Axle shafts

cozdude said:

I know back when I was on my d30 I was on the shafts for all of maybe 30,000 miles (10-12k on 35's) and my front driverside u joint blew up while wheeling. We were in about 6" of soft snow and just on a normal flat turn it blew. Had to end my day early.
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I suggest finding maybe a spare set on Craigslist or something to have just in case. Better to be safe than sorry

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cozdude said:

I know back when I was on my d30 I was on the shafts for all of maybe 30,000 miles (10-12k on 35's) and my front driverside u joint blew up while wheeling. We were in about 6" of soft snow and just on a normal flat turn it blew. Had to end my day early.
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I suggest finding maybe a spare set on Craigslist or something to have just in case. Better to be safe than sorry

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silverbullet88 said:

I am curious about everyone's opinion's on axle shafts. Specifically Dana 44 Rubicon front axle shafts and running 35" tire's.

Are they just a ticking time bomb like some make it sound?

How long have some of you run stock with no issues?

Any recommendations for after market shafts? I found an awesome deal on Dana spicer 1350 shafts.

Thoughts?


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wayoflife said:

If you're gonna break a shaft, your driver side will be the first to go. Running 37's, I lost mine within 14,000 miles. That being said, I had well over 80,000 miles on my factory passenger side shaft before replacing it but still carry it around as a spare.

Most any chromoly shaft with full circle clips will get the job done and well.

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wayoflife said:

If you're gonna break a shaft, your driver side will be the first to go. Running 37's, I lost mine within 14,000 miles. That being said, I had well over 80,000 miles on my factory passenger side shaft before replacing it but still carry it around as a spare.

Most any chromoly shaft with full circle clips will get the job done and well.

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RESURECTIONJK said:

Sorry for the rookie question but why does the drivers side shit the bed first? Is it just because that's the side that gets the torque transfer before the passenger side?

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wayoflife said:

If you're gonna break a shaft, your driver side will be the first to go. Running 37's, I lost mine within 14,000 miles. That being said, I had well over 80,000 miles on my factory passenger side shaft before replacing it but still carry it around as a spare.

Most any chromoly shaft with full circle clips will get the job done and well.

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GraniteCrystal said:

If it breaks, can you just pull the shaft and run a 3 wheeled Jeep?

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wayoflife said:

Yes but you'll want to plug your axle tube with a rag or something to help keep crap out of the diff and really, you should run 2WD from that point on. Failure to do that will most likely result in a 2nd blown shaft.

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wayoflife said:

Yes but you'll want to plug your axle tube with a rag or something to help keep crap out of the diff and really, you should run 2WD from that point on. Failure to do that will most likely result in a 2nd blown shaft.

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silverbullet88 said:

Sounds like I'll run the stockers and keep and eye out for some spares. Maybe some chromoly shafts.


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Ajkaz said:

I've been running my oem front 44's for 108K miles on my 07 JKR... Not a daily driver all wheeling or just for fun miles.
IIRC roughly:
30K stock tires
74K 35's
4K 37's

It really depends on your individual experience and driving style. I do all my own maintenance/work so I know the shafts and joints are in good condition. I'm usually easy on the skinny pedal but enjoy the harder lines and gravitate towards tougher trails. I'm currently debating a front aftermarket 44 w. RCVs or an Ultimate 60 and sell the front housing complete, I think I've pressed my luck far enough.

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