Ford 8.8 axle swap

[albsvx]

FYI:  in case you weren't aware.  SOLID is the same thing as the old Rock Krusher.
They're only $99 ... when you're spending $55 for just a ring, is that really that much more?
The other thing I would suggest, because I have personally fallen in love with them, is lubelocker gaskets.

[Axle]

You mean like RTV?  That's what I use now.  It's great when you're like me and you break things alot.  Other than that, that stuff leaks like crazy!

[albsvx]

http://www.lubelocker.com/

AWESOME!

I've got them on both my diffs, and my transmission fluid pan.

Makes getting in and out a lot cleaner and easier, and no leaks.

[Axle]

Thanks, I think I'll try those out.  Not too bad on the price.  I always carry RTV on the trail anyway, so if for some reason I can't reuse the gasket, then I have a backup.  I must say, RTV is a pain.

[albsvx]

they've got a metal core, so I'd imagine they take a lot of abuse before they can't be used anymore, but I haven't owned mine long enough to really say.

I always end up making a huge mess with rtv, and end up with leaks afterwards anyway. 

but I'm a slob.

[Seabee_BUC]

What kind of time frame are we looking at for welding the brackets on and such?

[Axle]

The brackets could be here by the end of the week, but probably not until sometime next week.  As soon as I get the brackets, I'll post it up and see what everyone's schedule's can support. 

[Axle]

What do you guys think about this...

I can either get Chromoly shafts for the Dana 30 and a new 1310 cv drive shaft for the rear

or

A special drive shaft from Carolina that they say is pretty much bullet proof.  It's some kind of Toyota conversion that is supposed to be top shelf.

I just can't do both, unfortunatly.

[reg]

 Chromoly shafts for the Dana 30 and a new 1310 cv drive shaft for the rear

[HOT-ROD]

i would say rear drive shaft. you up graded the rear axle. and you want your drive shaft to be able to keey up with your axles. like this one guy we knew who got d60 rock crusher BLAH BLAH BLAH 13,000.00 dollars later. first time out on the trail, and ka-pow. busted drive shaft. still had stock on there.

[HOT-ROD]

d30 shafts and 1310

[Seabee_BUC]

Go for the D30 Shafts Axle. Since you are putting the Super kit in the rear, it only makes sense to do the front now too......

[Cheek-Bone]

i would say rear drive shaft. you up graded the rear axle. and you want your drive shaft to be able to keey up with your axles. like this one guy we knew who got d60 rock crusher BLAH BLAH BLAH 13,000.00 dollars later. first time out on the trail, and ka-pow. busted drive shaft. still had stock on there.

Jon is right and it was pretty funny to see the biggest jeep in groton getting pulled out by One-eye's not far from stock Jeep. The video is under winch in the trading post. But also from what Al has said it sound like the Dana 30 shafts are definately worth the investment.

[Axle]

Thanks for the help, guys.  I found a set of alloy usa chromoly's online for $475 and free shipping.  They're normally almost $600 everywhere else.  So, after I put the new t-case yoke on and I can get a measurement, then I'll call Carolina and order my new driveshaft.

[Kral4me]

Sweet