Topic: front axle shaft

[Jlayne]

Better to use a TJ or +'96 XJ since they have the 279x U-joints instead of the 260x's.

Really though, if you're looking to keep a D30 in there the strongest is the late model XJ's since they are high-pinion as well as having one piece shafts AND axle tube.  Then add the 279x U-joints...

good point

[drunkencityworker]

keep your hp dana 30. put tj pas side axle shaft in. there is a trick seal that works great. gljt.org has good tech write up check end of thread for trick seal num. worked for me

[Bounty Hunter]

Yopu could flip it but, that don't eliminate the WEAK center shaft. it will break easily.  IMO  one piece shaft is the only way.   

You break many?  I used my old d30 pretty hard with a lincoln locker and 33" TSL's, never had a problem with the disconnect shafts.

[oldjeep]

You break many?  I used my old d30 pretty hard with a lincoln locker and 33" TSL's, never had a problem with the disconnect shafts.

If you have the later style with the larger u-joints, they're not bad.  The TJ shaft does really simplify things though.

My opinion is that if you are going to do a 1 piece shaft replacement, it's a good time to just swap all the shafts to alloys. 

[pioneer4x4]

thanks guys for all yalls input, i already have a cv drive shaft on there now, im just gonna swap to a tj or 96+ xj shaft and install that seal mentioned and say good by to the vac disco. would yall grab one out of jy or new? if new where is a reputable place to get one from? figure if i go to jy i mine as well pull both sides to upgrade to bigger joints. just out of curiosity, why did they even use the vac disco system to begin with if there isn't much noticeable difference between 1 piece shaft and two?

[sharpxmen]

thanks guys for all yalls input, i already have a cv drive shaft on there now, im just gonna swap to a tj or 96+ xj shaft and install that seal mentioned and say good by to the vac disco. would yall grab one out of jy or new? if new where is a reputable place to get one from? figure if i go to jy i mine as well pull both sides to upgrade to bigger joints. just out of curiosity, why did they even use the vac disco system to begin with if there isn't much noticeable difference between 1 piece shaft and two?

so the diff and d/s won't spin. It's serves somewhat the same purpose as the wheel hub disconnects (can't remember the exact name - someone help me here :) although in that case the axles won't spin either.

[drunkencityworker]

Here is the write up I was talking about.

http://www.gljt.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=3032

There is some discussion of what different people did. I did what tjmcd did if you look at his response and there is a part number. I didnt do what truth did who started thread.

Hope this helps

First time I was nervous and took my time. Now popn axles out no biggie. good luck and try and keep us updated