RCV axles
11-17-2013 | 08:01 PM
#11
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 282
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From: Dallas, TX
Are we talking RCV AXLE SHAFTS???
I have those(RCV AXLE SHAFTS) in my PR44 up front with Dynatrac ball joints , Reid knuckles , ARB air locker. I'm currently on 35" tires about to pull the trigger on 37" Goodyear MTR's w Kevlar. Should I be thinking twice now? I was told my front end build could easily handle 37's or do I have to worry about my RCV axle shafts busting? Thx
I have those(RCV AXLE SHAFTS) in my PR44 up front with Dynatrac ball joints , Reid knuckles , ARB air locker. I'm currently on 35" tires about to pull the trigger on 37" Goodyear MTR's w Kevlar. Should I be thinking twice now? I was told my front end build could easily handle 37's or do I have to worry about my RCV axle shafts busting? Thx
11-17-2013 | 09:05 PM
#14
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 181
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From: El Paso, TX
I have those(RCV AXLE SHAFTS) in my PR44 up front with Dynatrac ball joints , Reid knuckles , ARB air locker. I'm currently on 35" tires about to pull the trigger on 37" Goodyear MTR's w Kevlar. Should I be thinking twice now? I was told my front end build could easily handle 37's or do I have to worry about my RCV axle shafts busting?
Thx
Thx
11-18-2013 | 05:58 AM
#15
JK Junkie
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 3,802
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From: Kitchener
I've been running this same setup for two years, first year in 35s and last year on 37" MTRs and it's held up to tons of abuse. Th divers side shaft started clicking a few months ago, ordered a rebuild kit but haven't done it yet. Sounds like I might need a rebuild on the passenger side too. Haven't adjusted steering stops, just running the Reids the way they were delivered.
11-19-2013 | 07:40 AM
#20
JK Freak
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 605
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From: Golden, CO
MUCH more important than tire size and equipment is driving style and conditions. The amount of abuse / how you drive it and where far out weighs the importance of what gear you're running. I guarantee you I/you could break an RCV axle or anything else on 32s if you abused it enough.