I am going to be putting in axles sleeves this winter on my D30. I can only find one video on youtube by EVO doing their axle and sleeves. Any other videos around? Does anyone have a write up about doing the job? Do I have to remove my gears to put these in for welding of just clean them up good inside before and after?

 

I removed the gears and axles and took the axle housing off the vehicle. You have to drill a lot of holes all around the tubes. Some people do it on the vehicle. Either way, pull the ring gear/carrier out. You have to make certain the tubes and differential are very clean after all the drilling and welding.

 

Nitro makes a pound in axle sleeve that the guys in California had an install party on and they posted videos and tips. I can't post links as I'm in mobile but if you search nitro sleeves you may be able to find it.

 

Unless you are one heck of a welder,you should have a shop do it.The idea of drilling 1/2 inch holes in my housing does not sound like fun

 

Why not go with nitros and skip the weld?

 

No you don't need to remove the gears just the outters.

Yes make sure to clean everything !

 

Thanks all. I have a used axle I am going to build up over the winter. Gussets, sleeves skid, etc. Not enough funds for a new axle, plus I need a winter project to keep me sane!