D30 shaft change with ARB

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brandon350

NAXJA Forum User

Location

New Jersey

• Dec 4, 2010

• #1

Quick question, I've been searching but can't find any info.

I recently had a shop install ARB air lockers and 4.88 gears in my C8.25 and D30. When I blow the shafts/u-joints, is the replacement process the same as stock, or will I have to fiddle around in the diffs?

Thanks,
Brandon

 

whitexj98

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Cali

• Dec 4, 2010

• #2

If i understand the question then yes, they would be the same, they are the same shafts, so if you do blow them you can just replace them or upgrade to some chroms.

 

VAhasnoWAVES

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Lake City, Mi

• Dec 4, 2010

• #3

just make sure the spline count is the same... something like the shafts offered in the super 30 kit (from superior, they offer it with a 30 spline shaft vs the stock 27 spline) will not work in your current locker(s).

 

VAhasnoWAVES

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Lake City, Mi

• Dec 4, 2010

• #4

ooops... double post.

 

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brandon350

NAXJA Forum User

Location

New Jersey

• Dec 4, 2010

• #5

Thanks for the reply. I just wasn't sure if the lockers themselves would keep the shafts from sliding out like they did stock. Since I had a shop do the diff work, I'm just having trouble visualizing how everything comes together in there.

 

whitexj98

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Cali

• Dec 4, 2010

• #6

The fronts will slide out, but the rear will still have the C clips so you have to open up the diff.

 

REVROK

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Location

Spring Creek, NV

• Dec 5, 2010

• #7

The rears are the same regardless in an 8.25... I hope you boughts 30 spline if you spent the coin on an ARB for the D30 (no need to answer). Just make sure of your front spline count, the installation itself is unchanged.