[xeneau]

Give me your insights, opinions (no matter how biased), stories,
technical facts, etc.

I have done a fair amount of reading in the forums but think there
may be enough info out there for some to really contribute to the
adventure I am on.

Background:
I'm considering the D35 Chromoly 27 Spline Axle kit as a slight
precaution. I would probably do fine w/o it, but a "little" peace of
mind is what I am aiming at. I don't have any desire to get rid of
my Truetrac as I love the way it handles on slippery pavement
while still affording some decent off road behavior.

I would call my wheeling mild (no rock crawling, just mud, snow,
trails). I currently have the following set up on my 2000 TJ Sahara:

D35 w/ Truetrac
33" BFG's
2" budget lift on stock springs
4L I6 stock engine
5 speed manual trans
just added a hand throttle to get rid of gas peddle bounce

I have found 2 sites with the kit for sale. I have not been
able to determine who actually manufactures it. The Quadratec
site lists "Crown" but I can't seem to find any viable info.

http://www.quadratec.com/products/52403_200_07.htm

http://www.************************.com/oscommerce/product_info.php?products_id=3250

A local guy says he can get a kit made by Alloy USA. However,
Alloy USA's pdf catalog doesn't list a 27 spline product for the
D35.

[mexican_hippie]

You might want to look at the new Superior C-clip eliminator too if you just want a little extra protection.


http://www.4wd.com/productdetails.aspx?partID=41125

Says 30 spline, but I'm 99% sure that's an error and it's really 27 spline.

[never monday]

Crown makes aftermarket replacement parts. I'm not aware of them having Chromo shafts.
Look at Superior, Yukon and Alloy USA
Theres no guarantee you can't break them, but it would be a good upgrade

[Jeepster83]

Originally Posted by mexican_hippie

Says 30 spline, but I'm 99% sure that's an error and it's really 27 spline.

thats not an error. i have 30 spline shafts in my S35. just curious but what makes you think its an error?

as far as the 27 spline shafts go its not a bad idea if you dont want to change the carrier. the true trac only comes in 27 spline for the D35 so that would be the only choice if you go that route.

[xeneau]

Originally Posted by Jeepster83

thats not an error. i have 30 spline shafts in my S35.

as far as the 27 spline shafts go its not a bad idea if you dont want to change the carrier. the true trac only comes in 27 spline for the D35 so that would be the only choice if you go that route.

Yep, I locked myself in to the 27 spline with the Truetrac. The 27 spline
chromo's seem like a viable option for my level of wheeling. But I really
think that other people's experiences count so I have opened up the
floor to y'all's experience, ideas, etc.

An aside, I also like the idea of the c-clip eliminator but don't actually
know how that could/would play into the setup I propose for myself.
I've "heard" the eliminator has it's own set of problems like more leaks.
Though I don't actually know how that works.

[elkfan2]

I ran my factory dana 35 axles on 35's with a tru-trac and 4.10 gears for quite a while and never had problem you'll be fine.

[GOLENJEEPTJ]

It's only a matter of time for that tru trac in the D35 too bust an axle with those 33s! Even with chromoly, which are more expensive anyway to replace then stock 27 spline! You might want to reconsider... building up that 35? Maybe save for an alternative D44 with a tru trac! Good luck!

[Jeepster83]

Originally Posted by Jeepster83

thats not an error. i have 30 spline shafts in my S35. just curious but what makes you think its an error?

as far as the 27 spline shafts go its not a bad idea if you dont want to change the carrier. the true trac only comes in 27 spline for the D35 so that would be the only choice if you go that route.

after reading this i may have mislead one or 2 people.

there are 27 spline locker choices for the D35. normally the lunchbox style lockers come in either 27 or 30 spline. i dont know about full case lockers though. from what ive read i dont remember seeing a 27 spline case locker.

[Jeepster83]

Originally Posted by GOLENJEEPTJ

It's only a matter of time for that tru trac in the D35 too bust an axle with those 33s! Even with chromoly, which are more expensive anyway to replace then stock 27 spline! You might want to reconsider... building up that 35? Maybe save for an alternative D44 with a tru trac! Good luck!

apparently you dont like the D35. youve read all the hype and believe it. i have 3 Rubicon trips on my D35 with nary a problem of any kind. in my opinion the D35 can be every bit as strong as a D44 or 8.8 without all the fab work required to get the 8.8 to work. im not saying the other axles arent good. just that the 35 is often overlooked as a more than viable axle for some serious off roading.

[never monday]

hold on Jeepster

were talking about two totally different axles here.
A 35 with a Trutrac and 27 spline 1.16 dia axles is weaker than a 44jr (S35). I have to agree with Golen on this one. If the OP is set on using a Trutrac then he should look to upgrading to a TJ44 with a Trutrac.
If the OP was into getting a real locker the the 44jr kit is an option.

[cmc1]

My brother has the yukon 27 spline axles and true trac with 35s.Im amazed at what the d35 has taken from him and still rolls.lol i think you would be ok with your 33s and true trac .just my 2.

[Jeepster83]

ok maybe i got ahead of myself then lol.

but i think the chromo 27 spline shafts would be strong enough for a true trac in a D35.

[GOLENJEEPTJ]

Sorry, your right, I don't care for the D35! It's a week link with a locker or LSD with larger tires! I have snapped 2 axles and bent a 3rd with a tru trac! So yes I'm a little biased over the D35! I'm just saying it is only a matter of time! Yes I have done some hard core wheeling myself! This is why I can make this decision on D35 versus D44 locked! And as far as making that D35 as strong as a D44... I'm not buying what your selling! Sorry!

[GOLENJEEPTJ]

Just too add on those 3 axles I tore up,,, they were Superior Chromoly!

[never monday]

Originally Posted by GOLENJEEPTJ

Just too add on those 3 axles I tore up,,, they were Superior Chromoly!

27 spline I presume