How to identify a Dana 80 rear axle?
How to identify a Dana 80 rear axle?
The Dana/Spicer Model 80 is an automotive axle manufactured by Dana Holding Corporation and has been used in OEM heavy duty applications by Chevrolet, Dodge, and Ford. It can be identified by its straight axle tubes, 10 bolt asymmetrical cover, and a “80” cast into the housing.
How much weight can a Dana 80 handle?
11,000 pounds
According to several sources, a Dana 80 can have a Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of up to 11,000 pounds. A Dana 70 can have a weight rating of up to 10,000 pounds, but 8,000 pounds is much more common.
How much torque can a Dana 70 handle?
The torque rating for a stock Dana 70 axle shaft is 8966 ft/lbs, which is almost 50% stronger than the stock Dana 60 axle shaft, which has a rating of 6044 ft/lbs.
Is a Dana 80 stronger than a 14 bolt?
The 14 bolt is also much easier to setup gears in than the Dana 80. The Dana 80 is however a stronger axle plain and simple. Beefier housing, larger carrier, larger ring gear, and I think the shafts are also larger diameter, a true 1.
What are the dimensions of a Dana 80 axle?
Axle Details. The Dana 80 axle is commonly found on full-size Chevy, Ford, and Dodge trucks and features a massive 11.25″ diameter ring gear and 35 or 37 spline axle shafts.
What kind of gears does a Dana 80 use?
Important Note: Some Dana 80 axles with 3.73 ratio gears use a high carrier with “thin” 3.73 gears. Note: This axle has a Carrier Break and gear changes may require a different carrier or thick gears. ARB Air Lockers use compressed air to engage and disengage their internal locking mechanism at the simple flip of a switch.
What’s the difference between a Dana 60 and 61?
The Dana Models 60 and 61 look the same and have the same shape differential cover. The most noticeable difference is the reinforced cast iron differential in the Dana 61. The best way to be sure of which axle you have is by the Bill of Material Number stamped on the right hand axle tube. See the Spicer Axle Identification information.
What kind of rear axle does a 3.4 ton truck have?
Both of these are semi-floating axles. A Chevy 3/4 ton pick-up may have a 14 bolt semi-float rear axle or a 14 bolt full-floating axle. All of these axles take different parts so we need to properly identify the axle you have to get you the right part. Find your AMC/Jeep vehicle in the chart below and click on the illustration for a larger view.
