Do I need a differential case spreader?
It’s not usually needed. I’ve had Dana 30/Dana 35/Dana 44 diffs out multiple times and never used a case spreader. It’s recommended that ARB lockers be installed using a case spreader due to them needing more preload than is usual but normally it’s an unneeded item.
Can you straighten a bent axle housing?
The fix for this is to straighten the axle in the jig, heat the housing with a torch, re-weld the plug welds, and weld the axletubes to the cast housing. Proper heating and slow cooling needs to occur for this to work properly.
What is a spreader axle?
This differential axle spreader is used to spread the axle housing for carrier assembly removal and installation on all Dana Model axles. Also used on C205F Corporate Axles and with the Spreader Adapters while servicing the new 198 and 210 Rear Axles.
What does a differential spreader do?
The differential housing spreader makes removing and installing differential ring-gear assemblies a whole lot easier.
How do you know if your axle tube is bent?
you can see how the short side bends up. It is also leaking gear oil out from where the tube goes into the housing. If you get your jeep aligned they will be able to tell you exactly how bent it is. I had almost 3 degrees of camber on both wheels.
Do you need a case spreader for a Dana 60?
A spreader is not to difficult to build if you can weld. If you are going to do alot of axles, you will get tired of holding shims just right while hammering the carrier in. I have build alot of the dana 60 and 80 axles on trucks. Those require a spreader, least your guts will be hanging out your backside.
What is differential case?
The differential case holds the ring gear, which is spun by the pinion gear, and together these equal a vehicle’s final drive axle ratio. The main purpose of the differential carrier, is to provide power transfer from the drivetrain to the wheels.
How do you check for a bent axle?
Vibrations may be accompanied by an unusual rumbling noise underneath the vehicle, strange tire wobbling, or sluggish driving and steering, which may indicate a bent axle. Vibrations may be particularly noticeable during accelerations, decelerations, or turns.
