Hey, buddy, can you spare a couple of D30 axle shaft stubs?

Nimrod · Jul 18, 2014

I need to remove the locker from my D30 and deliver it to a gear shop, where a replacement axle is awaiting regearing and installation of the locker. It would be most convenient if I were able to drive the Jeep while the axle is being worked on, which means driving it without a front differential carrier in place. To do that, I need to install broken (or intentionally shortened) axle stubs temporarily, and I do not have any.

Does anyone have a couple of D30 axle stubs that I can borrow for a week or so? It would be hugely appreciated.

Jays siik xj · Jul 18, 2014

I do but im a lil far.. why cant you run your axle housing bare?

dktool · Jul 18, 2014

With the carrier missing, what is going to keep the axles from flopping around like a limp _ _ _ _ ?

splatvonzipper · Jul 18, 2014

dktool said:
With the carrier missing, what is going to keep the axles from flopping around like a limp _ _ _ _ ?

Just be sure to drive straight, watch your mirrors, and if you see one sliding out make a quick turn to reseat it. LOL :cheers: No, dont do that.

Nimrod · Jul 18, 2014

dktool said:
With the carrier missing, what is going to keep the axles from flopping around like a limp _ _ _ _ ?

Um . . . hubs.

Nimrod · Jul 18, 2014

splatvonzipper said:
Just be sure to drive straight, watch your mirrors, and if you see one sliding out make a quick turn to reseat it. LOL :cheers: No, dont do that.

I'll be very, very, careful. Plus, I'll tighten down the bolts that secure the hub.

Jays siik xj · Jul 18, 2014

splatvonzipper said:
Just be sure to drive straight, watch your mirrors, and if you see one sliding out make a quick turn to reseat it. LOL :cheers: No, dont do that.

Mirrors? Idk where your mirrors are mounted but I know I cant see my FRONT axle in my mirrors...

Nimrod · Jul 18, 2014

Jays siik xj said:
I do but im a lil far.. why cant you run your axle housing bare?

Redlands is a bit too far. Thanks though!

Not exactly sure why I can't run the axle housing bare. But someone much more knowledgeable than me (Cracker) told me so and I believe him. I'm trusting that way.

GrimmJeeper · Jul 18, 2014

hey man i should have what you need, i have a pile of hubs with stubs stuck in em that will never come out. PM me for my number if you don't have it i'll be here all day, im located in gardena where the 91/110 meet.

Nimrod · Jul 18, 2014

That's perfect! I'll be right in that area this evening. PM forthcoming.

GrimmJeeper · Jul 18, 2014

and handled.

pays to be red

:thumbup:

Nimrod · Jul 18, 2014

GrimmJeeper said:
pays to be red

:thumbup:

You got that right! I've gotten more help and advice from NAXJA

members than I can ever repay.

GrimmJeeper · Jul 18, 2014

Nimrod said:
You got that right! I've gotten more help and advice from members than I can ever repay.

the only thing most of us ask in return is friendship...

and don't get help then take off, that's a big one too lol

souske · Jul 19, 2014

You cant run without a.carrier, even with hubs, because the parastitic drag from the grease is enough to cause the shafts to rotate.

Dont see any reason you couldnt have thrown a carrier minus ring gear and ran it that way.

Good on grimm for getting you covered!

David_Bricker · Jul 19, 2014

But if he's just running the outer stub shafts, and no inner shafts, he should be good, no?

David Bricker / SYR

Nimrod · Jul 19, 2014

David_Bricker said:
But if he's just running the outer stub shafts, and no inner shafts, he should be good, no?

I'll find out soon enough.

souske · Jul 19, 2014

Yes, it will be fine

sidewaysstarion · Jul 19, 2014

souske said:
You cant run without a.carrier, even with hubs, because the parastitic drag from the grease is enough to cause the shafts to rotate.

You need to stop hanging out with rockclimber...:nono:

splatvonzipper · Jul 19, 2014

Nimrod said:
I'll be very, very, careful. Plus, I'll tighten down the bolts that secure the hub.

Parabolic mirrors mounted on the raingutter. Haha. You got me there.

dktool · Jul 19, 2014

If the object is to run with no axles, can't you just remove the axle nut, remove unit bearing, pull the complete shaft assy. out, reinstall the unit bearing and drive away ?

Hey, buddy, can you spare a couple of D30 axle shaft stubs?

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