Is the Dana 300 a good transfer case?
The Dana 300 is arguably the best factory transfer case offered in a 4-wheel drive. Yes, an NP205 is stronger and is available in either left- or right-hand drop, but it is also heavier and larger and only offers a 1.96:1 low range.
How do I know if I have a Dana 300 transfer case?
Identification. The Dana 300 is a cast iron transfer case, having a passenger-side front output and a centered rear output. It has a round, six-bolt front mounting face. It has a smoother case design with fewer cast-in bosses for mounting features.
How do I know if I have a Dana transfer case?
The Dana 18, as it is commonly referred, is easily identified as it has both front and rear outputs offset to the passenger side of the Jeep. It also has 2 shifters one for high and low, the other to engage/disengage 4-wheel drive. There are 5 different varieties of the Dana 18 transfer case.
Can a Dana 30 handle a V8?
The stock Dana 30 (same shaft size as a Dana 44) should hold up just fine up to a 35” tire. If you upgrade your Dana 35 to a super 35 (beefier 30-spline axles shafts), it would handle the V8 power just fine too.
What fluid goes in a Dana 300 transfer case?
Yep, 85W90 gear lube. Takes about 2.5 quarts to fill it.
What kind of transfer case does Dana 300 use?
While not any stronger than straight cut gears, they allowed the transfer case to run quieter in its low range. The Dana 300 is a cast iron transfer case, having a passenger-side front output and a centered rear output. It has a round, six-bolt front mounting face.
What kind of transmission does a Dana 20 have?
A sliding output gear acted also as the output shaft coupler to the input gear’s clutch (“bull”) teeth. The Dana 20 is a cast iron transfer case, having a passenger-side front output and a centered rear output. It has the same “Texas” front mounting input flange as does the Dana 18.
When was the Dana Spicer Model 300 made?
Design work of the 300 began by 1977. It was to be similar in size, duty and ease of manufacture to the popular Dana 20. It featured the same center-to-center distance between gears as the 18 & 20 and featured a direct drive rear output.
Is it possible to rebuild a Dana 20?
The Dana Model 20 transfer case makes for an enjoyable and satisfying rebuild project. Individuals can obtain outstanding results with some information, good parts, and pride in their work.