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Dana 30 vs 27

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by manden68, Jul 15, 2004.

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  1. manden68

    manden68 Member

    Is the bolt pattern for a Dana 27 the same as a Dana 30? I need to get a new cover for my front diff. I went to hammer out a dent in it from the PO and went a bit too far and cracked it. The JB weld seems to be holding up okay but I really need to replace the entire cover.
     
    manden68, Jul 15, 2004
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  2. lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

    IIRC, they are the same....
     
    lynn, Jul 15, 2004
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  3. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    yup the same. i am going to put a dana 30 cover on my 27 when i get off my duff to do it
     
    DanStew, Jul 15, 2004
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  4. manden68

    manden68 Member

    Sweet. Thank you guys. Now are there any suggestions for Dana 27/30 covers?
     
    manden68, Jul 15, 2004
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  5. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    You looknig for chromed Bling Bling or extra thick covers, or aluminum covers?? The stoc kcover should be fine.
     
    DanStew, Jul 15, 2004
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  6. manden68

    manden68 Member

    If I can find a used finned Al cover I'd like to go that way. But the jeep does not need anything shiney if I can find a stock on Ebay I'd be quite happy.
     
    manden68, Jul 15, 2004
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  7. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    The aluminum ones are nice, i do like the finned ones. Good thing bout those is that they are a bit deeper so there is more oil capacity in the axle
     
    DanStew, Jul 15, 2004
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  8. 66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

    The problem w/chrome is that it holds heat. Unless you climb rocks, the stock should be fine.
     
    66cj5, Jul 15, 2004
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  9. manden68

    manden68 Member

    Like my grandma always used to say, "Chrome is for suckers."
     
    manden68, Jul 16, 2004
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  10. vanguard

    vanguard

    Careful now. Some of us like the Bling!
     
    vanguard, Jul 16, 2004
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  11. ljspop

    ljspop Lurking Bronco Dude

     
    ljspop, Jul 16, 2004
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  12. vanguard

    vanguard

    :D

    [​IMG]
     
    vanguard, Jul 16, 2004
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  13. Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    Man...between Jim and Joel they got the bling coming and going....
     
    Boyink, Jul 16, 2004
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  14. James P. Enderwies

    James P. Enderwies Sponsor

    Dang! I gotta catch up. Thinking about a CHROME alternator! R)

    Wait till you see my "Hippo Wheel"!!!!!! :shock: R)
     
    James P. Enderwies, Jul 16, 2004
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  15. H8PAVMNT

    H8PAVMNT Rub his head for luck

    Really cool pic Jim. Do you worry about tearing off the mirrors?
     
    H8PAVMNT, Jul 16, 2004
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  16. H8PAVMNT

    H8PAVMNT Rub his head for luck

    Boy you can say that again

    [​IMG]
     
    H8PAVMNT, Jul 16, 2004
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  17. vanguard

    vanguard

    What do you think it would cost to chrome my grille? :twisted:
     
    vanguard, Jul 16, 2004
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  18. James P. Enderwies

    James P. Enderwies Sponsor

    Hey Joel: Don't knock it. Chrome is really slick. Air flow would be better thru a chrome grill--thereby increasing cooling ability!! :shock: R) R)
     
    James P. Enderwies, Jul 16, 2004
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  19. jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

    in 1975, it cost $125 to do my grille
    in 2000 I had it redone; cost $225


    Brad: the mirror arms slide in and out; they are secured by set screws; easy to loosen and remove them if need be
    I have never had to remove them for obstacles
     
    jpflat2a, Jul 16, 2004
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  20. jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

    I like Sees Butterscotch
    R) R)
     
    jpflat2a, Jul 16, 2004
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