Spider gears - Competition Diesel.Com

BigB82789 · 09-01-2008, 05:36 PM

I have a feeling I'll get a good response form this section of the site.

Those that have broken spider gears, cross pins and the like, where did you get new spiders and cross pins from.

It seems like every picture I look at shows 2 side gears and 2 spiders, and a straight pin. I need 4 spiders, side gears are ok, and a cross pin.

I found this site that states "Spider Gear Kit, All Dana 80, 35 spline, Includes side gears, pinion gears, thrust washers, x-pin shaft, roll pin."

http://www.justdifferentials.com/ind...oducts_id=1798

parttimepuller · 09-01-2008, 06:17 PM

i put a mini spool in my this week!

BigB82789 · 09-01-2008, 06:19 PM

I have 3 spiders here that arent damaged, I need one more and a cross pin. I don't have the money for a new diff and its street driven, so no spool for me.

ramtough01 · 09-01-2008, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigB82789

I have a feeling I'll get a good response form this section of the site.

Those that have broken spider gears, cross pins and the like, where did you get new spiders and cross pins from.

It seems like every picture I look at shows 2 side gears and 2 spiders, and a straight pin. I need 4 spiders, side gears are ok, and a cross pin.

I found this site that states "Spider Gear Kit, All Dana 80, 35 spline, Includes side gears, pinion gears, thrust washers, x-pin shaft, roll pin."

http://www.justdifferentials.com/ind...oducts_id=1798

i just did that to mine and broke a axle shaft but i bet if you broke one spider gear the rest are about to go mine are all stress cracked

BigB82789 · 09-01-2008, 08:10 PM

I broke an axle shaft and 2 spiders in my 70. Now I have 3 spiders in the 80 broken.

Anybody know where I can get this stuff? I really need to find this.

*Bobcat698* · 09-01-2008, 09:46 PM

ring-pinion.com

You'll go through them like crazy until you do it right and put a detroit locker in it though.

BigB82789 · 09-01-2008, 09:54 PM

I'd like a detroit but don't have the money at the moment. If I call them I can order indiviual parts that I need?

*Bobcat698* · 09-01-2008, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigB82789

I'd like a detroit but don't have the money at the moment. If I call them I can order indiviual parts that I need?

Yep.

Persingerpulling · 09-01-2008, 10:55 PM

I tried ringpinion.com and no luck everywhere I called said they were dicontinued

And I haven't been able to find any single parts.

SmokinCummins · 09-01-2008, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 95ctd

I tried ringpinion.com and no luck everywhere I called said they were dicontinued

And I haven't been able to find any single parts.

DITTO. They told me the 4 spider carrier is discontinued and parts are not available.

*Bobcat698* · 09-02-2008, 12:01 PM

I guess thats possible, I haven't ordered spider gears from them in 2+ years..

wildmanben · 09-02-2008, 03:14 PM

Dana quit making parts for them. I tried to find some last year and had no luck. So I bought a Detroit Locker.

BigB82789 · 09-02-2008, 05:26 PM

Thats what i found out today too. Next question.Detroit locker or tru-trac?

The truck see street duty everyday (when its not broke) and doubles as a puller/ drag racer. I don't want a spool or anything thats locked going around turns/corners.

XLR8R · 09-02-2008, 05:52 PM

Try quad4x4.com up in Montana - Dan is VERY knowledgable about drivelines in general and Dana in particular.

If you're breaking 4-spider Power-Locs in a D80 (or older D70), be sure the differential bearings are shimmed correctly. D70 bearings wear out the machined face inside the cast housing, and even D80s with the hardened washers that seat the bearings aren't immune to wear.

Just swapped another D80 diff a couple weeks ago with excessive bearing/housing clearance... all 4 spiders were nothing but shrapnel.

BigB82789 · 09-02-2008, 06:01 PM

This was three spiders, and this time I didn't have a hand in the breakage. I got F'd.

*Jess@FarmboyFab* · 09-02-2008, 06:12 PM

I personally would run the TrueTrac on a street truck. But if you are a little more aggressive then I would stick with the locker.

Let me know if you need pricing on either. We deal through Randy's...you'll save money.

- Jesse
239.337.LIFT

09-01-2008, 05:36 PM	#1
BigB82789 Name: BigB82789 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,997	Spider gears I have a feeling I'll get a good response form this section of the site. Those that have broken spider gears, cross pins and the like, where did you get new spiders and cross pins from. It seems like every picture I look at shows 2 side gears and 2 spiders, and a straight pin. I need 4 spiders, side gears are ok, and a cross pin. I found this site that states "Spider Gear Kit, All Dana 80, 35 spline, Includes side gears, pinion gears, thrust washers, x-pin shaft, roll pin." http://www.justdifferentials.com/ind...oducts_id=1798 __________________ 08 Dodge 01 Dodge 91 Dodge

09-01-2008, 06:19 PM	#3
BigB82789 Name: BigB82789 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,997	I have 3 spiders here that arent damaged, I need one more and a cross pin. I don't have the money for a new diff and its street driven, so no spool for me. __________________ 08 Dodge 01 Dodge 91 Dodge

09-01-2008, 08:10 PM	#5
BigB82789 Name: BigB82789 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,997	I broke an axle shaft and 2 spiders in my 70. Now I have 3 spiders in the 80 broken. Anybody know where I can get this stuff? I really need to find this. __________________ 08 Dodge 01 Dodge 91 Dodge

09-01-2008, 09:46 PM	#6
Bobcat698 Name: Bobcat698 Title: Pure Diesel Power Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Marshfield, WI Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,229	ring-pinion.com You'll go through them like crazy until you do it right and put a detroit locker in it though. __________________ Pure Diesel Power 715-254-1833

09-01-2008, 09:54 PM	#7
BigB82789 Name: BigB82789 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,997	I'd like a detroit but don't have the money at the moment. If I call them I can order indiviual parts that I need? __________________ 08 Dodge 01 Dodge 91 Dodge

09-01-2008, 06:17 PM	#2
parttimepuller Name: parttimepuller Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cross Plains,IN Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,786	i put a mini spool in my this week!

09-01-2008, 10:55 PM	#9
Persingerpulling Name: Persingerpulling Title: Tryin Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central,Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 558	I tried ringpinion.com and no luck everywhere I called said they were dicontinued And I haven't been able to find any single parts. __________________ All bottle, and no throttle!

09-02-2008, 12:01 PM	#11
Bobcat698 Name: Bobcat698 Title: Pure Diesel Power Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Marshfield, WI Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,229	I guess thats possible, I haven't ordered spider gears from them in 2+ years.. __________________ Pure Diesel Power 715-254-1833

09-02-2008, 03:14 PM	#12
wildmanben Name: wildmanben Title: Farmboy... Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Dakota Member`s Gallery Posts: 884	Dana quit making parts for them. I tried to find some last year and had no luck. So I bought a Detroit Locker. __________________ 98 2500 QC SB 12v 5sp Country Performance Diesel PureFlow Technologies Southbend Clutch Bullseye Power JL Machine Fluidampr

09-02-2008, 05:26 PM	#13
BigB82789 Name: BigB82789 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,997	Thats what i found out today too. Next question.Detroit locker or tru-trac? The truck see street duty everyday (when its not broke) and doubles as a puller/ drag racer. I don't want a spool or anything thats locked going around turns/corners. __________________ 08 Dodge 01 Dodge 91 Dodge

09-02-2008, 05:52 PM	#14
XLR8R Name: XLR8R Title: Crew Chief Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pattonville, TX Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,364	Try quad4x4.com up in Montana - Dan is VERY knowledgable about drivelines in general and Dana in particular. If you're breaking 4-spider Power-Locs in a D80 (or older D70), be sure the differential bearings are shimmed correctly. D70 bearings wear out the machined face inside the cast housing, and even D80s with the hardened washers that seat the bearings aren't immune to wear. Just swapped another D80 diff a couple weeks ago with excessive bearing/housing clearance... all 4 spiders were nothing but shrapnel. __________________ 3 Nails Garage Sleeps a flock of Rams & a Goat GUN-HAPPY Crew Chief

09-02-2008, 06:01 PM	#15
BigB82789 Name: BigB82789 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,997	This was three spiders, and this time I didn't have a hand in the breakage. I got F'd. __________________ 08 Dodge 01 Dodge 91 Dodge

09-02-2008, 06:12 PM	#16
Jess@FarmboyFab Name: Jess@FarmboyFab Title: DC's idol Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Myers, FL Member`s Gallery Posts: 677	I personally would run the TrueTrac on a street truck. But if you are a little more aggressive then I would stick with the locker. Let me know if you need pricing on either. We deal through Randy's...you'll save money. - Jesse 239.337.LIFT __________________ -Jesse Todd Owner Proud Sponsor of CompetitionDiesel.Com www.FarmboyFabrications.com Custom Traction bars, Steering components, solid axle swaps, and suspension design. Offering: Sway-A-Way, King Shocks, Fox Shox, Icon Vehicle Dynamics, CST, Cognito, Rize, Dynatrac, RCD, Full Traction, BDS, Fabtech, KORE, Carli, and more! New Addition: Ring and Pinions, Lockers, Limited Slips, and Installation Kits!!