Building Dana 80 Heavy Duty Off Road Roller Axles - Crane Axle

[@MrRoberoni117]

Looks like the beginning of a new plow truck for Andrew Camarata

[@mike4796]

One strong axle, front or rear! Great condensed explanation!

[@brandonpropterhoc]

this looks so simple that i want and would have to confidence to put this together by myself.... except for one part, which would be the welding part... i have no idea have to weld correctly/ i get how to but i wouldn't be able to weld and know if it was good.

[@nate4036]

Can you build one for the front of a F650? I think a chromoly shaft and truetrac unit would be great internals, but would need the outer hub setup for 10x285.75 bolt pattern with disc brakes. For residential contracting, it’d be plenty strong

[@joyoboyo1936]

Could the aluminium unit bearing fit dynatrac dynalock 40 spline locking hub?

[@royvangemert1902]

How do you seal that rear inner bearing?

[@gregleblond9367]

That a baller axle right there.. Stronger then a 14 bolt, with similar build? Whats the cost on something like this

[@CraneAxle]

It depends on what options you choose and if you want a ready to ride or roller axle or a housing to build your own. You can check out our site for current prices: craneaxle.com/default/products/axle-assemblies.html

[@gregleblond9367]

@@CraneAxle my problem is, ive been through 2× 14 bolts and this latest one the brake mounting ears are slightly bent and I'm tited of brakes dragging

[@WideOpenDesign]

@@gregleblond9367 The Dana 80 is really about as strong as it gets. It will cost more than a 14 bolt though. You could also re-work your 14 bolt if the brake mounting ears are the only issue.

[@thatguy.mp7950]

Is it possible to have a front end built in a custom width?

[@middleway1885]

Sweet!

[@sbrown4454]

What kind of vehicle comes with Dana 80 from the factory ?

[@lanceroark6386]

So when are you going to start producing portal axles?

[@CraneAxle]

Not sure - no plans yet but that could change.

[@lanceroark6386]

@@CraneAxle cool. I’ve been racking my brain trying to figure through how it could be done with the portal box being permanently mounted to the axle and the inner-C and rear spindle attaching to the outside of the box. Throwing the F450 Unit Bearing on that axle (different video) was the ah-ha moment I needed. I doubt I’ll ever get a chance to build it, but I know what to work towards if I do.

[@CraneAxle]

@@lanceroark6386 Sounds like you got it figured out brother! If you ever get 'er built we'd like to see it :-)

[@jaxnaturals]

Why are you adding grease when pressing in the axles housings? Seems like that would make it a bitch to not contaminate the weld

[@20083500HD]

I'm a professional on finding weak points on any axle and when I do you have to make it stronger

[@zxtuner4lyfe]

Lol go smash it into rocks till it breaks. Weak link found. That's the professional way!

[@Aint1S]

This is going to be my last build... That said, I noticed a guy wanting portals on axles that were designed to be the last ones you ever needed. Seems counterintuitive to put a portal box on an able axle meant to crush rocks on a hopper/bouncer. Maybe on a highway set of gears in the 3-4's for lift too, but these axles are not what he's needing. Portals on a Dana 80 ring/pinion = transfer case delete and one more week link with a new breaking point?! 🤔🤣🤣

[@joyoboyo1936]

What type of ball joint you use?

[@philipwhatley6742]

you put these on a jeep and you are ready for armageddon!