dana 28

ford_2.8 · 10-02-2007, 07:31 PM

well im goin to hannibal rocks this weekend and my bronco got the dana 28 and i was wonderin if you think it will hold up for a couple trail rides with 33's?
thanks kyle

projectnitemare · 10-02-2007, 07:48 PM

Be very nice to it and it will hold. Install spicer u-joints and tack weld the caps to the shaft along with the c-clips. If you have to use some gas make sure the wheels are straight. If you spit a cap, have the wheels turned and mat the gas, or some situations with the wheels straight and hard gas you'll break the shafts at the u-joints. Take spares is the best advice.

Matt

ford_2.8 · 10-07-2007, 11:48 AM

well all i have to say is there alot stronger than everybody says cause we bused them from 8 a.m to about 4p.m when we run it off in a mud whole and it died.

McDerry · 10-09-2007, 10:52 AM

new joints and weld the whole cap into the axle yoke.

No more busted shafts, but bring spare hubs.

Bent Bolt · 10-09-2007, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ford_2.8

well all i have to say is there alot stronger than everybody says cause we bused them from 8 a.m to about 4p.m when we run it off in a mud whole and it died.

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**Jspafford** · 10-09-2007, 09:48 PM

So did you kill the axle or what?

ford_2.8 · 10-11-2007, 04:44 PM

sorry about the spelling.... no we never did break one. they seem pretty strong i think i must not wheel as hard as everyone else but i was given it hell everywhere with 33's and nothin happened.

**Jspafford** · 10-11-2007, 05:14 PM

I've never had any problems with mine either, but I guess the 205/75 15's I have on it are not stressing it too much..

85_Ranger4x4 · 10-11-2007, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jspafford

I've never had any problems with mine either, but I guess the 205/75 15's I have on it are not stressing it too much..

Running stockish stuff tends to keep other stock stuff in good shape. My Ranger came with 205's from the factory, but it has always had 235's on it since I got it.

**Jspafford** · 10-11-2007, 11:05 PM

Once when I was replacing the rear u-joints and had to move the truck I set the e-brake and did a few front wheel burnouts. Man that was fun.

Bent Bolt · 10-11-2007, 11:44 PM

For the record, I haven't broke mine yet but I'll tell you, the possibility is always in the back of my mind when those front wheels start spinning !!!

10-02-2007, 07:31 PM	#1
ford_2.8 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: center,mo Year: 1987 Make: ford Model: bronco II Posts: 80 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	dana 28 well im goin to hannibal rocks this weekend and my bronco got the dana 28 and i was wonderin if you think it will hold up for a couple trail rides with 33's? thanks kyle
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projectnitemare Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Osceola Mills, Pa Year: 1988 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Engine: 396W Class: 4x4 Extreme Posts: 1,111 Rep Power: 15 iTrader: (2)	Be very nice to it and it will hold. Install spicer u-joints and tack weld the caps to the shaft along with the c-clips. If you have to use some gas make sure the wheels are straight. If you spit a cap, have the wheels turned and mat the gas, or some situations with the wheels straight and hard gas you'll break the shafts at the u-joints. Take spares is the best advice. Matt __________________ 88 Ranger XLT 4x4, no drivetrain, no frame, nothing....new stroker, frame and drivetrain in the works
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10-07-2007, 11:48 AM	#3
ford_2.8 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: center,mo Year: 1987 Make: ford Model: bronco II Posts: 80 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	well all i have to say is there alot stronger than everybody says cause we bused them from 8 a.m to about 4p.m when we run it off in a mud whole and it died.
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10-09-2007, 10:52 AM	#4
McDerry New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Year: 1988 Make: Ford Model: BroncoII Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	new joints and weld the whole cap into the axle yoke. No more busted shafts, but bring spare hubs.
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Jspafford Logan Andrew Feb 17, 2012 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Canal Winchester, Ohio Year: 1989 Make: Ford Model: Bronco II Engine: 2.9L Class: 4x4 Used For: Getting Passed Posts: 8,002 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (15)	So did you kill the axle or what? __________________ 1989 Bronco II, 2.9L, Manual Trans and T-case, Manual hubs \| 2004 Tahoe Z71, 5.3L 4L60E, AutoTrac 4WD, Leather, Bose, DVD, Loaded \| 2009 Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison Crew Cab Long Bed 5" MBRP Straight Pipe, EFI Live Tuned by Longhorn Fab Shop.
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10-11-2007, 04:44 PM	#7
ford_2.8 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: center,mo Year: 1987 Make: ford Model: bronco II Posts: 80 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	sorry about the spelling.... no we never did break one. they seem pretty strong i think i must not wheel as hard as everyone else but i was given it hell everywhere with 33's and nothin happened.
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10-11-2007, 05:14 PM	#8
Jspafford Logan Andrew Feb 17, 2012 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Canal Winchester, Ohio Year: 1989 Make: Ford Model: Bronco II Engine: 2.9L Class: 4x4 Used For: Getting Passed Posts: 8,002 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (15)	I've never had any problems with mine either, but I guess the 205/75 15's I have on it are not stressing it too much.. __________________ 1989 Bronco II, 2.9L, Manual Trans and T-case, Manual hubs \| 2004 Tahoe Z71, 5.3L 4L60E, AutoTrac 4WD, Leather, Bose, DVD, Loaded \| 2009 Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison Crew Cab Long Bed 5" MBRP Straight Pipe, EFI Live Tuned by Longhorn Fab Shop.
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10-11-2007, 11:05 PM	#10
Jspafford Logan Andrew Feb 17, 2012 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Canal Winchester, Ohio Year: 1989 Make: Ford Model: Bronco II Engine: 2.9L Class: 4x4 Used For: Getting Passed Posts: 8,002 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (15)	Once when I was replacing the rear u-joints and had to move the truck I set the e-brake and did a few front wheel burnouts. Man that was fun. __________________ 1989 Bronco II, 2.9L, Manual Trans and T-case, Manual hubs \| 2004 Tahoe Z71, 5.3L 4L60E, AutoTrac 4WD, Leather, Bose, DVD, Loaded \| 2009 Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison Crew Cab Long Bed 5" MBRP Straight Pipe, EFI Live Tuned by Longhorn Fab Shop.
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10-11-2007, 11:44 PM	#11
Bent Bolt Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Edmonton,AB Year: 1987 Make: Ford Model: Ranger STX Engine: Supercharged 4.0 SOHC Class: 4x4 Offroad Used For: Breaking parts , sitting in the back lot Posts: 1,423 Rep Power: 14 iTrader: (0)	For the record, I haven't broke mine yet but I'll tell you, the possibility is always in the back of my mind when those front wheels start spinning !!! __________________ 87 Ranger , a bunch of stuff including a supercharged 4.0l SOHC and 35 x 14.5 x 15 Pitbull Maddog's. Woof ! Now with C5/C4 hybrid !
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