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fordguy1989 · 02-02-2011, 11:02 PM

i got an 88 and i dont know what would be the best but cheapest choice for a front axle i only want to go with 33 inch tires and its gonna be for the mountains and a daily driver. some people have told me to go with the dana 30 and some say the explorer dana 35 any opinions i could use the help

93chico4by · 02-03-2011, 07:45 AM

Do the D35.

Here is my old B2 with expo D35/8.8 and 33s on no lift:

Toyoda · 02-03-2011, 05:28 PM

35 and 8.8.

Totalled · 02-03-2011, 07:26 PM

4x4junkie · 02-03-2011, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fordguy1989

i got an 88 and i dont know what would be the best but cheapest choice for a front axle i only want to go with 33 inch tires and its gonna be for the mountains and a daily driver. some people have told me to go with the dana 30 and some say the explorer dana 35 any opinions i could use the help

Yes, much better to start your own thread rather than hijacking another

D35.
Bigger gears
Bigger u-joints, in many cases
Has locking hubs
Has serviceable wheel bearings (get any water in a D30's cartridge bearings and they're done, to the tune of $150+ a side).
Stronger housing
Bolts right in, outside of have to shorten the driveshaft one inch.

EXPLORERSPORT4X4 · 02-22-2011, 04:23 PM

dana 35 front 91-94 explorer and a disc brake rear 8.8 from I think some 95 and up explorers, the 8.8 is a very strong axle, iv ran 35in boggers with a locker and never broke anything...

I think the shock mounts on the rear are different but a pretty easy swap otherwise

I had an explorer sport 4.10 gears and 33's in mine with a 4.0 and drove like an explorer with stock size tires..

Im upgrading to a d50 ttb before spring, might be able to spare some parts otherwise there are many in salvage yards...

mikepotts · 02-22-2011, 04:54 PM

me too... 8.8 D35!

02-02-2011, 11:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
fordguy1989 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Member # 182113 Location: moses lake Posts: 2	my bronco 2 please help i got an 88 and i dont know what would be the best but cheapest choice for a front axle i only want to go with 33 inch tires and its gonna be for the mountains and a daily driver. some people have told me to go with the dana 30 and some say the explorer dana 35 any opinions i could use the help

02-03-2011, 07:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
93chico4by Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 37770 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 704	Do the D35. Here is my old B2 with expo D35/8.8 and 33s on no lift: __________________ Bronco Foot - '84 BroncoII 5.0/C4/Atlas D35 TTB/8.8

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mikepotts Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 101159 Location: east TN Posts: 952	me too... 8.8 D35! __________________ 91 YJ stock and a 93'ish mustang... Yeah, its fast.

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02-03-2011, 05:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Toyoda Rock God Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13707 Location: California Posts: 1,922	35 and 8.8.

02-22-2011, 04:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
EXPLORERSPORT4X4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Member # 183816 Posts: 5	dana 35 front 91-94 explorer and a disc brake rear 8.8 from I think some 95 and up explorers, the 8.8 is a very strong axle, iv ran 35in boggers with a locker and never broke anything... I think the shock mounts on the rear are different but a pretty easy swap otherwise I had an explorer sport 4.10 gears and 33's in mine with a 4.0 and drove like an explorer with stock size tires.. Im upgrading to a d50 ttb before spring, might be able to spare some parts otherwise there are many in salvage yards...