Rear Axle Options for Sled Pulling
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From: Amherst, WI
Originally Posted by srt20
hey do you plan on coming down to southern WI at all? I cant help ya as far as what rear to run. But we have a truck pullers club down here that has a pretty good show, badger truck pullers assoc. or something like that. there is a guy with a really sweet third gen. that does well, but he wrecks ujoints, driveshafts and rear ends alot. its his daily driver too. be cool for you to come down and try to beat him. get a second gen. back in first place! Bret
p.s. just looked at pics of your ride... very sweet!!
p.s. just looked at pics of your ride... very sweet!!
The furthest south I pulled last year, in Wisconsin, was at West Bend. I also pulled in Fon Du Lac.
The pull in Yorkville IL was a lot of fun too.
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From: Amherst, WI
Originally Posted by Crimedog
Hey, how close is Amherst to the MN border by the way? I might be heading across the river to a pull or two this summer...
But I will be at some northwest Wisconsin pulls too.. Basically I'll hit every one I that I can!
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From: Caistor Centre, ON, Canada
Originally Posted by Bobcat698
Thanks for the input so far..
Still waiting for an answer on the DRW rear axles.. Can those be used as SRW or is it a pain in the butt?
Still waiting for an answer on the DRW rear axles.. Can those be used as SRW or is it a pain in the butt?
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Originally Posted by Diesel_Dan
What about a planetary Rear axle....say out of like a 9000 series Deere?? haha...that would be awesome!
Also can be no bigger than what came in a 1 ton truck so I can run in the DHRA street class.
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Dana 80 is only a .5" bigger ring gear. Its an 11" versus the 10.5" Dana 70.
But as mentioned, both have the 35 spline 1.5" shafts
The big superdutys, like 450/550s have the 37 spline axles. But the metric bolt pattern.
I would agree with these guys and say just upgrade the shafts, and I doubt you will break the ring gear.
But as mentioned, both have the 35 spline 1.5" shafts
The big superdutys, like 450/550s have the 37 spline axles. But the metric bolt pattern.
I would agree with these guys and say just upgrade the shafts, and I doubt you will break the ring gear.
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Originally Posted by GlennRMK
Dana 80 is only a .5" bigger ring gear. Its an 11" versus the 10.5" Dana 70.
But as mentioned, both have the 35 spline 1.5" shafts
The big superdutys, like 450/550s have the 37 spline axles. But the metric bolt pattern.
I would agree with these guys and say just upgrade the shafts, and I doubt you will break the ring gear.
But as mentioned, both have the 35 spline 1.5" shafts
The big superdutys, like 450/550s have the 37 spline axles. But the metric bolt pattern.
I would agree with these guys and say just upgrade the shafts, and I doubt you will break the ring gear.
You think at 500RWHP and truck pulling without letting out of the throttle EVER I wouldn't break the ring and pinion?
I'd think it'd shatter when it hops..
Just kiddin ya Garret. See ya Saturday.
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From: Caistor Centre, ON, Canada
Originally Posted by 59Dsul
I saw a couple of 70's grenade this year. Both times the pinion sheared. The difference in size between a 70 and 80 pinion is pretty big.
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From: Airdrie, Alberta
Originally Posted by Bobcat698
I've also hear that the axle out of a 4WD F-Superduty truck is a Dana 80 setup as well, and has the same bolt pattern.