Can I run my Dana 30 front differential without the pinion installed?
12-06-2013, 06:38 AM
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Indeed but you still need the stub shaft (short end) to hold the bearing in place......... I don't want to take my axle shafts apart hence with the axle shafts installed I need to run the carrier.
Great brainstorming here, thanks guys.
Thanks for the link as well.
Cheers,
Mark
Great brainstorming here, thanks guys.
Thanks for the link as well.
Cheers,
Mark
12-06-2013, 06:41 AM
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Cheers,
Mark
12-06-2013, 06:42 AM
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2wd JK's don't use a stub...
http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/9379/imag0103pc.jpg
Driving without the front shafts (link below)
Driving w/o front axles in 2wd - JKowners.com : Jeep Wrangler JK Forum
Jakert5's fron axle...
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/h...p/DSCF1261.jpg
http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/9379/imag0103pc.jpg
Driving without the front shafts (link below)
Driving w/o front axles in 2wd - JKowners.com : Jeep Wrangler JK Forum
Jakert5's fron axle...
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/h...p/DSCF1261.jpg
12-06-2013, 06:47 AM
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2wd JK's don't use a stub...
http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/9379/imag0103pc.jpg
Driving without the front shafts (link below)
Driving w/o front axles in 2wd - JKowners.com : Jeep Wrangler JK Forum
Jakert5's fron axle...
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/h...p/DSCF1261.jpg
http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/9379/imag0103pc.jpg
Driving without the front shafts (link below)
Driving w/o front axles in 2wd - JKowners.com : Jeep Wrangler JK Forum
Jakert5's fron axle...
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/h...p/DSCF1261.jpg
12-06-2013, 09:56 AM
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I drove my JK with a completely empty front housing for a few months while deciding what to replace it with. No issues at all. Pull the shafts out and plug the holes with something to keep the gunk out.
12-06-2013, 01:02 PM
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2wd JK's don't use a stub...
http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/9379/imag0103pc.jpg
Driving without the front shafts (link below)
Driving w/o front axles in 2wd - JKowners.com : Jeep Wrangler JK Forum
Jakert5's fron axle...
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/h...p/DSCF1261.jpg
http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/9379/imag0103pc.jpg
Driving without the front shafts (link below)
Driving w/o front axles in 2wd - JKowners.com : Jeep Wrangler JK Forum
Jakert5's fron axle...
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/h...p/DSCF1261.jpg
Thanks for the input !!! I haven't been on the forum for a wee while as I don't know what to upgrade anymore
Great to be back and the feedback I got is fab!!
12-06-2013, 11:15 PM
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Conclusion
Just to complete the thread
Took my axle shafts out, carrier and pinion. Closed it all up. Put the wheels back and it is running no problem at all without axle shafts, carrier and pinion
Took my axle shafts out, carrier and pinion. Closed it all up. Put the wheels back and it is running no problem at all without axle shafts, carrier and pinion
12-07-2013, 03:31 AM
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How was it to pull that hub from the knuckle? I put some anti-seize between the two metal mating surfaces to ensure they wouldn't rust and fuse together.
A little off topic but have you checked out c gussets? You're obviously running some decent weight on the jeep and intend to go explore about, I would hate to see a C get bent.
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A little off topic but have you checked out c gussets? You're obviously running some decent weight on the jeep and intend to go explore about, I would hate to see a C get bent.
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12-07-2013, 03:13 PM
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How was it to pull that hub from the knuckle? I put some anti-seize between the two metal mating surfaces to ensure they wouldn't rust and fuse together.
A little off topic but have you checked out c gussets? You're obviously running some decent weight on the jeep and intend to go explore about, I would hate to see a C get bent.
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A little off topic but have you checked out c gussets? You're obviously running some decent weight on the jeep and intend to go explore about, I would hate to see a C get bent.
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I used a hammer to pull it off the hub no problem at all, it has been off several times though. In my case there is no need to put any anti-seize in-between, just a little blow of the hammer takes them off.
I checked my C gussets, as far as I can see they are OK. should be as it is mostly mud I am dealing with, I tend not to 'fly' my JK. I used to fly my TJ in the sand dunes, C gussets still good though.
Cheers,
Mark