D30 strengthening. Sleeves, Truss or both?
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D30 strengthening. Sleeves, Truss or both?
Which one would be the better option? My current setup is 4.5" Rubicon Express long arm with 37's. I will be adding gussets to the "C's" soon. I would love to go ahead and upgrade to a D44, but that isn't an option at the moment. So, by making the best out of what I have, I would like to hear from some of you who have done this and your thoughts on it. Also, as far as the sleeves go which would be better press in or weld on?
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I've never done, nor would I ever, do sleeves. They are a waste. They do not add any significant strength. The truss, in your case, is the only real option. I have a truss on my D44. I've tested it a few times. Seems to be holding up.
Now, saying that, be prepared for those to tell you that anything you do to a D30 is a waste and that you should wheel it until you break it, then upgrade to a Prorock for $6,000. But I say do what fits your budget.
Now, saying that, be prepared for those to tell you that anything you do to a D30 is a waste and that you should wheel it until you break it, then upgrade to a Prorock for $6,000. But I say do what fits your budget.
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I've never done, nor would I ever, do sleeves. They are a waste. They do not add any significant strength. The truss, in your case, is the only real option. I have a truss on my D44. I've tested it a few times. Seems to be holding up.
Now, saying that, be prepared for those to tell you that anything you do to a D30 is a waste and that you should wheel it until you break it, then upgrade to a Prorock for $6,000. But I say do what fits your budget.
Now, saying that, be prepared for those to tell you that anything you do to a D30 is a waste and that you should wheel it until you break it, then upgrade to a Prorock for $6,000. But I say do what fits your budget.
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Has it already been replaced? Or are they cutting you a check that can be used toward the purchase of a beefier axle? If you have discretion on how the money gets spent, but can't get to a complete pr/tera/g2/whatever, maybe go for a bare housing and fill it as funds become available. Just a suggestion to consider all of your possible options.
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Like already stated, people will say "beefing" up a D30 is a waste and well, they are right. Now if you don't really plan on doing any crazy wheeling, I'm sure it will last you a while like they do for many. I would say gussets at minimum but that's it. A sleeve will not prevent your axle to bend at the housing and have seen some still snap in the middle.
You can actually get a fully built PR44 with ARB locker, RCV shafts and Dynatrac Pro Steer ball joints for 5k and some change. Less if you drop the pro steers and RCV shafts. Just an idea.
Sorry to hear about your Ex!
You can actually get a fully built PR44 with ARB locker, RCV shafts and Dynatrac Pro Steer ball joints for 5k and some change. Less if you drop the pro steers and RCV shafts. Just an idea.
Sorry to hear about your Ex!
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I had the option to accept a check for the damages, but opted to just let the shop install another d30. Running out of time on my rental and trying to move. Maybe sometime in the near future I can upgrade and sell this axle and make up some of the cost for the new. I've had a e locker and new gears sitting in my garage for a while now waiting to see what was going to come of my divorce before I installed them.
It's funny you say sorry about your ex, but the way I was done and with what she got away with you would have thought it was me running around. Oh well, lesson learned! Just wish my kids wouldn't of had to deal with it. That bothered me more than anything else. Hard to watch a child who don't understand go through what they have.
Anyways, back on topic, as far as ease of installation which brand would be the best truss kit? Who do you prefer?Been looking at the EVO, Blue Torch and Artec kit. I like the EVO kit because I won't have to weld to the chunk and since it essentially will become one piece once finished.
It's funny you say sorry about your ex, but the way I was done and with what she got away with you would have thought it was me running around. Oh well, lesson learned! Just wish my kids wouldn't of had to deal with it. That bothered me more than anything else. Hard to watch a child who don't understand go through what they have.
Anyways, back on topic, as far as ease of installation which brand would be the best truss kit? Who do you prefer?Been looking at the EVO, Blue Torch and Artec kit. I like the EVO kit because I won't have to weld to the chunk and since it essentially will become one piece once finished.