This is a walk through of the assembly and installation for a pair of Revolution Gear and Axle USA made cromoly front axle shafts.
Several weeks ago I managed to break a front driver's side Superior cromoly axle shaft with a Spicer 5-760 u-joint.
In my situation, the Jeep was stuck with a rock behind the rear diff and a rock in front of the driver's side tire. The break occurred at full driver's steering lock while trying to climb up and over. I believe the u joint cracked which led to the ear on the stub folding over.
Most aftermarket axle shafts use the factory size 5-760 u joint. Superior did. Revolution offers a similar shaft in their Discovery line of imported shafts. While I'm sure these are a very good option for most users, there is a bigger, stronger option that fits the stock TJ Dana 30 and Dana 44 axle.
Several weeks ago I managed to break a front driver's side Superior cromoly axle shaft with a Spicer 5-760 u-joint.
In my situation, the Jeep was stuck with a rock behind the rear diff and a rock in front of the driver's side tire. The break occurred at full driver's steering lock while trying to climb up and over. I believe the u joint cracked which led to the ear on the stub folding over.
Most aftermarket axle shafts use the factory size 5-760 u joint. Superior did. Revolution offers a similar shaft in their Discovery line of imported shafts. While I'm sure these are a very good option for most users, there is a bigger, stronger option that fits the stock TJ Dana 30 and Dana 44 axle.
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