Whats the deal with Dana 30 Yukon shafts?

[Phil]

So much of the information on the Dana 30 is crap. I hate to junx myself, but my front axle defies most common D30 myths. Might be how I drive, or what type of terrain I wheel in? While I agree that depending on what type of wheeling you do, any axle needs to be modified to adapt to that purpose. My point is a Dana 30 isn't worth spending this much time and effort on. Save your money, and save yourself a lot of hassles and build a 44 with proper hubs, real high steer, and a stronger ring & pinion, and a stronger housing, and better brakes....

I know money is tight, but if you really need more axle than a D30, why stick with it at all?

LOL "junx".

So you are saying you have had good success with the D30?

I have found that letting your D30 know it is appreciated, helps it survive. If I am doing something sketchy like towing another rig, I make sure to periodically call out "I love my Dana 30!". Excellent product, would buy again!

 

[Jes]

LOL "junx".

So you are saying you have had good success with the D30?

I have found that letting your D30 know it is appreciated, helps it survive. If I am doing something sketchy like towing another rig, I make sure to periodically call out "I love my Dana 30!". Excellent product, would buy again!

:UFR:

 

[chpmnsws6]

I just bought New CV shafts from the autoparts store. They are theoretically stronger then U-joints and don't have the bind to them like U-joints do when turning.

They also carry a lifetime warranty and the new ones do not require a core. The stock axles/bearings make great trail spares.

 

[blondejoncherokee]

Trusses? Are you going to desert race it?

actually after i throw the full cage in this jan/feb and hopefully do some frame stiffeners at the same time and tie in the stiffeners to some rock sliders/boatsides, finally install my limit straps,and do the rear shocks mounted through the floor(have some 5150s but want 7100s), throw another leaf in the rear pack, then i do plan on getting some of the go fast...but not alot of it

 

[Jeep450r]

I just bought New CV shafts from the autoparts store. They are theoretically stronger then U-joints and don't have the bind to them like U-joints do when turning.

They also carry a lifetime warranty and the new ones do not require a core. The stock axles/bearings make great trail spares.

Which ones did you get, and where from?

 

[Bryan C.]

LOL "junx".

Its like a jinx. As soon as you start talking about how great a certain part on your rig is, it will immediately turn to junk. Jinx + junk = junx. :gag:

So you are saying you have had good success with the D30?

I have found that letting your D30 know it is appreciated, helps it survive. If I am doing something sketchy like towing another rig, I make sure to periodically call out "I love my Dana 30!". Excellent product, would buy again!

Success? That isn't the correct term. My feelings about my D30 are purely platonic, not a love affair. It reminds me of an ugly girl. It feels good under me, and I have a good time, I just don't consider the relationship as a long term commitment. :laugh2::rof::laugh2:

 

[Letterman]

Its like a jinx. As soon as you start talking about how great a certain part on your rig is, it will immediately turn to junk. Jinx + junk = junx. :gag:

Success? That isn't the correct term. My feelings about my D30 are purely platonic, not a love affair. It reminds me of an ugly girl. It feels good under me, and I have a good time, I just don't consider the relationship as a long term commitment. :laugh2::rof::laugh2:

Wow! You are on it this morning, almost a full cup of coffiee up and out my nose on that one! I always thought your Dana 30 was kind of hot, even for a ugly one, I would tap that!



Oh and my rig sucks, every part is about to fail, all my friends will leave me broken down on the trail and I will run out of beer on the first night of a 5 day wheeling trip!

Anti junx! :spin1: