View Poll Results: RCV or chromoly
RCV
35
79.55%
Chromoly
9
20.45%
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RCV vs chromo
01-14-2012 | 11:16 PM
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JK Super Freak
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From: USA
Vote= RCV
I have the upgraded Dynatrac competition chromoly shafts in my ProRock 60's front/rear. They are manufactured by Foote and so far they have been extremely reliable, their cost is about the same as RCV's, but I think the RCV's may have the win with their warranty. Also, I would like the "no binding" feature while making hard turns, that a CV style axle shaft offers. Until I have a failure, I guess I will keep my chromoly shafts since replacing is a HUGE expense.
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01-15-2012 | 09:29 AM
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From: Huntington Beach, CA
IMO, regarding use of Chromos in a JK, they're an 'in-between' axle shaft. I think they fall between a stock and RCV. Now before anyone gets their shorts all twisted up, let me explain.
I love chomo shafts and have them in both of my rigs. That said, they also both have CTM u-joints. I feel that to fully benefit from a good chomo shaft, a CTM u-joint should be used. A CTM can be used on a DD but most guys won't maintain them as needed so a traditional u-joint is used. This is a weak link that can be desirable to some users. To others, they don't want this weak link. The RCV shafts allows maximum strength with no weak link and is very DD friendly.
A good (read-domestic) chromo shaft is strong enough for many users. Not everyone needs the added strength (or cost) of an RCV.
I love chomo shafts and have them in both of my rigs. That said, they also both have CTM u-joints. I feel that to fully benefit from a good chomo shaft, a CTM u-joint should be used. A CTM can be used on a DD but most guys won't maintain them as needed so a traditional u-joint is used. This is a weak link that can be desirable to some users. To others, they don't want this weak link. The RCV shafts allows maximum strength with no weak link and is very DD friendly.
A good (read-domestic) chromo shaft is strong enough for many users. Not everyone needs the added strength (or cost) of an RCV.
01-15-2012 | 12:35 PM
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JK Super Freak
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Aurora, CO
IMO, regarding use of Chromos in a JK, they're an 'in-between' axle shaft. I think they fall between a stock and RCV. Now before anyone gets their shorts all twisted up, let me explain.
I love chomo shafts and have them in both of my rigs. That said, they also both have CTM u-joints. I feel that to fully benefit from a good chomo shaft, a CTM u-joint should be used. A CTM can be used on a DD but most guys won't maintain them as needed so a traditional u-joint is used. This is a weak link that can be desirable to some users. To others, they don't want this weak link. The RCV shafts allows maximum strength with no weak link and is very DD friendly.
A good (read-domestic) chromo shaft is strong enough for many users. Not everyone needs the added strength (or cost) of an RCV.
I love chomo shafts and have them in both of my rigs. That said, they also both have CTM u-joints. I feel that to fully benefit from a good chomo shaft, a CTM u-joint should be used. A CTM can be used on a DD but most guys won't maintain them as needed so a traditional u-joint is used. This is a weak link that can be desirable to some users. To others, they don't want this weak link. The RCV shafts allows maximum strength with no weak link and is very DD friendly.
A good (read-domestic) chromo shaft is strong enough for many users. Not everyone needs the added strength (or cost) of an RCV.
But wouldn't 2 CTM's and a good set of chromo shafts almost cost as much as RCV's?