Broke my rear axle.

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Jul 29, 2012 | 11:27 AM
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I replaced my 91 D35 3:55's with a new set of 3:73's. I raced last night a my first lap into a strong right hand turn I broke my rear axle shaft. I seriously twisted it into at the gears. Any upgrades on the D35 for this? O don't really wish to do the Chrysler 8.25 switch yet. Maybe a winter project but not now.

Any suggestions?
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Jul 29, 2012 | 11:31 AM
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if you were close i got a non c clip 373 rear id give ya to get ya going
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Jul 29, 2012 | 12:00 PM
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The leading cause of shaft failures in a D35 is a result of the tubes flexing.

Add a truss and run alloy shafts if you plan on keeping the D35.
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Jul 29, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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Quote: if you were close i got a non c clip 373 rear id give ya to get ya going
Thnx for the offer! Wish I was close.

Not familiar with the truss thing. I'm a xj newb. Can u explain what it does and where to get them?
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Jul 29, 2012 | 12:12 PM
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https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...Lci-rQHNs4DYDA
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Jul 29, 2012 | 12:23 PM
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Quote: https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...Lci-rQHNs4DYDA
Sweeeet. Where do I get them for my 91 xj?
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Jul 29, 2012 | 12:43 PM
  #7  
8.25 and regear save money long run
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Jul 29, 2012 | 01:05 PM
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Building a D35 is like polishing a turd, it will look a little better, but it will never shine. Do a swap and save money.
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Jul 29, 2012 | 01:15 PM
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Quote: Building a D35 is like polishing a turd, it will look a little better, but it will never shine. Do a swap and save money.
I agree. BUT... I race on weekends and im a full time drug agent. Lol. Sooo... I will do swap as a winter project while we aint racing so for now I may polish my turd. Ha.

Any one know where I can get these truss for my XJ?
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Jul 29, 2012 | 01:19 PM
  #10  
just by spare axles dont waist money on truss just weld up side down angle iron to it ...home made truss
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Jul 29, 2012 | 01:21 PM
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I agree. BUT... I race on weekends and im a full time drug agent. Lol. Sooo... I will do swap as a winter project while we aint racing so for now I may polish my turd. Ha.

Any one know where I can get these truss for my XJ?
Why not build one out of scrap?
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Jul 29, 2012 | 01:21 PM
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I'd suggest asking a local welder/wheeler to fab one out of 2" x 2" x 3/16" square tubing or 1.75" x 3/16" wall D.O.M.
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Jul 29, 2012 | 01:35 PM
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Quote: just by spare axles dont waist money on truss just weld up side down angle iron to it ...home made truss
I like this idea.
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Jul 29, 2012 | 01:53 PM
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I like this idea.
Any one have any pics of how this looks
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Jul 29, 2012 | 10:10 PM
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Quote: just by spare axles dont waist money on truss just weld up side down angle iron to it ...home made truss
Somewhat disagree. That is if the truss is truly engineered for max. Strength versus weight. Welding more metal isn't always the answer. Metal can be tricky with various tension and compression characteristics.

I am talking more in general terms too...not as an experienced Jeeper.
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