This page is a collection of axle weights. This information is more valuable to people doing custom vehicle builds who want to know the axle weights. It’s also useful to those wishing to buy, sell or ship axles. Please feel free to contact us if you have more axle weight information.
| Dana Axles | ||
| Model | Weight | Notes |
| Dana 28 | 45lbs | Center section only – Hub to hub with brakes – 220lbs |
| Dana 35 | 44lbs | Center section only |
| Dana 35 (Jeep) | 127lbs | |
| Dana 44 Front (full sized) | 158lbs | |
| Dana 44 Rear (full sized) | 140lbs | |
| Dana 60 Semi-Float | 210lbs | |
| Dana 60 Full-Float | 260lbs | |
| Dana 60 Front | 305lbs | |
| Dana 70 | 270lbs | |
| Dana 70HD | 280lbs | |
| Ford Axles | ||
| Model | Weight | Notes |
| 7.5 – Inch | 130lbs | |
| 8.8-Inch (full size) | 167lbs | |
| 8.8-Inch (Ranger type) | 146lbs | |
| 9-Inch | 245lbs | |
| 9.75-Inch | 228lbs | |
| 10.25-Inch | 310lbs | |
| 10.50-Inch | 333lbs | |
| GM | ||
| Model | Weight | Notes |
| 14-Bolt | 558lbs | With brakes |
| Rockwell | ||
| Model | Weight | Notes |
| 2.5 Military Front | 670lbs | Drum & backing plates add 160lbs |
| 2.5 Military Rear | 500lbs | Drum & backing plates add 160lbs |
Special thanks to Jim Allen (Author) for contributing some of the information on this page.
About The Author
Jim Oaks is the founder of The Ranger Station, one of the longest-running Ford Ranger enthusiast communities on the web. He has spent over three decades owning, modifying, repairing, and driving Ford Rangers on the street, trail, and cross-country routes.
Since launching TheRangerStation.com in 1999, Jim has documented thousands of real-world Ranger builds, technical repairs, drivetrain swaps, suspension modifications, and off-road tests contributed by owners worldwide. His work has been referenced by enthusiasts, mechanics, and off-road builders looking for practical, experience-based information rather than theoretical advice.
Jim’s hands-on experience includes long-distance overland travel, trail use, drivetrain and axle upgrades, suspension tuning, and platform comparisons across multiple Ranger generations. The content published on The Ranger Station is grounded in first-hand experience and community-verified data, not marketing claims or generic specifications.