axle shafts.

NorCalChris

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Central Coast, Ca

• Jan 21, 2008

• #1

my buddy tore into his axle to figure out why its clicking. ended up finding out the wheel bearing was messed up. and it messed up one of his shafts too. his question: go with a used shaft, or just buy a new one? his jeep is completly stock.

 

needsrepair

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Michigan

• Jan 21, 2008

• #2

Depends on the mileage of the used shaft and the difference to go new. You already know that. I travel far so I try to keep everything as new as poss. If hes staying around town and dont want to spend a lot. go used. If traveling far pay attention to any noise and lift it up and wiggle things to check for loose parts before heading out. I went to Co last summer. Maiden voyage after lift and extensive work and I was nervous as a whore in church. Made it with no problems to speak of. Moab is next

 

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xalexjx

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Newcomb, NY

• Jan 21, 2008

• #3

You can buy cv axle shafts through napa auto parts. Just under 100 bucks a side.

 

NorCalChris

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Central Coast, Ca

• Jan 21, 2008

• #4

yea. i told him new is best, but it depends on his cash flow.

 

CanMan

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Lake Tapps, WA

• Jan 21, 2008

• #5

If its all stock and a D35, replace it with a good used one, IMO. If its a 8.25 or D44, and he plans on doing anything else with it, buy a new shaft. My .02.

 

NorCalChris

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Central Coast, Ca

• Jan 21, 2008

• #6

its a d35

 

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lawsoncl

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North Idaho

• Jan 21, 2008

• #7

xalexjx said:

You can buy cv axle shafts through napa auto parts. Just under 100 bucks a side.

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I'm assuming it was a rear axle. On the D35 c-clip, the bearing runs directly on the shaft and if it goes south can damage the axle. I have heard of sleeving the damaged axle facing and running a different bearing. Personally, I'd hit the junkyard and grab a new shaft. Replace the bearings and seals on both sides and call it done.

 

NorCalChris

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Central Coast, Ca

• Jan 21, 2008

• #8

i told him to swap to 8.8. but he doesnt want to!!!!...

 

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xalexjx

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Newcomb, NY

• Jan 21, 2008

• #9

oops my bad,, miss read that,.Id say look around and swap in a 8.25 or another 35. If you look you could get d35 shafts for free.

 

NorCalChris

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Central Coast, Ca

• Jan 21, 2008

• #10

free???....know anybody with free shafts??

 

Shorty

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on the beach in Ocean View, VA

• Jan 21, 2008

• #11

norcalchris said:

free???....know anybody with free shafts??

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the last time I found out I had a D35, I felt like I'd already gotten the shaft!:laugh3:

 

Andy Steiner

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Las Vegas, NV

• Jan 21, 2008

• #12

norcalchris said:

free???....know anybody with free shafts??

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I have a pair of shafts for the Dana 35 that you're welcome to have. Don't need them anymore as I have a 44 under the rear now. The only issue is that I live in Las Vegas. If you or a friend is visiting here and wouldn't mind taking back, there yours.


Andy

 

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xalexjx

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Newcomb, NY

• Jan 21, 2008

• #13

told you ya could get free shafts!