What is the weakest link?

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11-05-2010, 02:02 PM

davegus

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What is the weakest link?

Curious on opinions here - with a lifted Rubicon on 37s and 5.13s, what's the weakest link in the axle / drive train - i.e. what would be the first part to break (not including from impact)?

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11-05-2010, 02:03 PM

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bent c's and stock axle shafts

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11-05-2010, 02:48 PM

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Dont know about the jks but i know on the tj rubis the outers on the front axle are the same as the dana 30.

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11-05-2010, 02:58 PM

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bent c's and stock axle shafts

C's and tubes.

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11-05-2010, 03:06 PM

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If your sig is your setup then it looks really good. The next best thing to do for strength would be to add the C Gussets and Axel Sleeves from Off Road Evolution.

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11-05-2010, 03:08 PM

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Dont know about the jks but i know on the tj rubis the outers on the front axle are the same as the dana 30.

they're the same

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11-07-2010, 06:04 AM

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Thanks!

Appreciate the feedback. I had assumed it would be the driveshafts but after talking to a few wheelers and now this thread - looks like C Gussets and Axle tubes are next on the list.

Thanks again.

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11-07-2010, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by davegus

Appreciate the feedback. I had assumed it would be the driveshafts but after talking to a few wheelers and now this thread - looks like C Gussets and Axle tubes are next on the list.

Thanks again.

With 37's and a 3.5"lift your driveshafts may fail, same with axleshafts, but lets face it it's way easier and cheaper to replace either of those than the whole axle assembly

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11-07-2010, 08:57 AM

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I had assumed it would be the driveshafts

Lifted Auto's have issues with the front driveshafts, and lifted 2doors have issues with the short rear driveshafts. With a manual 4door, you should be ok for a while. Just keep an eye on the tcase ends of both shafts.

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