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Front Driveshaft Issue - To much Slop and Gears Making Clanking Sound
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lol thanks goody 
now... what are my options?
1. tackweld the cap on there? I drove 60 miles like that last night to get home... I got a feeling the u joint is toast.
2. replace u-joint all together using Doc's youtube tutorial (btw ty)
3. throw in some new axle shafts...
what other options do I got?
a few questions. could I have damaged anything inside the differential from driving with the cap off like that?
is it safe to drive low speeds to a buddy's garage? one of you local guys will have my rig parked outside soon.
now... what are my options?
1. tackweld the cap on there? I drove 60 miles like that last night to get home... I got a feeling the u joint is toast.
2. replace u-joint all together using Doc's youtube tutorial (btw ty)
3. throw in some new axle shafts...
what other options do I got?
a few questions. could I have damaged anything inside the differential from driving with the cap off like that?
is it safe to drive low speeds to a buddy's garage? one of you local guys will have my rig parked outside soon.
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If it was me I would pull the shaft and stuff a rag in the tube depending on how far you got to go. the ears on the shafts may still be good.lol thanks goody
now... what are my options?
1. tackweld the cap on there? I drove 60 miles like that last night to get home... I got a feeling the u joint is toast.
2. replace u-joint all together using Doc's youtube tutorial (btw ty)
3. throw in some new axle shafts...
what other options do I got?
a few questions. could I have damaged anything inside the differential from driving with the cap off like that?
is it safe to drive low speeds to a buddy's garage? one of you local guys will have my rig parked outside soon.
If so Id slap in a new u-joint and call it a day.
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Sure you can if you have play somewhere between the pinion and wheel(in this case a broken shaft). With a detroit that much play is normal also.
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the axle shaft has ears? you mean splines? might throw on a new u joint like you mentioned.
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anyone got a good recommendation on which u joints to go with?
thanks for the help guys
thanks for the help guys
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The ear is the hole in the shaft where the u-joint is located. If the ears are stretched, the u-joint will not seat correctly in the hole and the shaft will have to be replaced.
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im talking about the ears where the U joint sits. if they not wallered out.
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thanks guys. sounds like i should take the axle shaft out to have a look before i buy anything then.
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I'd agree on them probably being wallowed out. Check out 2012+ Dana 30 axles, they use the Dana 44 u-joint...as do Nitro chromos.
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Winner winner!
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would this work for a 10' with sleeves already?
all i need would be a driver side axle shaft lol...
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**** you :gluging: lolol
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Yes it'll work. Depending on who's sleeves you may need to trim them a tad, I think the earlier EVos stuck out quite a bit. The axle shaft is no larger OD, just the larger U-joint is used at the end.
I'm just saying if you plan on wheelin' that D30 and need to replace a shaft, going to the D44 joint is a pretty worth-while upgrade.
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i like the idea of a axle shaft blowing up verses my arb and spider gears. hopefully i can find one of those 12+ with a driver side axle shaft
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Or those tiny ass teeth on your ring and pinion
I feel you dude. I have a 30 with 5.13s. About to add an ARB I got from MrRonGilbert :gluging: I doubt youll ever break the ARB.
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ya. i dont wheel that hard at all. not even frequent either. once a month.
perhaps i'll pull the shaft and verify the ears are ok and replace the ujoint. if broken, than i'll go ahead and swap the axle shaft if available. if not then i'll go with rcvs.
perhaps i'll pull the shaft and verify the ears are ok and replace the ujoint. if broken, than i'll go ahead and swap the axle shaft if available. if not then i'll go with rcvs.
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these arent as pricey as rcvs...
http://northridge4x4.com/shop/ten-factory-jk-l-r-dana-30-chromoly-front-axles-shafts-mg22152
any reviews on these?
Ten Factory JK L/R, Dana 30 Chromoly Front Axles Shafts
http://northridge4x4.com/shop/ten-factory-jk-l-r-dana-30-chromoly-front-axles-shafts-mg22152
any reviews on these?
Ten Factory JK L/R, Dana 30 Chromoly Front Axles Shafts
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