Best choice with $2000 for front axle?
08-27-2014, 08:50 PM
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I looked, they are over $2000 on there, I called the one closest to me today and asked him about his $2200 price and he said that was the going yard price. I explained that for $1700 I could get one from the dealer, and he suggested I go to the dealer because he can't buy them at at that money. I'm zip 15005 in the north east, go run it, you'll see what I see.
08-27-2014, 08:52 PM
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Note, this is the nature of my life. If I'm buying something, it can't be had for unde the price of pure gold. If I'm selling it, it's not worth 2 cents. The going prices will reflect my immediate needs.
08-27-2014, 09:57 PM
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And if you are considering a 44 upgrade, you could even buy an empty housing and just slap it on and drive. Then start filling it when you get the money. It will leave you 2wd for a while, but it's an option to get in to an upgrade.
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08-28-2014, 07:27 AM
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If you bent an OEM axle, then why put an OEM axle back in? At least plan on adding sleeves and gussets to an OEM housing, or use an aftermarket one. If going after market, it maybe worth it in the long run to try and budget a little more and build a 44. I know, bigger budget is easier said than done.
08-28-2014, 07:41 AM
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I have no choice but to replace my Dana 30 in my 2014 JK. Mines been bent, both sides. I have $1800-$2000 to work with, my internals are not broken.
What would be the best way to deal with this? I assume I can use my internals with a Tera30 housing and not have additional costs, I know I can buy brand new blank OEM housings that have the C and ball joints on eBay for around $1350 shipped. It's there a best value choice that I'm missing?
I'm running the stick Rubi wheels and 32" tires, I really don't plan to go bigger. I'm happy with the performance of the break lock traction control system, off anything I might add a front limited slip next year.
I'm not locating any Dana 30 or Rubicon 44 take off complete axles with 3.73 gears, so it looks like whatever I do, it will be new.
My dealer wants $1710 for a factory housing, so the eBay route sound better than them. EBay D30 is around $1350 and the Teraflex Tera30 is $2000, and that's pushing really hard at the end of my money supply.
Any advice, I would appreciate it. I'm in western Pennsylvania, so I don't have big rock climbing, more dirt trails, small rock and lots of ruts. I'm a low range, low gear wheeler, so really a stock Dana 30 should hold up fine. My bent axle was a one time life lesson, I will not repeat that mistake.
My bent axle as it sits outside :'(
It's not bent a little, I did it all the way.
What would be the best way to deal with this? I assume I can use my internals with a Tera30 housing and not have additional costs, I know I can buy brand new blank OEM housings that have the C and ball joints on eBay for around $1350 shipped. It's there a best value choice that I'm missing?
I'm running the stick Rubi wheels and 32" tires, I really don't plan to go bigger. I'm happy with the performance of the break lock traction control system, off anything I might add a front limited slip next year.
I'm not locating any Dana 30 or Rubicon 44 take off complete axles with 3.73 gears, so it looks like whatever I do, it will be new.
My dealer wants $1710 for a factory housing, so the eBay route sound better than them. EBay D30 is around $1350 and the Teraflex Tera30 is $2000, and that's pushing really hard at the end of my money supply.
Any advice, I would appreciate it. I'm in western Pennsylvania, so I don't have big rock climbing, more dirt trails, small rock and lots of ruts. I'm a low range, low gear wheeler, so really a stock Dana 30 should hold up fine. My bent axle was a one time life lesson, I will not repeat that mistake.
My bent axle as it sits outside :'(
It's not bent a little, I did it all the way.
08-28-2014, 08:04 AM
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If you bent an OEM axle, then why put an OEM axle back in? At least plan on adding sleeves and gussets to an OEM housing, or use an aftermarket one. If going after market, it maybe worth it in the long run to try and budget a little more and build a 44. I know, bigger budget is easier said than done.
I'd never bend a Dana 30 driving around on trails with the Rubicon wheels and tires, and I'm very happy doing just that.
08-28-2014, 12:38 PM
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08-28-2014, 12:49 PM
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I have a nearly new D30 for sale off my 2013 JK, 3.73 gears, sleeved and gusseted, just sitting in a warm garage. You're not too far from me, so we could easily figure out a way to get it to you. I'd sell for way under $1000. Plug and play, already beefed up housing. Part out your D30 and it won't cost much at all.
08-28-2014, 01:53 PM
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