Dynatrac ProSteer ball joints and RCV axles
03-17-2010, 10:55 AM
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Dynatrac ProSteer ball joints and RCV axles
Dynatrac collaborated with RCV and we found the ProSteer Lower ball joint is likely to interfere with the RCV boot. As of now we do not recommend using the RCV JK Rubicon axle shafts with the JK ProSteer lower ball joint. Customer safety is our number one concern and until Dynatrac has an approved solution, we do not recommend using RCV shafts with JK ProSteer lower ball joints.
The ProSteer upper ball joint, however, is a great option by itself. If you are buying a Pro Rock 44 and plan on using RCV axles, we can provide a ProSteer upper ball joint and a high quality factory replacement lower joint. The Dynatrac upper ball joint is a true universal joint. It will eliminate binding in the steering and greatly increase the durability of your steering system. If you are just looking to upgrade the ball joints on your existing JK housing and are using or plan to use RCV shafts, we can provide the ProSteer upper ball joints separately.
Dynatrac always considers aftermarket products when designing axle components. When it doesn’t increase the cost to our customer or affect the durability of our product, we strive to accommodate non OEM configurations. We are looking into a solution for the full kit, but until then, the Upper ProSteer ball joint with the factory lower replacement is the best available upgrade.
RCV is also very concerned with this issue and will be looking into potential modifications that would allow interference free use of RCV axles with the ProSteer lower ball joints.
The ProSteer upper ball joint, however, is a great option by itself. If you are buying a Pro Rock 44 and plan on using RCV axles, we can provide a ProSteer upper ball joint and a high quality factory replacement lower joint. The Dynatrac upper ball joint is a true universal joint. It will eliminate binding in the steering and greatly increase the durability of your steering system. If you are just looking to upgrade the ball joints on your existing JK housing and are using or plan to use RCV shafts, we can provide the ProSteer upper ball joints separately.
Dynatrac always considers aftermarket products when designing axle components. When it doesn’t increase the cost to our customer or affect the durability of our product, we strive to accommodate non OEM configurations. We are looking into a solution for the full kit, but until then, the Upper ProSteer ball joint with the factory lower replacement is the best available upgrade.
RCV is also very concerned with this issue and will be looking into potential modifications that would allow interference free use of RCV axles with the ProSteer lower ball joints.
07-08-2010, 04:32 AM
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Dynatrac collaborated with RCV and we found the ProSteer Lower ball joint is likely to interfere with the RCV boot. As of now we do not recommend using the RCV JK Rubicon axle shafts with the JK ProSteer lower ball joint. Customer safety is our number one concern and until Dynatrac has an approved solution, we do not recommend using RCV shafts with JK ProSteer lower ball joints.
The ProSteer upper ball joint, however, is a great option by itself. If you are buying a Pro Rock 44 and plan on using RCV axles, we can provide a ProSteer upper ball joint and a high quality factory replacement lower joint. The Dynatrac upper ball joint is a true universal joint. It will eliminate binding in the steering and greatly increase the durability of your steering system. If you are just looking to upgrade the ball joints on your existing JK housing and are using or plan to use RCV shafts, we can provide the ProSteer upper ball joints separately.
Dynatrac always considers aftermarket products when designing axle components. When it doesn’t increase the cost to our customer or affect the durability of our product, we strive to accommodate non OEM configurations. We are looking into a solution for the full kit, but until then, the Upper ProSteer ball joint with the factory lower replacement is the best available upgrade.
RCV is also very concerned with this issue and will be looking into potential modifications that would allow interference free use of RCV axles with the ProSteer lower ball joints.
The ProSteer upper ball joint, however, is a great option by itself. If you are buying a Pro Rock 44 and plan on using RCV axles, we can provide a ProSteer upper ball joint and a high quality factory replacement lower joint. The Dynatrac upper ball joint is a true universal joint. It will eliminate binding in the steering and greatly increase the durability of your steering system. If you are just looking to upgrade the ball joints on your existing JK housing and are using or plan to use RCV shafts, we can provide the ProSteer upper ball joints separately.
Dynatrac always considers aftermarket products when designing axle components. When it doesn’t increase the cost to our customer or affect the durability of our product, we strive to accommodate non OEM configurations. We are looking into a solution for the full kit, but until then, the Upper ProSteer ball joint with the factory lower replacement is the best available upgrade.
RCV is also very concerned with this issue and will be looking into potential modifications that would allow interference free use of RCV axles with the ProSteer lower ball joints.
Any news on this, I am dying for these new axle shafts.
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07-08-2010, 06:14 AM
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as you have found out, no, dynatrac would not recommend this.
for whatever it's worth, i think you might find that running a basic chromoly front drive shaft with u-joints will get the job done just fine. unlike factory shafts, they have beefed up yokes and full circle clips on the u-joints (instead of c-clips) and they will not come apart and cause a break. yes, cv joints have cool factor and can be more efficient when turning but honestly, guys have been running u-joint style chromoly shafts forever and they really aren't so bad. not to mention, they are a lot more affordable and will work with prosteer ball joints
for whatever it's worth, i think you might find that running a basic chromoly front drive shaft with u-joints will get the job done just fine. unlike factory shafts, they have beefed up yokes and full circle clips on the u-joints (instead of c-clips) and they will not come apart and cause a break. yes, cv joints have cool factor and can be more efficient when turning but honestly, guys have been running u-joint style chromoly shafts forever and they really aren't so bad. not to mention, they are a lot more affordable and will work with prosteer ball joints
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as you have found out, no, dynatrac would not recommend this.
for whatever it's worth, i think you might find that running a basic chromoly front drive shaft with u-joints will get the job done just fine. unlike factory shafts, they have beefed up yokes and full circle clips on the u-joints (instead of c-clips) and they will not come apart and cause a break. yes, cv joints have cool factor and can be more efficient when turning but honestly, guys have been running u-joint style chromoly shafts forever and they really aren't so bad. not to mention, they are a lot more affordable and will work with prosteer ball joints
for whatever it's worth, i think you might find that running a basic chromoly front drive shaft with u-joints will get the job done just fine. unlike factory shafts, they have beefed up yokes and full circle clips on the u-joints (instead of c-clips) and they will not come apart and cause a break. yes, cv joints have cool factor and can be more efficient when turning but honestly, guys have been running u-joint style chromoly shafts forever and they really aren't so bad. not to mention, they are a lot more affordable and will work with prosteer ball joints
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oh, i'm sure he will but, that doesn't change the fact that dyanatrac does not nor does it change the fact that u-joint style shafts work well, are more affordable and will work just fine with prosteer ball joints.
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07-08-2010, 07:56 AM
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There is nothing wrong with u-joint style shafts they work just fine and yes they work with pro-steer ball joints.
But- There are many customers running Pro steer ball joints and RCV's they do work together but you do have to modify the lower ball joint a tad.
We have all three items in stock. And will get you what ever you want.
David
But- There are many customers running Pro steer ball joints and RCV's they do work together but you do have to modify the lower ball joint a tad.
We have all three items in stock. And will get you what ever you want.
David
07-08-2010, 08:00 AM
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fact that u-joint style shafts work well,are more affordable
Wayolife I think I need to send you a set of RCV's and your opinion will soon change.
David