strengthening stock d30 axle shaft u-joints
11-20-2013, 08:37 PM
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dont be stupid. it's to make the ujoint stronger. or really, just make it impossible to have a cap go flying off and take the whole shaft with it. 95-01 d30 shafts are plenty strong enough even on 35" tires. shaving a bit off the inner ear is no big deal just dont go overboard
11-20-2013, 10:08 PM
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I will get another set and deburr the ears and grind alittle for the 760x u joints + tack washers on .
My 01 has the bigger shafts but I will do the above .
My 01 has the bigger shafts but I will do the above .
11-22-2013, 07:00 PM
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same idea basically. nothing wrong with either method. trail spares should always be carried when using D30
I'll never understand the tack on washer thing. you're just making it so you can never change your ujoint unless you grind it off 
the full circle clips will hold it there guaranteed and you can service it later if need be
I used to bullseye womp rats in my T-16 back home
the full circle clips will hold it there guaranteed and you can service it later if need beI used to bullseye womp rats in my T-16 back home
11-22-2013, 10:43 PM
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I would of course recommend the 760 joints, and get yourself some quality ujoints like good ol Spicers. There's a reason most aftermarket chromo shaft assemblies come w/ 'em standard...
I've personally witnessed 2 broken shafts due to the fact they spit out a ujoint cap, so either tack welding the cap or throwing on one of those "almost alloy kits" (think I paid $30) will do the job. Think I got 'em from iron Rock. You can't beat 'em for $30... worth my time in money and they fit awesome. That's currently my spare setup should I lose a chromo...
So... Spicer joints, weld the caps and use and abuse... if that doesn't cut it, then you better step up the shafts to chromos or find a find a bigger axle...
I've personally witnessed 2 broken shafts due to the fact they spit out a ujoint cap, so either tack welding the cap or throwing on one of those "almost alloy kits" (think I paid $30) will do the job. Think I got 'em from iron Rock. You can't beat 'em for $30... worth my time in money and they fit awesome. That's currently my spare setup should I lose a chromo...
So... Spicer joints, weld the caps and use and abuse... if that doesn't cut it, then you better step up the shafts to chromos or find a find a bigger axle...
The shafts were my old ones... bought the "new" Spicers online for $50 I think, and the Iron rock "almost alloy kit" was $30... so for about 75 bucks I got some shafts I know I won't have to baby home...
Anyhow, I'll swear by the setup... anything else is a waste.. or upgrade to chromos.
11-23-2013, 10:23 AM
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11-25-2013, 06:54 PM
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