swampdog
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OK, so here is the background information first... 13 JKU Sahara, 2.5" RK lift, upgraded 35 spline rear Dana 44 with ARB Locker, Gusseted D30 Front, 4.88 Gears, currently 35" BFG KO2's
After my last trip to Uwharrie, I came home and did a full inspection of the rig. I noticed the boot on the front drive shaft has a few small tears on it. Yuck. Anyways, as I plan to have this rig for a LONG time and eventually upgrade to 37" tires and a PR44 front, it seems like I need to bite the bullet and order a new front drive shaft, right? A replacement boot is a bad idea? I am confused on a few things:
1) As I am eventually going to a 37" tire (12-18 months out), I would assume I should go with a 1350 shaft, not the 1310, correct?
2) If so, does the 1350 shaft put any added strain on the D30 I currently have? I would like to get as much time out of the D30 as possible.
3) Eventually I will land on a PR44 front axle, will the jump from the D30 to PR44 change anything regarding the drive shaft that would make me have to buy another shaft when I upgrade?
4) Coast vs. Reel vs. Adams? Any benefit to one vs the other?
I want to get this taken care of before the Windrock trip May 13-15. As always, thanks for the help WAL.
After my last trip to Uwharrie, I came home and did a full inspection of the rig. I noticed the boot on the front drive shaft has a few small tears on it. Yuck. Anyways, as I plan to have this rig for a LONG time and eventually upgrade to 37" tires and a PR44 front, it seems like I need to bite the bullet and order a new front drive shaft, right? A replacement boot is a bad idea? I am confused on a few things:
1) As I am eventually going to a 37" tire (12-18 months out), I would assume I should go with a 1350 shaft, not the 1310, correct?
2) If so, does the 1350 shaft put any added strain on the D30 I currently have? I would like to get as much time out of the D30 as possible.
3) Eventually I will land on a PR44 front axle, will the jump from the D30 to PR44 change anything regarding the drive shaft that would make me have to buy another shaft when I upgrade?
4) Coast vs. Reel vs. Adams? Any benefit to one vs the other?
I want to get this taken care of before the Windrock trip May 13-15. As always, thanks for the help WAL.