no u-joint replacement ever

 

What do you mean? I don't have to replace my u-joints...














... just the whole darn axles

 

From what Sean @ SLC told me (and that's where I was first introduced to RCV Axles and got to look at one up close and personal), they're apparently stronger than a D60 shaft. Being a CV style shaft, it'd eliminate binding in 4L conditions and minimize wear and tear from that perspective. Now, THAT said, upgrading to RCV axles on a D30 would mean that the shaft and U-joint would no longer be your weak link - and if there's a similar issue in the future, with an RCV Axle, it won't be the yoke or U-joint going out, it'll be the next weak link in the circuit - in this case, the 5.13 R&P. Now, that's my limited understanding from what I read up on and from many of the explanations Eddie has given in various threads regarding building up the D30. RCV Axle shafts would be a great option running 4.88s. Now, does this make me the devil or the advocate?? Gotta say - I hate 'em both

Even with the deal that David can cut you, it'd put the Chromoly ones in your budget, and the RCV's will still be over the $750 that you're trying to stay at/under.

I don't think you'll find anyone that will convince you of that . I mean, if a product is good, it's good - and honestly, I've heard nothing but good things about it. BUT (and we all know life's full of IFs and BUTTs), a good product doesn't necessarily make it the best option . In the end, you'll have to choose and decide what's best for you, your situation and your budget.

(Takes mental note)

 

Aren't you (or someone) supposed to be talking me out of RCVs

 

Precisely. The advantage - CV style axle shaft - no U-Joints to break, none to replace. The disadvantage - if the U-joint doesn't give, something else will - and odds are, that something else will be more expensive to replace

 

I'm trying... but it's taking me too darn long to type

 

Ah... there we go... keep the RCV suck coming

 

Never said a thing about RCV's sucking.

EDIT:
Refer to post #970

 

Argh!

Nobody seems to be talking me out of them... even my wife seems on board with this crazy idea

 

Holy f... we've nearly had 1,000 posts in this BS thread


Oh... thanks... I somehow overlooked your post... let me read that, I'll get right back to you...