Axle shafts for 37's

[Blazindevl]

Clearly, you don't know a whole lot about anything.

My responses got mixed in with your quotes above, thats my bad in cased you missed and clearly you know a whole lot about everything. I'm sorry i bothered to ask for your help, had i of known it was to be such a burden... I wouldn't have bothered.

 

[MTG]

My responses got mixed in with your quotes above, thats my bad in cased you missed and clearly you know a whole lot about everything. I'm sorry i bothered to ask for your help, had i of known it was to be such a burden... I wouldn't have bothered.

Yet another thin-skinned butt hurt internet warrior. :sigh: Seriously, just fucking turn off the internet.

 

[WJCO]

My responses got mixed in with your quotes above, thats my bad in cased you missed and clearly you know a whole lot about everything. I'm sorry i bothered to ask for your help, had i of known it was to be such a burden... I wouldn't have bothered.

OK. Since Eddie couldn't give you the answer you were looking for, this guy can. Now you can make your purchase in confidence. Thread closed.

 

[cartertripp]

I run 37s on my rig with stock D44's and nothing bad has happened. I do pretty gnarly stuff too.

 

[OJK12]

If someone tells me this is "normal" they can go f off. http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?24361-Is-RCV-feeding-me-BS&highlight=axle+shaft

You guys are still talking about this...:cheesy:

Did you actually read thru the original thread you linked? The OP says that RCV would not warranty his twisted axles and everyone goes into an uproar, however, on the very last page he admits he wasn't the original purchaser. Does anyone else see a problem with this? One of the most basic principles regarding warranties on anything is that they always only apply to the original purchaser unless otherwise noted!

The other thing that kinda disturbs me is that these axles are for a d30 axle and are 27 spline... Has anyone come forth and claimed the same thing happening to a 35 spline RCV axle used on either a Dana 44 or a prorock 44? If so, I'd love to hear the story.

Can I just ask one question/add something here: if I manufactured a product and I claimed it to be...."the strongest axle on the planet", "big tires, big power, no problem" and "the last set of axles you will ever buy!" And then gave that product a "no questions asked warranty" why the hell would it even matter if you were the guy who bought them new or the tenth guy that owned that set of shafts??? If I truly felt my product was that much more superior than anything else ever made as long as you did not modify it in some way I would give you a set of shafts, period!!!! And really if their product was that much better and failures were really so rare you would think without question they would replace them if for no other reason than to figure out why they twisted and make sure it's not just more than a fluke thing or to see if they have more out there that are substandard, that is unless they are not the "strongest axles on the planet"If I bought RCV shafts and my splines were twisted on shafts with a "no questions asked warranty" and they said no that's normal we aren't gonna replace them or at least even offer something I would never buy them again and I would make sure everyone knew about it. Especially when the guy who bought the chromoly axles for $400 less did the same thing or worse and got his replaced under warranty?! To me it's a no brainer and if and when my stock shafts fail I assure you I will not have RCV's under my rig.

 

[JK_Dave]

Can I just ask one question/add something here: if I manufactured a product and I claimed it to be...."the strongest axle on the planet", "big tires, big power, no problem" and "the last set of axles you will ever buy!" And then gave that product a "no questions asked warranty" why the hell would it even matter if you were the guy who bought them new or the tenth guy that owned that set of shafts??? If I truly felt my product was that much more superior than anything else ever made as long as you did not modify it in some way I would give you a set of shafts, period!!!! And really if their product was that much better and failures were really so rare you would think without question they would replace them if for no other reason than to figure out why they twisted and make sure it's not just more than a fluke thing or to see if they have more out there that are substandard, that is unless they are not the "strongest axles on the planet"If I bought RCV shafts and my splines were twisted on shafts with a "no questions asked warranty" and they said no that's normal we aren't gonna replace them or at least even offer something I would never buy them again and I would make sure everyone knew about it. Especially when the guy who bought the chromoly axles for $400 less did the same thing or worse and got his replaced under warranty?! To me it's a no brainer and if and when my stock shafts fail I assure you I will not have RCV's under my rig.

There's so much common sense in this post... thank you. You'd think with some of the aggressive stances of members here I was trying to sell them twisted shafts, not make them wary of them. :crazyeyes:

 

[NevadaZielmeister]

My responses got mixed in with your quotes above, thats my bad in cased you missed and clearly you know a whole lot about everything. I'm sorry i bothered to ask for your help, had i of known it was to be such a burden... I wouldn't have bothered.

Speaking of being bothered. Here is your visitor message on my profile page: "Would it be too much trouble to ask you to snap a pic of your jeep from the front and the back so I can see the width with the axles and spacers? I would be very grateful!"

I often pondered your request and was very hesitant after you gave my friend Eddie grief over earlier posts in this thread. In your earlier posts, you asked Eddie for assistance and when he did not respond to immediately, then you called him out on that. Really??! Not getting your money's worth here? I really hope you understand that Eddie runs this forum out of shear love of the Jeeping way of life and does so to help others FOR FREE. But when someone comes in an starts making demands of someone's generosity, the shit stops right there.

It seems you have a certain idea of what you want to have built for your Jeep. Now that I see your behavior here, continuing with your arguments and not relenting, why oh why should I help you now? If history is a good predictor of future behavior, how am I to know that you won't make demands of my time and then call me out when I do not acquiesce?

 

[JTPhoto JK]

Quick question. Which axles do you guys use that are $400 cheaper then RCV. I would have surely went that route had I known. When I was in the market for front shafts the difference was only $200 for the pair. All the quality Chromo shafts I found were at the 1k mark... $1185 for RCV.

 

[wayoflife]

Quick question. Which axles do you guys use that are $400 cheaper then RCV. I would have surely went that route had I known. When I was in the market for front shafts the difference was only $200 for the pair. All the quality Chromo shafts I found were at the 1k mark... $1185 for RCV.

Ten Factory shafts can be had for $595. That's almost $600 LESS than the RCV's you found. But, even at just $200 - that's still $200 that you could have spent on other parts

 

[OverlanderJK]

I will take the factory shafts from people who feel the need to waste money on RCV's. I could use a spare set.

 

[ttfhell]

I will take the factory shafts from people who feel the need to waste money on RCV's. I could use a spare set.

You will take shafts from anyone.

 

[utiadam]

I did Ten factory front shafts earlier this month. They were on sale for $540. My factory ones are still good but need new u joints. They were starting to squeak when turning.

 

[JTPhoto JK]

I will take the factory shafts from people who feel the need to waste money on RCV's. I could use a spare set.

I would give my stock shafts but they are not good to anyone. Lol . I snapped them both off. I won't bother using stock with a locker and 37s again ..

Thanks Eddie. If I have to change up again I'll go with TenFactory ...

 

[Mitch]

So what are the brands to get ? I read about 200 threads about shafts and still not clear what to buy.
As I come from Germany it´s specially difficult.

I can get RCV from ebay.com for ........don´t scream $ 1400
I could get Ten Factory for around $ 855. But I now read multiple postings about twisted splines.
G2 also for this price. But it´s really quite around G2 axles (shafts)

If I buy directly in Germany..........
RCV will be $1750
G2 for $1000 ( don´t know about shipping time. the vendor might also order from the US after my order. so no reason to order in Germany)
or..... Superior Revolution shafts. $1370 But after reading a bit on the www it seems they not longer exists or better said building axle shafts. Vendor has them in stock and new....... and I read some recommendations for them here in the forum.

My dealership is waiting for the new shafts to repais my JK. But that´s another story.
Had leaking (complete loss of diff oil) after offroading, delaership repaired it (changed axle bearings and seals) and after 750mls, during my holiday far from home, it started leaking again.
Pulled the shafts and waiting now on the free repair. Asked them to check for bent axle.....multiple times. but they said it´s ok. There is a problem with the shafts and they ruined the seal twice. Anyway one is definetly ruined at the bearing seat..........

 

[cozdude]

Look at Revolution shafts. They are made in the USA and are 4340 chromoly. Things are beefy as hell

 

[Mitch]

Look at Revolution shafts. They are made in the USA and are 4340 chromoly. Things are beefy as hell

But did they just change the name ?
I´m getting a bit confused with Superior Revolution shafts and Revolution gear and axle shafts whcih are available today......

 

[cozdude]

But did they just change the name ?
I´m getting a bit confused with Superior Revolution shafts and Revolution gear and axle shafts whcih are available today......

Different companies. Superior was/is a G2 product I believe.

 

[JAGS]

Look at Revolution shafts. They are made in the USA and are 4340 chromoly. Things are beefy as hell

But did they just change the name ?
I´m getting a bit confused with Superior Revolution shafts and Revolution gear and axle shafts whcih are available today......

Different companies. Superior was/is a G2 product I believe.

I believe G2 took over Foote.

And Revolution took over superior.

Or other way around? Something like that. :cheesy: In any case, different companies, but use the old plants/manufacturing from the previous company. Not just a name change if that makes sense.

 

[USMMA11NC]

Ten Factory shafts can be had for $595. That's almost $600 LESS than the RCV's you found. But, even at just $200 - that's still $200 that you could have spent on other parts

Clicking on their website I see that there are 30 & 32 spline options. If I switch to a Prorock 44 front with a conventional ARB locker (35spline), what are the options besides RCV. I've spent quite a while on google and it is as clear as mud. Hahah. Thanks in advance :thumb::beer:

 

[swampdog]

Clicking on their website I see that there are 30 & 32 spline options. If I switch to a Prorock 44 front with a conventional ARB locker (35spline), what are the options besides RCV. I've spent quite a while on google and it is as clear as mud. Hahah. Thanks in advance :thumb::beer:

G2 Placer Gold 35 spline shafts. They run about $950. I am not aware of any others.