Snapping Axles :(
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Snapping Axles :(
Well, Technically its not snapping axles.. cuz the shafts are perfectly fine, its the damn yolk at the end of the axle around the ujoint that keeps going!!! Im ****ed! The first one went, and i bought a diff. one.. its used so i was skeptical about it, and i broke it.. Im thinking i will try and buy a Chromoly one. I hope it fixes the problem.. If someone can diagnose me that would be great!
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my driveline angle is fine.. i broke the first one when my truck was stock, and now i broke this one with the 6" Lift a 35's. I think its just cuz the one i bought to get by on was old.. ill buy some chromolys and see if they work ok.
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i'm asumming this is a d44 right? i got a quick question if it is, what is the socket you need for the hubs to get to the u-joint? there is a weird/ big socket needed right? i just broke another ujoint and want to do this one myself and need all the tools ready.
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Originally Posted by MG86TA
my driveline angle is fine.. i broke the first one when my truck was stock, and now i broke this one with the 6" Lift a 35's. I think its just cuz the one i bought to get by on was old.. ill buy some chromolys and see if they work ok.
Good luck with it...
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MG86TA, you running a locker or posi up front? That could explain your shaft breakage. Did you put new u-joints in when you swapped shafts? Sloppy u-joints will chew up yoke ears causing them to snap. Are you throwing the hammer down when the wheels are cranked? There's another explanation.
Chromos SHOULD hold up fine on a 44 with say, 38"s or smaller tires from what people using them have said.
Chromos SHOULD hold up fine on a 44 with say, 38"s or smaller tires from what people using them have said.
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Ok
Texan: Its a Spindle Nut Socket, you can pick it up at any automotive store
77: No, Its open up front. The first one that snapped was with bald 33's. The second one that snapped was me being stuck trying to get out in reverse, i gased it too much i guess. Im hoping Chromos help my situation.
Texan: Its a Spindle Nut Socket, you can pick it up at any automotive store
77: No, Its open up front. The first one that snapped was with bald 33's. The second one that snapped was me being stuck trying to get out in reverse, i gased it too much i guess. Im hoping Chromos help my situation.
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Originally Posted by Texan1983
i'm asumming this is a d44 right? i got a quick question if it is, what is the socket you need for the hubs to get to the u-joint? there is a weird/ big socket needed right? i just broke another ujoint and want to do this one myself and need all the tools ready.
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Along with the tech article on u-joints here is another tip. When you get the new joints assembled take a hammer and give the angled part of the yoke a good smack on both axle shafts. This sets the needle bearings and end caps into position - you will notice the u-joint moves much more freely after you do this. 