Roxtar
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- NW Indiana-Chicago area
I'm trying to decide on a set of joints to go in my new alloy axles. Conventional wisdom says go with any of the needle-less setups like CTM, OX or Randy's new super joints. I've always wondered about wear issues with these on a DD. In my business we use plain bearings (metal sliding on metal) for bushings only (a shaft sliding though, for instance), never in a spinning design. For spinning you typically use a standard type bearing (roller, ball, or needle) because a constant spinning motion causes plain bearings to wear prematurely. Calling Rawbrown confirmed my concerns as he said he wouldn't recommend using them on a DD without locking hubs. They won't break but they do wear quickly.
I probably put 2000 miles on my XJ between trail rides. I don't need to buy a super strong joint and have it worn out before it hits the trail for the first time.
This whole, somewhat longwinded, post is actually a preface to asking if others out there are using these joints in DDs and, if so, what are your experiences with the wear issues I described.
I probably put 2000 miles on my XJ between trail rides. I don't need to buy a super strong joint and have it worn out before it hits the trail for the first time.
This whole, somewhat longwinded, post is actually a preface to asking if others out there are using these joints in DDs and, if so, what are your experiences with the wear issues I described.