Dana 35 Cross pin bolt

Runoveru2 · 06-17-2018, 06:54 PM

Just had to install a new ring and pinion along with a carrier in a Rear 35, I could NOT get the crosspin bolt to thread in all the way and was worried I was gonna snap it off.
I took and grinded the end of it down until I was able to screw it in all the way with lock tight. I ended up shaving at least a little over a 1/8...now I noticed that the pin is a hair short of going into the other side of the carrier..

Not a 35 expert.
Will the cross pin bolt break because it's too short ?
I goes all the way through the pin but a hair shy of the carrier.

WrenchMonkey · 06-17-2018, 11:24 PM

So originally, the little bolt only stuck through the crosspin and into the carrier by ~1/8"? That surprises me.

That crosspin really shouldn't see any endload at all, the bolt just holds it in place. Still, I think I'd rather clean up the hole in the carrier, to let a full-length pin seat like it should.

I may have a spare...

Runoveru2 · 06-17-2018, 11:28 PM

If you have a spare that would be awesome if I could get that from you.
Let me know.

WrenchMonkey · 06-18-2018, 11:22 AM

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06-17-2018, 06:54 PM	#1
Runoveru2 Adrenaline Junkie - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hamilton, Ohio Posts: 702 Images: 168	Dana 35 Cross pin bolt Just had to install a new ring and pinion along with a carrier in a Rear 35, I could NOT get the crosspin bolt to thread in all the way and was worried I was gonna snap it off. I took and grinded the end of it down until I was able to screw it in all the way with lock tight. I ended up shaving at least a little over a 1/8...now I noticed that the pin is a hair short of going into the other side of the carrier.. Not a 35 expert. Will the cross pin bolt break because it's too short ? I goes all the way through the pin but a hair shy of the carrier. __________________ No need for a Winch...You just have to make it !!

06-17-2018, 11:24 PM	#2
WrenchMonkey Mechanical Animal - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beechmont Posts: 1,883	So originally, the little bolt only stuck through the crosspin and into the carrier by ~1/8"? That surprises me. That crosspin really shouldn't see any endload at all, the bolt just holds it in place. Still, I think I'd rather clean up the hole in the carrier, to let a full-length pin seat like it should. I may have a spare... __________________ DIRTY DEEDS, DONE DIRT CHEAP Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger

06-17-2018, 11:28 PM	#3
Runoveru2 Adrenaline Junkie - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hamilton, Ohio Posts: 702 Images: 168	If you have a spare that would be awesome if I could get that from you. Let me know. __________________ No need for a Winch...You just have to make it !!

06-18-2018, 11:22 AM	#4
WrenchMonkey Mechanical Animal - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beechmont Posts: 1,883	Text sent... __________________ DIRTY DEEDS, DONE DIRT CHEAP Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger