Whats the different???

[schroader]

In the dana 30 and the 35.

 

[jimbo74]

they are both crappy jeep axles... and the d35 is a rear axle

 

[Hahnsb2]

The D35 is a TTB FRONT axle in RBVs (was also a shitty rear jeep axle), the D30 is a solid axle used in jeeps, early broncos, ect.
D30

D35

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

The D35 is a TTB FRONT axle in RBVs

its also the IFS front of newer rangers and exploders.

 

[4x4junkie]

Dang, that thing's bloooooouuuue


D30 (Jeep):

Lo-Pinion (TJ, some XJ) or Hi-Pinion (all YJ, most XJ)
7.2" ring gear diameter
1.375" pinion shaft diameter
5-260X axle u-joints (1.062" cap dia.) or 5-297X (1.188" cap)
27 spline (1.16") shafts
Cartridge-bearing hubs (easy-off, easy-on, no fussing with bearing preloads, but no locking hubs)
5x4.5" lug

Available gear ratios:
3.54
3.73
4.10
4.56
4.88


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D35 (Ford TTB):

Hi-Pinion
7.56" ring gear dia.
1.406" pinion shaft dia.
5-297X axle u-joints (1.188" caps)
27 spline (1.16") shafts
Conventional spindles with serviceable wheelbearings & locking hubs (will outlast cartridge bearings 2:1 with proper service)
5x4.5" lug

Available gear ratios:
3.27
3.55
3.73
4.10
4.56
4.88
5.13

 

[schroader]

The reason why I asked is because I found a build sheet on my Explorer and it said Dana 30 for the front axle. I have no idea.

 

[4x4junkie]

Someone screwed up, its a D35.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

The reason why I asked is because I found a build sheet on my Explorer and it said Dana 30 for the front axle. I have no idea.

I emailed Ford and got the build sheet for my Ranger, they said I have active seatbelts and airbags. They are not always 100% right, neither were though of in 1985.