Dana 35
The Dana/Spicer Model 35 is an automotive axle manufactured by Dana Holding Corporation since 1985 when American Motors (AMC) sold its axle tooling equipment to Dana.[1] The axle was originally named an AMC-15 when it was first made in 1962.[1] Dana upgraded the axle, and made IFS and Twin Traction Beam front axle variations, as well.
General specifications
The Dana 35 (as well as the AMC-15) is found in a wide variety of vehicles. The most common Dana 35 applications are as a rear axle in the Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Comanche and as a front axle in the Ford Explorer and Ford Ranger. It is "reliable in day-to-day street use, but notoriously the opposite when worked hard."[2]
As the AMC-15 it was used in many AMC car applications, most commonly with four and six cylinder engines.
- Ring Gear measures 7.5 inches (191 mm)
- OEM Inner axle shaft spline count: 27
- Pinion shaft splines: 26
- Rear axle ratios range from 2.21:1 to 4.88:1[3]
- TTB axle ratios range from 3.07:1 to 4.88:1
- IFS axle ratios range from 3.08:1 to 5:13:1
- Carrier break: 2.21 - 3.31:1 and 3.55 - 4.88:1
- Axle Shaft diameter
- Rear 1.09 inches (28 mm) (30 Spline)
- Ring and Pinion gear sets for Jeep Dana 35 rear applications can be used in Ford Ranger IFS (Dana 35) front axles. http://www.4wheelparts.com lists the Spicer gear sets for both versions of this axle as the same part number. [citation needed]
Independent front suspension (IFS) Dana 35 axle
Throughout the 1990s Ford used the Dana 35 as a front axle. In both TTB and full IFS variations. These units also follow Ford's tradition of using high pinion, reverse cut units. Dodge used this front axle only for a few years in Dakotas and Durangos.
- GAWR up to 2900 lbs depending on variation and set up.
Rear Dana 35 solid axle
The Dana 35 is used extensively in the Jeep models. This axle had a GAWR up to 2700 lbs.
Available Gear Ratios
There were many ratios offered over the lifetime of the Dana 35/AMC 15.[4]
| Ratio:1 | Pinion:Ring Teeth |
|---|---|
| 2.21 | 19:42 |
| 2.37 | 19:45 |
| 2.35 | 17:40 |
| 2.53 | 17:43 |
| 2.73 | 15:41 |
| 3.08 | 13:40 |
| 3.31 | 13:43 |
| 3.54 | 13:46 |
| 3.48 | 12:43 |
AMC 15
The AMC 15 saw use in many AMC model vehicles.
Common Applications
Front Axle[5]
Dodge
- 1997-2000 Dakota
- 1997-2000 Durango
Ford
- 1990-1997 Explorer TTB
- 1998-2005 Explorer IFS
- 1990-1997 Ranger TTB
- 1998-2012 Ranger IFS
Rear Axle[5]
Jeep
- 1984-1997 Jeep Wagoneer
- 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee
- 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 1986-1992 Jeep Comanche
- 1987-1995 Jeep YJ Wrangler Note: there was no 96 model.
- 1997-2006 Jeep TJ Wrangler *option Dana 44 rear and Rubicon's had Dana 44's
- 2007 only some early Jeep JK 2 door Wranglers had Dana 35 non c-clip axles.
- 2001-2007 Jeep Liberty
Notes
- ^ a b Allen, Jim (2007). Jeep 4x4 Performance Handbook. MotorBooks/MBI Publishing. p. 101. ISBN 978-0-7603-2687-9.
- ^ Allen, Jim (2004). Jeep (Collector's Library). MotorBooks/MBI Publishing. p. 179. ISBN 978-0-7603-1979-6. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
- ^ "Group 9 Axles -- Propeller Shafts". AMC Eagle Nest. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
- ^ AMC 1980 Technical Service Manual. American Motors Corporation. 1980.
- ^ a b Incomplete list. Common applications only.