D30 Chromemoly shaft question

falcon556 · Jul 18, 2007

I just bought a set of Yukon chromemoly shafts for my XJ.
I noticed that the diameter of the long shafts next to the UJoint is larger
than the original and I will not be able to install the mud slingers the original had.
Can I find aftermarket mud slingers anywhere?
I'd like to protect the shaft hole and the differential seal from mud etc.
Can they be used without slingers without causing problems?

87manche · Jul 18, 2007

alright, right forum.

http://alloyusa.com/products.html

down at the bottom, tube oil seals.

falcon556 · Jul 18, 2007

87manche said:
alright, right forum.

http://alloyusa.com/products.html

down at the bottom, tube oil seals.

I see them, I looked around, not cheap!
Any other alternative?

87manche · Jul 18, 2007

leave them out?
My axles hasn't had them or dust shields for a long time now, doesn't seem to be an issue.

mjma · Jul 18, 2007

they're not all that important unless you do a lot of mud and water crossings. They are a good idea and don't hurt at all to have. At 60-70 bux a set I don't think that they're over-priced.

falcon556 · Jul 19, 2007

87manche said:
leave them out?
My axles hasn't had them or dust shields for a long time now, doesn't seem to be an issue.

I think I'll leave them out.

falcon556 · Jul 19, 2007

mjma said:
they're not all that important unless you do a lot of mud and water crossings. They are a good idea and don't hurt at all to have. At 60-70 bux a set I don't think that they're over-priced.

It is my DD it doesn't get wet and dirty very often.
Besides the money, I don't want to wait for them, I have to do some work on my XJ and be on the road again by Sunday night.
I'll try to do without them.
Thanks.

jeeperjohn · Jul 19, 2007

I opened up the hole a little and used silicone to hold them in place. Working good so far.

falcon556 · Jul 20, 2007

jeeperjohn said:
I opened up the hole a little and used silicone to hold them in place. Working good so far.

Good man, I tried it, I think it will be ok.
Originally I thought that it would make the bore too thin, turned out to have plenty of thickness left.
I am talking about the split 2 piece slinger.
Thanks.

D30 Chromemoly shaft question

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