DANA 70 FRONT AXLE FOR SALE

Description

Affordable Dana 70 Front Axle for Sale

The Dana 70 Front Axle is known for its durability and strength, making it a top choice among truck enthusiasts, off-road builders, and military vehicle owners. If you’re in the market for a reliable used axle, our selection of the Dana 70 Front Axle for sale offers great value. Our Dana 70 Front Axle is a robust and high-performing component suitable for various heavy-duty vehicles. Built to withstand extreme conditions, this axle delivers optimal power and reliability across military, commercial, and specialty applications.

Features of the Dana 70 Front Axle

• Strength and Durability: The Dana 70 axle features high payload and high torque capacity, making it well suited for heavy-duty trucks, military vehicles, towing applications, and off-road use where longevity and structural integrity are critical.

• Large 10.5 inch Ring Gear: The larger ring gear (compared to the Dana 60’s 9.75 inch) provides the strength and torque-handling capability needed for the most demanding applications, including heavy towing, off-road rock crawling, and military tactical use.

• Multiple Gear Ratio Options: Available in gear ratios from 3.54 (highway-friendly) through 6.17 (extreme low-end / large tire), letting you match the axle to your vehicle’s tire size, transmission gear spread, and intended use (highway, towing, off-road, or military service).

• Differential Options: The Dana 70 can come equipped with open differentials, limited-slip differentials (LSD), or locking differentials (factory or aftermarket including ARB Air Lockers, Detroit Locker, ARB Air Locker). These options determine traction on the road, off-road traction, and behavior in low-grip conditions.

• Aftermarket Support: Extensive aftermarket support including chromoly axle shafts, heavy-duty differential covers, gear ratio swaps, air locker conversions, kingpin rebuild kits, hub conversion kits, and brake upgrade options. Replacement and upgrade parts are readily available through Spicer / Dana, RCV Performance, Yukon Gear, and various other suppliers.

• Compatibility: The Dana 70 axle is versatile and has been used in a wide range of vehicle platforms and applications from 1957 to the present, with various spline counts, gear ratios, and configuration options to suit different vehicles.

• Proven Design: The Dana 70 axle was originally produced by Spicer (now part of Dana Incorporated) and is a battle-tested design with decades of service history in military, commercial, and off-road applications.

• Serviceability: As with any heavy-duty axle, the Dana 70 requires regular maintenance including differential fluid changes, kingpin lubrication, and periodic inspection and replacement of bearings, seals, and brake components. Properly maintained, the Dana 70 delivers extremely long service life.

Dana 70 Front Axle: Where It‘s Used (And Where It Isn‘t)

Important context: The Dana 70 is most commonly used as a REAR axle in truck applications. The Dana 70 FRONT axle configuration is specialized and primarily found in:

Military Tactical Vehicles (the largest Dana 70 front axle user base):

• M35 2.5-ton cargo truck (various variants)

• M715 Kaiser Jeep military light truck

• AM General HMMWV (High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle)

• AM General Hummer H1 early production (some variants)

• BAE Systems RG-33 MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected)

• Navistar MaxxPro MRAP

• Oshkosh HEMTT (Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck)

Heavy-Duty Commercial Trucks:

• International Harvester Scout II 4×4 (heavy-duty variant)

• International Harvester Travelall 4×4

• International Loadstar medium-duty trucks

• Ford F-350 older 4×4 models (before Dana 60 became standard front)

• Ford F-450, F-550 Super Duty front axle configurations

• Dodge Ram 2500 older 4×4 (before Dana 60 became standard front)

• Dodge Ram 3500 older 4×4 dually configurations

• Chevrolet C/K 30 and C/K 3500 older 4×4 dually

• GMC Sierra 3500 older 4×4 dually

Specialty and Custom Applications:

• Custom-built off-road and rock-crawling vehicles

• Expedition and overland vehicles requiring extreme strength

• Heavy-duty RVs and motorhomes (custom builds)

• Emergency response vehicles (fire trucks and rescue vehicles)

• Utility service trucks

• Heavy-duty tow trucks

• Agricultural tractors (certain configurations)

• Heavy construction machinery

Condition and Quality Assurance

• Condition: Used, fully functional, and in good condition

• Quality Assurance: Each Dana 70 Front Axle undergoes rigorous quality checks including housing inspection, gear set inspection, kingpin bore measurement, brake mounting verification, and locking hub function testing

Shipping and Delivery Information

We provide multiple shipping options to suit your needs:

• Standard Shipping: Delivery within 7 to 14 business days (heavy freight required due to axle weight)

• Expedited Shipping: Available for time-sensitive applications (call for pricing)

• Packaging: Each axle is securely packaged on a heavy freight pallet to prevent damage during transit

Whether you’re restoring a classic military vehicle, replacing a worn front axle on an HD truck, or building a custom 4×4 expedition rig, our Dana 70 Front Axle for sale offers reliability and performance you can trust. Explore our inventory and find the perfect Dana 70 Front Axle for your vehicle today!

Dana 70 vs Dana 60 Front Axle: Which Should You Choose?

Choose Dana 70 Front Axle for: military vehicle restorations, F-450 / F-550 / Ram 3500 dually applications, custom rock crawlers needing maximum strength, extreme heavy-duty expedition builds.

Choose Dana 60 Front Axle for: most Super Duty truck applications, common Jeep / 4×4 rebuilds, standard heavy-duty off-road use where the Dana 60’s strength is adequate (and the Dana 70’s added strength would be overkill).

Vehicle Compatibility

Condition and Inspection

• Donor vehicle identified (military, commercial, or specialty application)

• Axle housing inspected (no cracks, bent housing, or impact damage)

• Ring and pinion gear set inspected (pattern, wear, lash)

• Axle shaft spline count verified (30, 32, or 35 splines)

• Gear ratio confirmed (3.54 through 6.17 options)

• Kingpin bore condition assessed (wear and roundness)

• Locking hub function tested (WARN or WEBB HUB)

• Brake mounting hardware inspected (drum, disc, or ABS-compatible)

• Differential type documented (open, limited-slip, or locker)

• Steering knuckle interface inspected

• Wheel bearing condition assessed

• Seal integrity verified

• Donor vehicle and application documented

• Axle housing integrity verified

• Ring and pinion gear inspected

• Gear ratio confirmed before shipping

• Spline count documented (30 / 32 / 35)

• Kingpin and locking hub function tested

• Free heavy freight delivery to all 50 states

• 15 day replacement warranty on internal defects

• Heavy-duty truck and military vehicle experienced support team