reinforcing the d30 axle
12-29-2010, 09:36 AM
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I think WOL's point was that even after spending a bunch to upgrade the 30, it will still be a 30. If you can avoid spending money on the 30 it's a good thing! Once you've started adding to it, it's hard to throw that investment away and start over.
12-29-2010, 09:39 AM
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well, not exactly. my point was that there really is no comparison between the two axles and instead of wasting your money building up a dana 30 with weak shafts and small r&p, you'd be better off saving your money and investing it in a prorock 44. this would allow you to run stronger axles and a larger r&p - of course, the superior axle housing strength and beefed up c's is a perk as well. 
12-29-2010, 10:18 AM
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you'd be better off saving your money and investing it in a prorock 44. this would allow you to run stronger axles and a larger r&p - of course, the superior axle housing strength and beefed up c's is a perk as well.
12-29-2010, 10:24 AM
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yes, they are a lot of $$$ but, if you do the math, building up a 30 is a lot of $$$ too and, you'll still have weak axle shafts and a small r&p. why everyone makes such a big deal about axle "housing" strength is a mystery to me. while it is nice to have a strong axle that won't bend or break, you are WAY more likely to break an axle or r&p and it happens all the time.
you should be just fine with this setup on a dana 30. getting c-gussets is a good idea as the c's are weak and will bend. if you wheel really hard, inner sleeves are good insurance to have as well.
you should be just fine with this setup on a dana 30. getting c-gussets is a good idea as the c's are weak and will bend. if you wheel really hard, inner sleeves are good insurance to have as well.
12-29-2010, 10:30 AM
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12-29-2010, 10:34 AM
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You know, that makes sense to me. At this point, all I have is the 5.13's invested. I'll just play until that dreded day when it goes away. Thanks