Axle sleeved and C-gussets done....
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Axle sleeved and C-gussets done....
Just had the axle sleeved and C-Gussets done (and HD ball joints).... I did not however do the front truss for my JKU Dana 30. I'm gonna be doing some light wheeling for this year, nothing crazy or above green/blue trails... should I just spend the 125 plus labor to do it? Or is it truly "overkill" for my application. Thanks in advance.... I just added a pic because the shop did a great clean job which I'm very happy about.
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You've got 37's on your 30 and you plan on green/ blue trails? Yes- overkill.
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My bad.. should have been more specific... starting off with the easy... lol. It's my DD for now... Then progressing toward the more difficult trails hopefully this year or next as I add on more crap/parts, to include a front axle upgrade in the future. But if I don't get to the newer axle when I plan on it... I figured the price of a truss is minimal for peace of mind/insurance. Just wanted to know if it's even worth it for the harder trails, or if I'm good.
Last edited by Nav60; 04-24-2017 at 07:27 PM.
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Either way u look at it difficult trails with 37's on a 30 is very risky even with a Truss. Your ring and pinion are just too week for that amount of stress. Be prepared to break your gears
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I ran an Artec truss on my D30 for added peace of mind knowing that I will not have a catastrophic axle housing failure on the trail. Besides you can get some of your money back when you sell it. After I picked up on Spicer Ultimate 44 I was able to sell my D30 trussed, gusseted, 5.13 and Aussie locker for $1000. That was here in Texas, though.
It does not hurt to have added protection.
R/
Will
It does not hurt to have added protection.
R/
Will
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My bad.. should have been more specific... starting off with the easy... lol. It's my DD for now... Then progressing toward the more difficult trails hopefully this year or next as I add on more crap/parts, to include a front axle upgrade in the future. But if I don't get to the newer axle when I plan on it... I figured the price of a truss is minimal for peace of mind/insurance. Just wanted to know if it's even worth it for the harder trails, or if I'm good.
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Just had the axle sleeved and C-Gussets done (and HD ball joints).... I did not however do the front truss for my JKU Dana 30. I'm gonna be doing some light wheeling for this year, nothing crazy or above green/blue trails... should I just spend the 125 plus labor to do it? Or is it truly "overkill" for my application. Thanks in advance.... I just added a pic because the shop did a great clean job which I'm very happy about.
I wouldn't have even bothered sleeving it (although it does help), but the C Gussets and HD Balljoints were winners. Don't bother with the truss, you've done what you can, trusses work but it's a diminishing return on your investment from here.
That Dana 30 should hold up to whatever you throw at it so long as you keep your tire size moderate and do the right mods. Stick to a 35, keep the pinion bigger and stronger by doing a 4.88 or higher, and don't invest in chromo shafts. Keep the factory shafts in there as a fuse, you want them to break before your gears. Go to a junk yard and grab a trail spare and carry on. Throw a Detroit TrueTrac in the front. Call it a day.
Enjoy the Jeep you have! Be mindful of the skinny pedal and go wheeling. That Dana 30 can get you through the baddest trails your JK can fit through with a little know how.
Last edited by Trail Jeeps; 04-26-2017 at 12:34 PM.