next to the outer axle bearings that keep the grease on those from going anywhere except on the bearings...

Does that make any sense at all???

Brett

 

[britney]

Originally posted by RedRockXJ



Well, there are a few bearings. There are the axle shaft bearings, which are located to the outside of the axle. They support the shafts. The carrier bearings are right underneath the the diff cover. These support the differential itself. .........

I need more on the bearings......

How do they support the shafts and the diff?

 

[Brett]

Originally posted by britney


I need more on the bearings......

How do they support the shafts and the diff?

Well, the shafts ride on the bearings. The bearings are either pressed onto the shafts or the into the axle itself. That's how they are supported. As for the carrier bearings, they don't actually support the diff cover, they are just hiding under it. The carrier (differential) is what rides on those bearings.

I see Carl is in this section, too. He can probably explain this better than I can!

Brett