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Dana 35 front auto-lock hubs same as 28 or 44?


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Hi

As per the title, are dana automatic locking hubs interchangeable between the different axles? Mine is a 35 and one of the hubs is shot. I have looked for a replacement without success, and was wondering if I could widen the search.

Many thanks (and thanks for the help re my ball joints which are now sorted - I'm gradually getting through the issues!)
 


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Nope. D35 only.

If you are open to manually locking the hubs Warn hubs are great and cheap at JY's. Check into it, you need a few more bits than just the hub.
 

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85 is right. The D28's shafts are much smaller and so a 28 hub won't go over a 35 shaft. The D44 has a 5x5.5 inch lug pattern vs the 5x4.5 inch used on the D35, so those hubs wont' fit over your wheel studs.
 

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I have a set of auto hubs available for a Dana 35. We can work out a deal if you're interested.

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I have a set of auto hubs available for a Dana 35. We can work out a deal if you're interested.

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Probably would be. I'm on tapatalk tonight and can't see his location. Sorry.

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Probably would be. I'm on tapatalk tonight and can't see his location. Sorry.

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He doesn't have it in his profile, I just remember from a few other posts that Beerhunter is in the UK.
 

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Thanks all for the replies. Postage is indeed a fun-killer. I guess I'll have to hope I don't need 4wd until I've saved up for manual hubs.

I don't think we had any vehicles sold over here that used the 35 front, so parts are rare.

I have seen the manual hubs for sale somewhere over here, so I'll have a read-up on what else is needed.

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The manual hub conversion is easy. So if you can get those parts, I would recommend it. That's the whole reason why I have a set of auto hubs available.

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I think I read something about a Jeep rear Dana35 having manual hubs and they fit the ranger d35. If so there is another source for used.
 

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It looks like finding a replacement auto hub in this country is a no-go, so I have got a pair of manual hubs.

The good news is swapping over seems straightforward. The bad news is I can't seem to find the right socket for sale over here.

Before I order one from the US, can anyone confirm this is the correct one?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/CTA-Tools-4150-Bearing-Locknut/dp/B000GKAZCC

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It looks like the one in my toolbox. The description says 93 and up which may be a misprint because it also says bronco2 which are from 83 to 90. And finally the Explorer which is from 90 up as well. I would say you are good to go with that tool.
 

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Much obliged
 

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That's right and the listing has to be in error about the year range. I have a Ranger with a D-35 and a B2 with a D-28, both with manual hubs, and I only need the one socket.
 

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