Those running a D44 rear.........

Matt98XJ · Mar 9, 2009

Have you broken any 30 spline shafts, and if so what size tire were you running? Trying to decide if I wanna upgrade to 33 spline shafts over 30 spliners in my new project. Only gonna run 35's.

WaXJ_Skier · Mar 9, 2009

Matt98XJ said:
Have you broken any 30 spline shafts, and if so what size tire were you running? Trying to decide if I wanna upgrade to 33 spline shafts over 30 spliners in my new project. Only gonna run 35's.

I've been fine with stock shafts and 33's haven't really tested my 35's yet. I would think with a decent set of alloy shafts you should be fine with the 30 spline. Also makes it easier to get spares if you break something.

Avanteone · Mar 9, 2009

What 33 spline kit are you looking at? I do NOT like the Super 44 kit with the Detroit, let me know what you're planning and I'll fill you in on my opinion.

XJ_ranger · Mar 9, 2009

Avanteone said:
What 33 spline kit are you looking at? I do NOT like the Super 44 kit with the Detroit, let me know what you're planning and I'll fill you in on my opinion.

because of the ring gear spacer?

Ba-Riedo · Mar 9, 2009

Avanteone said:
What 33 spline kit are you looking at? I do NOT like the Super 44 kit with the Detroit, let me know what you're planning and I'll fill you in on my opinion.

Doesn't Jeremy run this kit with an OX?

-Alex

Matt98XJ · Mar 9, 2009

Avanteone said:
What 33 spline kit are you looking at? I do NOT like the Super 44 kit with the Detroit, let me know what you're planning and I'll fill you in on my opinion.

I can get it cheaper if I piece it together, but this pretty much the way I was thinking of going. What do you not like about it John? All the shimming required to make the Detroit work?

Avanteone · Mar 9, 2009

Matt98XJ said:
I can get it cheaper if I piece it together, but this pretty much the way I was thinking of going. What do you not like about it John? All the shimming required to make the Detroit work?

Yes. It's an absolute PITA to set up, and they're way smaller carrier bearings too.

Matt98XJ · Mar 9, 2009

Yeah that's what I was thinking. Maybe I'll just stick to the 30 spline shafts. I have to get aftermarket shafts regardless, because I'll be converting to a 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern, and I don't wanna run spacers.

Los Lobos · Mar 10, 2009

I run 35sp Dutchman axles in mine. Same size as the D60. They will make what you and warranty it too. They are in Portland.

WaXJ_Skier · Mar 10, 2009

Los Lobos said:
I run 35sp Dutchman axles in mine. Same size as the D60. They will make what you and warranty it too. They are in Portland.

Running an ARB?

Los Lobos · Mar 10, 2009

WaXJ_Skier said:
Running an ARB?

Yes.

WaXJ_Skier · Mar 10, 2009

Los Lobos said:
Yes.

The reason I decided against going 35 spline was the ARB being the only locker option.

jeepboy381 · Mar 10, 2009

Matt98XJ said:
Yeah that's what I was thinking. Maybe I'll just stick to the 30 spline shafts. I have to get aftermarket shafts regardless, because I'll be converting to a 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern, and I don't wanna run spacers.

You don't need to get aftermarket shafts, your factory ones are plenty strong enough for even 35's. You just need to get your axles and brake drums re-drilled to 5-4.5, thats what I did and it cost around $100 for my dana 44 rear. I have been running with stock shafts on 33's for a very long time and now 35's with no problems. No need to go alloy unless you are going crazy with big tires and a bigger engine.

Matt98XJ · Mar 10, 2009

The flange is too small to double drill for the larger pattern. Otherwise I would.

nickguy · Mar 10, 2009

WaXJ_Skier said:
The reason I decided against going 30 spline was the ARB being the only locker option.

I run 33's on with an OX and 30 spline AlloyUSa shafts. Think you can run an OX in the 33 spline flavor too. No issue here so far but then I tend not get all that extreme. I am a luddite at heart and like cables over air lines.

WaXJ_Skier · Mar 10, 2009

nickguy said:
I run 33's on with an OX and 30 spline AlloyUSa shafts. Think you can run an OX in the 33 spline flavor too. No issue here so far but then I tend not get all that extreme. I am a luddite at heart and like cables over air lines.

fixed it I meant to say 35 spline. I currently have 30 spline shafts, I would have paid for 35 spline shafts if there were options other than an arb.

GlueNTape · Mar 10, 2009

WHy down on ARB? I am mapping out my axle plans, just curious if you have had personal trail expereince with one or another. I was leaning towards the 33 spl OX solution.

Share your story:clap:

fubar XJ · Mar 10, 2009

I have the stock 30 spline shafts in the rear, it's been no problem thus far through some moderate/hard wheeling, nothing insane though.

As far as the OX/ARB issue, I'd go ARB if I could do it again. The OX operation isn't as consistent or simple as the ARB, you have to account for the cable both from a routing perspective and protection at the diff cover. I've had ongoing issues with the cable actuation, it's finicky. The ARB in my other rig has been flawless from day one.

2xtreme · Mar 10, 2009

Mine are stock D44 30 spline shafts. 33" TSL's (similar size to 35's) and spooled. No issues at all.

I am relatively easy on my stuff so I would feel comfortable with 37's and the stock shafts. There are others that could easily break stock 30splines with 35's in the right situation.

Michael

WaXJ_Skier · Mar 10, 2009

GlueNTape said:
WHy down on ARB? I am mapping out my axle plans, just curious if you have had personal trail expereince with one or another. I was leaning towards the 33 spl OX solution.

Share your story:clap:

Price an complexity, I don't like the idea of air lines. I would feel more comfortable with a Detroit or Lunchbox locker.

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