looking to upgrade to cm shafts on a 2d rubi front and rear. ? which kit might be the easier install / any other parts i need to buy or upgrade at this point.

 

X2. Whatever David recommends, DO IT.

 

Front: the AlloyUSA or whoever they are now. They are OEM diameter and don't need new front seals. Superior does.

Rear: You only have one shot, the Superiors. Order the ones from Dave with the rings, seals and bearings already pressed on. Makes for a quick in and out.

 

thanks for the info. sounds like less labor for the alloys in front + they were on sale on fri when i called david for 200 off/ $599. wanted to get some info over the
weakend B4 i order on teus. alloy does have rear axle now, so the only thing i need to decide is on the rear and gears.

 

I just installed Superiors rear shafts, get them shipped with bearings and rings installed. The actuall install is simple, remove brakes, remove rotor, pull out old shafts, install new ones. I think there are a total of 7 nuts to remove on each side.

You can inspect your brake pads when you have them off.

 

I just finished this install. After talking with Dave @ Northridge I went with Superior's in the rear and Alloy USA (Factory Ten) in the front.
As Seer1 states, Dave will press on the rings, seals and bearings on the rears. You install the U-joints in the fronts. Think about going with CTM U-joints. They are expensive, but most of the front shaft failures seem to be caused by factory U-Joint failures.

The install is fairly easy. I'm working on a write-up and hope to post it this week. If you PM me with your Email I'll send it to you in Word format.