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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 11:27 PM
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Front is a d30 chromoly 30 spline, the rear is a stock d44.
Should I run 30 spline rear or jump it up to the 35 spline? Gonna run 35" tires, I ask cuz I found some new 30 spline axles for $230. Should I just wait and spend about $320 on the 35 spline? Going with a selectable locker, if that plays on any judgment? Thanks in advance for the advice! :-D
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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 11:34 PM
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From what I searched, 30 spline-
I can carry my stock for spares, and more options for locker.
35 spline-
Limited, basically.
Missing something, or is that about it?
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 06:40 AM
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30 Spline, unless you are super hard on your rig.
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 03:28 PM
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30 Spline, unless you are super hard on your rig.
Good enough for me! Thanks again :-)
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 03:47 PM
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dana 44 gearsets will go before a 35 spline shaft does.

Id keep the 30 spline and carry spares.
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 05:35 PM
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And far more likely to break a front shaft before you break a rear.

FWIW.....
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co....5-5.5-W-O-ABS

http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...LOCKER-3.92-UP
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by SeriousOffroad
And far more likely to break a front shaft before you break a rear.

FWIW.....
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co....5-5.5-W-O-ABS

http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...LOCKER-3.92-UP
I've been fortunate enough to find a lot of parts on CL lately. Guy couple hrs away has a set of new G2 30 spline axles for $230. Will be going with an Eaton E locker for the rear, very happy with the front! Taxes just really sucked this year... At least I didn't have to pay! :-) Been saving my pennies on Paypal for Serious Long arms!
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