Stuck shaft
JK Jedi
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As i recall, that flange isn't always straight (depends on where your pinion angle is set). Compare to the other side. Also, check the plug welds. If it really did rotate, those would be sheared off (it has happened). If the tube isn't bent, just weld the tube to the cast and that will prevent any future issues.
Or, upgrade, haha. Just making sure you don't spend money you don't want or need to spend.
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JK Enthusiast
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As i recall, that flange isn't always straight (depends on where your pinion angle is set). Compare to the other side. Also, check the plug welds. If it really did rotate, those would be sheared off (it has happened). If the tube isn't bent, just weld the tube to the cast and that will prevent any future issues. Or, upgrade, haha. Just making sure you don't spend money you don't want or need to spend.
JK Junkie
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That's a fact. It is the one major weakness to the rear axle. They should talk to Ford about how to do plug welds. My portaband couldn't even put a scratch in the ones on my D60. Had to cut the cast away and break it off on parts. Then go back with a cutoff. Even the cutoff wheel took a crap on them. I finally cut as much as I could with a plasma and then hit it with a grinder. That's how it should be done!
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JK Enthusiast
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That's a fact. It is the one major weakness to the rear axle. They should talk to Ford about how to do plug welds. My portaband couldn't even put a scratch in the ones on my D60. Had to cut the cast away and break it off on parts. Then go back with a cutoff. Even the cutoff wheel took a crap on them. I finally cut as much as I could with a plasma and then hit it with a grinder. That's how it should be done!
JK Junkie
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JK Junkie
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05+ have quite a bit more beef. Wider, larger tubes, much larger C's and knuckles, 35 spline outers, stronger unit bearing, virtually plug and play ABS sensor (assuming you match the rear tooth count to the front).
The pre-05 really aren't weak. One item most go with is the Currie 35 spline hubs. The upside is that they are lighter and have more room to weld stuff on on the driver side tube. If you're not planning to run 40" plus stickies with a V8, they are probably more than good. I think the width on them is around 69.5" vs. 72" on the 05+. Most people are going with the 05+ now because it really doesn't cost more and they don't require any upgrades other than gears and lockers.
The pre-05 really aren't weak. One item most go with is the Currie 35 spline hubs. The upside is that they are lighter and have more room to weld stuff on on the driver side tube. If you're not planning to run 40" plus stickies with a V8, they are probably more than good. I think the width on them is around 69.5" vs. 72" on the 05+. Most people are going with the 05+ now because it really doesn't cost more and they don't require any upgrades other than gears and lockers.
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JK Enthusiast
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05+ have quite a bit more beef. Wider, larger tubes, much larger C's and knuckles, 35 spline outers, stronger unit bearing, virtually plug and play ABS sensor (assuming you match the rear tooth count to the front). The pre-05 really aren't weak. One item most go with is the Currie 35 spline hubs. The upside is that they are lighter and have more room to weld stuff on on the driver side tube. If you're not planning to run 40" plus stickies with a V8, they are probably more than good. I think the width on them is around 69.5" vs. 72" on the 05+. Most people are going with the 05+ now because it really doesn't cost more and they don't require any upgrades other than gears and lockers.
JK Junkie
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Should just need a new shaft then. Get some chromo shafts and be done. Ten Factory seems to be the best about warranty should you bend or break one.
