Ultimate Dana 30! Episode 1 Artec Truss Install

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Ultimate Dana 30! This phrase is laughable to many but in the right application these axles can be outstanding! We are building this Dana 30 from the ground up, starting with a high pinion version from a 1999 Jeep Cherokee.
We will be throwing every upgrade at this axle throughout this series.
Gears, lockers, RCV axle shafts and even some lesser known steering and brake upgrades. When paired with my brothers lightweight 2001 Jeep Wrangler this will be a truly indestructible combination!
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@thefred1392 5 лет назад

Thanks for thinking of the little guys. Not all of us can afford/need to go Dana 60. This is something I've been wanting to do to my hp d30 (swapped out the lp d30) I just got chromoly shafts😁

@Dhane-0 5 лет назад

Artec makes such a good looking kit. I love mine on my d60, they really are worth every penny 👌

@FMJeeping 5 лет назад

Badass. This is the direction I plan on going. Possibly this winter. Good to know I have a resource.

@rile5960 4 года назад

This is what I run. Sleeved and Artec with RCV’s 35’s and 37’s has no issues at all. And 17” big brake kit with knuckles.

@mr.caceres305 3 года назад

How has it been holding up for you? thinking of building my axle to run 37s

@rile5960 3 года назад

@@mr.caceres305 It is tough, RCV’s and never will go bigger. I love it.

@mr.caceres305 3 года назад

@@rile5960 yeah I’m on the fence about building my D30 or building a waggy 44

@teoteagueosborne 5 лет назад

Perfect timing for this video! I plan to do this very soon

@moabwheeling 5 лет назад

This is exactly what I want to do to my D30 in my TJ. This is going to be a awesome build series . I do follow Muddy Beards also and I like his content as well . Thank you both for doing a series on this . Until next time take care Nate .

@DirtLifestyle 5 лет назад

Thanks man! Those guys are my best friends. Glad to hear your following their builds as well!

@alisutherland1103 4 года назад

These videos are second to none are incredibly informative. Honestly these videos are amazing and give me a great idea of where I want to take my skills. Also love that you play hip hop beats and rock. Much obliged.

@DirtLifestyle 4 года назад

Thank you! I appreciate you taking time to give me a positive comment! 🤘

@MFKR696 4 года назад

Just a friendly FYI, when you're welding applications that need to cool down in a controlled manner, just wrap a fiberglass blanket around it and you'll generally have no problems. Tis what I do with cast iron repairs.

@craftsmancollaborative 5 лет назад

Put together a very similar setup while sticking a HP 30 under the front of my XJ. Solid build video.

@OldGriz708 4 года назад

Great video Nate👍. It's nice to see someone that has the common sense ( a super power in today's world) to do things right the first time. That was something my Father really drummed into my head that people can never find the time to do things right but they can find the time to do things over🙄

@bsideadventures2180 5 лет назад

The best Jeep builder around. Thanks for youre hard work on the videos

@DirtLifestyle 5 лет назад

Thanks man! Kind words 🤘 I appreciate it

@ruubguus4321 5 лет назад

Professional and clean good job!!!!

@cjg253 5 лет назад

I've never encountered an axle with cast inner C's, only forged steel. I have only seen cast on outer knuckles and the axle center section.

@NewAgeCarBarn 5 лет назад

Just got one today and gunna buy this same kit for my zj because of you Nate. Thanks for the inspiration.

@DirtLifestyle 5 лет назад

Awesome man!

@jasonpittman7470 3 года назад

Great video Nate, as always. Just wanted to say thanks.

@stevej6824 5 лет назад

Awesome job I like Artec products, I have them on my ‘83 GMC K2500 Using their front hydraulic steering mount and truss combo on my front D60 and their rear truss on my rear D70HD 👍

@DirtLifestyle 5 лет назад

Thanks man!

@shoffman75 5 лет назад

Get some blankets to wrap it up and let it cool nice and slow.

@tomthompson7400 4 года назад

nice looking kit , well thought out.

@TheRightLine Год назад

I think I'll be building one of these for my dad's TJ this yr. Perfect time to find your video.

@craigversetti5700 3 года назад

Fantastic 👏 video Nate !!! Thanks

@Fixitall-ACE 5 лет назад

Your videos are so professionally done!!! Great work!!! Your channel is doing great.

@DirtLifestyle 5 лет назад

Thanks alot man! I put in alot of hours into these videos! Thank you for watching!

@mustangsally5901 4 года назад

Like it, your brother is one lucky guy to have a fabricator in the family.

@ProjectXJ 5 лет назад

I love my Artec truss. I bought the C-gussets and new ball joints that I need to make time to install. I also did gears in my dana 30. I am not a mechanic, but I must have done something right, because they haven't broken yet. :)

@pauljordan3064 5 лет назад

" I am not a mechanic, but I must have done something right..." One of my all time favorite quotes. I say it a lot. Almost as much as "I'm not a mechanic, what do you expect?"

@MrMctheking 4 года назад

“You can still get a ‘pretty good’ weld. Sounds like that commercial. Come to you for ok welds haha 😆

@paulbrouwer7559 4 года назад

I AM NOT A JEEP FAN. Full size all the way. Love your channel Nate. I'd quit my job and spend all my days in the shop and on the trail if I could. Congratulations and keep it up.

@michaelmrtonkaryan3192 5 лет назад

I Love your channel Great video!!!

@DirtLifestyle 5 лет назад

Thank you!

@dennisbo5004 5 лет назад

Great job Nate 👍👍👍👍

@LadyLucidity 4 года назад

I need a brother like this. Great videos. Now i want to learn how to weld.

@johnmunder7107 5 лет назад

Nice! Pretty much did the same with my JK & 37's. Used a different truss from JCR & also did the gussets. You just have to wheel carefully & since I went with 5.13's I didn't lock the front. Figure my u-joints or axles will be the weak point if something does give way & either are cheap & easy to fix. For me it was the least expensive way to go at the time since I can do my own work/welding. When it goes I'll upgrade to a 44 but it's been going this way for 2 years w/ no signs of any issues what so ever & we wheel our Jeeps. Have to watch the rest of your videos to see how it comes out!

@kenskens69 4 года назад

Hello , the dana 30 been working good for you im planing on doing the same but in my case i do competition well somthing like that it call average joe 4x4 and last year i blow my axel but dont want to spend on a dana 60 , sow will you say it will work going to upgrade to 37 and 5.13 gears thanks for you opinion and be safe

@johnmunder7107 4 года назад

@@kenskens69 It's certainly do-able but you'll have to take it easy. As you know the D30 ring & pinion is much smaller than the D44 & obviously the D60 so way easier to break if you start hammering on it. I take my approaches slow and easy & haven't had any issues. With the 5.13's I would not lock it in the front otherwise you are increasing the risk of breaking it. Just my .02 cents. Others may have different results but I've been running it like this for a couple of years with zero issues. Running Yukon gears professionally set up.

@kenskens69 4 года назад

@@johnmunder7107 thanks for the info ,and be safe

@netlans 4 года назад

With that gear ratio in a 30 the pinion looks like something that should be in a pocket watch and may well be the weak point.

@pauljordan3064 5 лет назад

Checked out the Muddy Beards guys. They seem pretty cool so I subscribed. Thanks for the lead.

@TheBeardedJeeper 5 лет назад

Great video! Really cool idea for a collab.

@bmaxTJ 6 месяцев назад

Thank you. Great info

@robp418 Год назад

Just did the truss and c-gussets to mine. Now I’ve gotta truss the rear and hopefully it’ll be pretty bulletproof while running my tj through whoops and small jumps

@thecherokeechannel688 5 лет назад

Another great video Nate! Im hoping to build my own "super 30" as well.

@DirtLifestyle 5 лет назад

Thanks man! You should definitely build one. They are an over looked axle 🤘

@metaldog7128 5 лет назад

Nice work 👍

@mikehoffman3690 5 лет назад

Nice set up.

@05glisedan 5 лет назад

Looking forward to episode 2. Gathered USA 4.56 gears, Grizzly locker and Yukon axles. Hope to learn something on the gears install. Thanks for sharing.

@onetruebob_tj 5 лет назад

Excellent setup! Same thing I'm running in my D30 with the exception of all Yukon. 10+ years of solid wheeling with no issues. Yukon makes quality products. 💪👊

@ProjectXJ 5 лет назад

Joe Man I did my own gears and it wasn't terrible but there are a few things you will need. set up bearings are a must. I didn't have a press so I put the carrier in the freezer and the bearings in the oven at like 150 degrees. They slipped right on, it was awesome! The hardest part, in my opinion, is getting the right preload on the pinion at the right depth. Good luck with your setup!

@05glisedan 5 лет назад

Currently running 33's. Now thinking of 35's. If we do go up, hopefully 4.56 won't be a problem. It'll be mainly highway, will try of wheel often - in Florida trails. With some mud. In the future, hopefully trails in GA, AL, TN, NC. Now thinking of putting on a truss, since the axle will be off anyways. Get it it all done at once.

@ProjectXJ 5 лет назад

@@05glisedan I am running 33's right now but will hopefully go up to 35's soon. I wanted to strengthen my axle before I did. 4.56 is a good gear choice for an auto, go 4.88 if you have a manual. My truss only cost a little over $100, then you just have to get it welded on. Make friends with a welder. lol

@05glisedan 5 лет назад

@@ProjectXJ Thanks for the pro-tip. I've been watching Rusty411. Saw his D30 install. Looks doable. Ordered in-lb torque wrench and GLX carrier pinion bearing puller. Seems the most important parts Patience and Attention to detail.

@stevenadelhoch6811 4 года назад

getting a free high pinion dana 30 this week, so looking for your guidance on total rebuild!

@mattbarrett41 3 года назад

Capture nuts on the underside of spring mount for mounting the lower bump stop

@kevinthouvenell1750 5 лет назад

Awesome looks great 👍

@DirtLifestyle 5 лет назад

Thanks bud

@daddygogo2479 4 года назад

sweet!!! I wish I knew where in WA your family lives jeep/quad trails are the only total freedom...4thisDaddy

@Kawarthametalsigns 4 года назад

That's cast steel brother big difference between that and your cast vise but a little heat never hurts great video cheers

@Giraffefistfight 5 лет назад

Hell yeah man. My ultimate plan is a LWB Comanche with 3" lift and at most 33's. I've got a HP D30 non-disconnect and a D35 with 4.10's out of an 86 MJ that I plan to swap into whatever MJ I end up getting. No reason dumping money and going bigger on axles then needed. Keep up the good work.

@dougchacey9449 5 лет назад

Be careful with a 35 man I nearly killed one in my yj with 31s and it wasn't locked either

@Giraffefistfight 5 лет назад

@@dougchacey9449 It's not gonna be a wheelin truck. I have a Suzuki DR350 for offroad shenanigans. It'll be a trailhead to trailhead/ forest service road truck.

@dougchacey9449 5 лет назад

That is what I was doing man just food for thought. The spiders were about to go when I swapped in the 44. If you want something that is cheap a 20 spline8.25 would be a good choice. It's your build though just giving ya some input man.

@rcguymike 5 лет назад

@@dougchacey9449 you mean 29 spline 8.25? old ones are 27 stock and newer ones are 29

@scottrosenke8705 2 года назад

Hello Nate. Love your channel alot , its informative for anyone to do these projects if they have the tools and skill. I have a 1994 XK axle, stripped down, just bought this truss kit and doing the WJ knuckle conversion. What is the newest year of XJ axles I can use in this WJ knuckle setup? I heard the newer XJ axles have beefier U joints than the older ones. Keep up the good work.

@peterwatson8295 5 лет назад

The sound on your videos lately is awesome. It used to be mismatched and hard to listen to but not it has improved a lot!! Keep up the awesome content!

@DirtLifestyle 5 лет назад

I'm working super hard on improving my sound! Bare with me, I'm very new to filming and editing 👍

@peterwatson8295 5 лет назад

@@DirtLifestyle yeah, I have noticed a huge difference!! Like I said, lately it has been awesome. I filmed and edited professionally for a year and bad sound is a pet peeve of mine. Your videos and filmmaking style is awesome, and much better than my boss's in that year, haha

@donniebrookins6215 4 года назад

I'm using a d30 for a Bronco II, havent decided how I'm going to locate it yet

@saimhaim 4 года назад

Good video, for the time and effort it's got to be cheaper just to upgrade.

@pnw.paramotering3458 5 лет назад

Installing a sleeve kit prior will also help keep the housing from warping due to welding on the truss too fast. Plus it's just a good bang for the buck.

@jonaathansimons7938 5 лет назад

For a sleeve DOM tubing & lathe .010" off the OD is much cheaper than a kit too...

@petejoy6328 2 года назад

This is why I follow you. You could have edited out you melting the ball joint. Thanks for being real!!

@thehappyplace5290 3 года назад

awesome video man ive been like binging your videos lol the only question I have that you didnt touch on is how did you locate the upper control arm bracket? i watched the tj stretch build series you did and thats the only thing im trying to figure out everything else has been extremely helpful. awesome quality tutorials brotha

@andreykichuk 3 года назад

Very good and informative video, that’s what I want to do to my xj Dana 30 HP axle, where do I buy the same kit that you used?

@mikem5831 5 лет назад

Awesome.

@natewallin1819 3 года назад

Hi I really appreciate what you do and what you're doing on your site here and how you go about explaining and so forth. On the Dana 30 I want to use it on a solid axle S10 Blazer project and an S10 pickup project... Two separate vehicles for two different people. 4.3 l engines. Using leaf springs or coil springs? I noticed that you used coil springs in the video would it be the same for this leaf spring purchase? I've been a hot rod guy all my life and going into 4x4s and off-roading is a new adventure for myself and my brother. Would you please educate me... Thank you for your time and consideration.

@MrVRDubber 5 лет назад

I have the same artec setup on my xj, the only problem I had with the outer C brackets is the coils would contact the bottom two spring loops under flex and cause a "bung" noise which is very concerning but I also used the original spring perch. I took material off of the front of the c gussets for clearance and no problem. Interested if these perches eliminate that.

@DirtLifestyle 5 лет назад

My buddy has the exact same problem with his. We will clearance them if neccessary but its definitely something I've thought about

@MrMrsregor 5 лет назад

yea, i just did this last month... i dont think my coil springs would even fit after i welded on my C-gussets. i had to remove a *LOT* of metal to make the coils fit

@travisbaird9243 5 лет назад

Impressive!

@DirtLifestyle 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@itsheff3929 4 года назад

I’m i the only one that looked away when he first started welding? Lol nice video though brotha

@DirtLifestyle 4 года назад

Thanks man!

@joedirt5295 4 года назад

I'm out on the wet side would live to get ideas from for my ZJ and Suburban build

@cherubman3052 5 лет назад

Awesome work! Really appreciate it, need to pull the JK D30 out of my XJ to finish off the Artec truss. Was concerned about the cast C's and centre section, but should be good now. What temps were you getting the cast stuff to when you started welding?

@DirtLifestyle 5 лет назад

I prefer 350-450° and wont weld under 300. Good luck man!

@DrHavok1 4 года назад

haha love muddy beards

@rsvp6 5 лет назад

Should you also weld the tubes to prevent twisting, and what about the the tube liners for the dana 30?

@DirtLifestyle 5 лет назад

I have welds that go from the tubes to the truss and through the center section. These tubes aren't spinning. As for the tube liners, I've never been a fan. They add more weight than strength. A truss is far superior 🤘

@4XTRAIL 4 года назад

Great video! About to upgrade my D30 using this as a guide. Wondering what size/alloy of wire you’re using for this application?

@DirtLifestyle 4 года назад

I use .035 but I'm not sure of its properties. I buy my wire from air gas in Tacoma Washington. It's an in house brand and I don't recall the name unfortunately.

@4XTRAIL 4 года назад

Dirt Lifestyle thank you man!

@wthintx 3 года назад

Got a question, I've got to replace a lower control arm bracket on a low pinion d30, I'm figuring down the road I'll upgrade to a D44 but I'm not ready for that yet, should I bother with c gussets or a truss?

@aslacker 3 года назад

How do you keep the housing from warping as the welds cool?

@mbaker33 3 года назад

I am in the middle of this process now, loved this video. But, does anyone know the diameter/length of that sleeve for the shocks? I could buy a bar pin eliminator kit I suppose, but then I have to wait a couple days for it when I can just go to the hardware store and get it since I don't need the bar pin eliminator bracket in this case.

@jesseyjulson1967 3 года назад

So I have an XJ I’ll stick with the D30 up front but what do you think about keeping the stock D35 in the rear and build it up similar to this? Or would you recommend doing the 8.8 or d44 rear swap? Don’t plan on ever going over 35s on it. Will have full armor and bumpers.

@joepisciotta9179 3 года назад

Nate where did you find the 9 degree number from truss to coil buckets, the instruct say to measure before cutting and match. Just want to make sure I do all investigating before I start cutting brackets off

@671JK 2 года назад

Nice build… what spline count have you installed?

@moparlover1968rr 3 года назад

I would love to have this done to my jeep, you mentioned your brother doesn’t need a stronger axle since he’s running a stock 4.0, I have a Dodge 360 in mine, seems this would be plenty strong for mine?

@PhatboyHD88 5 лет назад

When ya starting the Liberty build buddy ? I can’t wait for that I’m sure it’s gonna be good and I can get a lot of good ideas for mine...

@DirtLifestyle 5 лет назад

Unfortunately I can't touch for a couple months. I need to wait until my wife gives birth! She is super prego and I don't want her to have to jump up into the jeep! I'll be chipping away on my land rover, tj and j10 between now and then 🤘

@tannervest8961 5 лет назад

we love xjs

@thegmanfromsf 5 лет назад

Since we're in the subject of D30s - do you know how difficult it would be to fit this strut system on a WJ D30? I built one for an HP30 that came out of a Cherokee but for some reason Artec doesn't list WJ on any of their truss systems.

@DirtLifestyle 5 лет назад

Not sure man, I've never looked into it. Anything can be fabricated with the right tooling and part design. Good opportunity for you to get creative 🤘

@jimlayhey1965 4 года назад

i have dana 30 jku with 35s 4.88 gears i do moderate wheeling could i get away with truss kit on dana 30 or should i get dana 44 later love your Chanel

@SWBCrawler 5 лет назад

Very nice work. I'm at odds with upgrading my D30, vs replacing with a 44. My long term goal is 37s, and im a pretty careful wheeler. Ive heard nothing but good on these artec trusses. They make a JK44 to TJ truss, which i'd looked at when i started down the JK axle swap path. basically, converts a JK d44 to TJ mounts, with the added strength of the truss. Nice stuff.

@DirtLifestyle 5 лет назад

A trussed jk 44 would be a perfect swap for a tj on a 37s 🤘 with some rcvs I'd run a 40 and be completely comfortable with that setup

@SWBCrawler 5 лет назад

Thanks for the info. I’m torn between going wider and replacing both housings. Or getting a tj width front 44 and building the existing rear 44.

@DirtLifestyle 5 лет назад

@@SWBCrawler I would go wider if you can and make up the extra width with back spacing on your rim. Then you can get your scrub radius numbers in check and safe your front end components. I think the Jk44 swap is one of the best tj axle options out there. 🤘

@SWBCrawler 5 лет назад

Yea the folks who have them for sale seem to think they’re made out of gold though. ;) I’ll keep them on the list Of options. I don’t think tons are right for me. Jk width might be the perfect in between though. For now. I’m having a great time pushing the lj to its limits on a mostly stock suspension. Those control arms were the first thing to fail, replaced them with some hand me downs.

@michaelapelt4417 5 лет назад

What rims were in your outro I'm trying to find a set of 16" 6 spoke rims for my tj

@DirtLifestyle 5 лет назад

These are vison aluminum beadlocks. They are the competition forged aluminum version. Extremely lightweight 🤘

@christianschafer3413 3 года назад

Would adding sleeves with a truss a thing? I assume so. would that make this set up take 37s?

@nunezchamp 5 лет назад

Got the same build going on right now, trying to decide if i want the IRO truss or Artec Truss

@DirtLifestyle 5 лет назад

Cant go wrong. Both are good form what I hear 👍

@ericlee8231 5 лет назад

How am I supposed to work when there is a new video on a Friday morning

@DirtLifestyle 5 лет назад

Lol sorry brother! 😂

@ericlee8231 5 лет назад

@@DirtLifestyle great video as always I've been running a trussed hp d30 with rcv shafts on my 96 xj for years 35s and a locker in Arizona no issues

@DirtLifestyle 5 лет назад

@@ericlee8231 Thanks man I appreciate it! One of these winters I would like to make it down to Arizona and hit up some trails.

@ericlee8231 5 лет назад

@@DirtLifestyle winter is the time to do it for sure if you are not used to it... winters down in the desert are just about as good as it gets for wheeling

@beardedjalapeno5263 2 года назад

Only got a flux core welder... wonder if I can make that work???

@jonzee2600 4 года назад

Nate another great vid. I have a question. I here a lot about worping axle housing..? Did you have a problems with this build. Any suggestions. I'm getting ready to do mine. Thanks

@DirtLifestyle 4 года назад

Thanks man 🤘. No issues with a warped housing for us. The way the artec kit is setup it has large gaps across the axle tube making it so you wont weld one continuous bead. Continuous beads are a sure fire way to warp the housing. Small short welds (3" max) will keep you from warping it. 👍

@timsully8054 5 лет назад

I just did this on some jk 44s for my TJ.... The part that caught my attention was it looked like you set the spring perch at a 9 degree angle? Why wouldn't you have set it at 0 after setting up the pinion angle? Maybe I'm missing something but aren't your springs going to be curving?

@DirtLifestyle 5 лет назад

If you install the front axle. You want the inner c's to be around 5-10° at ride height. If you weld the lower bucket at 0 then your spring will be curved at ride height. 🤘

@fiveninegarage 2 года назад

How did you clean up that axle so well

@valrodrigues4203 5 лет назад

What springs and shocks do you think works good together. I run a rough country lift and it's h Just bad

@DirtLifestyle 5 лет назад

If your looking for good ride quality you need shocks. I really like shocks with an adjustable external reservoir. Being able to fine tune your ride is important. If you have coils they don't really affect your ride. If you have leaf springs then a soft spring can definitely make a difference but shocks are still the biggest change 👍

@ds-zd9qz 4 года назад

hey nate is the top of your truss set to the same degree as your pinion angle??

@lucasketchem7011 4 года назад

Ok so I’ve got a question hypothetically with a built Dana 30 trusses and RCV shafts and all of the above would they be able to hold up to a 37” tire?

@onetruebob_tj 5 лет назад

Now that's BEEFY! Another solid video. Looking forward to seeing the completed axle. TJ FTW!

@DirtLifestyle 5 лет назад

It's definitely beefy! Barely looks like a Dana 30 anymore lol. Thanks brother

@jamesobert8972 4 года назад

I'm guessing this would be the same for a YJ except for the spring mounts and control arms.

@DirtLifestyle 4 года назад

Yep! 👍

@josephraker9835 4 года назад

Would like to about what gears will fit stock Dana 30,35, I got a 90 yj,4.2 six automatic stock gear oh yeah it's rust free would like to install 4.88.

@marcusmichols1516 5 лет назад

Hey did you ever check the axle for straightness before and after welding? I just welded an artec truss and and C gussets and mine pulled so I had to straighten it after, even tho I spread out the welding over a long time. (I don’t know if it was crooked before welding) but I’m curios if you checked yours and how it came out. I measured mine by having bushings machined to fit the bearing caps and a pipe through the axle

@DirtLifestyle 5 лет назад

I didn't check it for straightness before but that would have been a good idea. I would be willing to bet your axle was bent before you put the truss on. One of my favorite features of the artec truss kit is the fact that there are no long continuous welds. Makes it a lot easier to install without warping the housing. 👍

@marcusmichols1516 5 лет назад

Yeah I beat my self up not checking before, but what’s done is done and it’s straight now :) thanks for the reply!

@moejr14 2 года назад

Did you have any fitment issues with the inner c gussets and coil springs?

@lorton557 Год назад

I have a 98 zj with the factory 5.2 magnum will a dana 30 like this last with my setup? 35s 4.56 gear...

@jeremy8715 5 лет назад

Is there any issues using the LP Dana 30 Artec truss on the HP Dana 30? Anything to be aware of?

@DirtLifestyle 5 лет назад

I didn't see any issues with the kit we put together but a little grinding here and there is expected as far as I'm concerned. 🤘

@moejr14 2 года назад

Is it absolutely necessary to preheat the outer c’s to weld on the gussets? What did you write “don’t do this”?

@PaulKaiser42 5 лет назад

This maybe a silly question...but would a truss on a leaf sprung Dana 30 be less affective?? The reason I ask is I’d like to keep the leafs in my yj because I do not need to worry about geometry until a later time 😁😁

@DirtLifestyle 5 лет назад

A truss is still just as valuable in a leaf sprung Jeep as well!

@andyherrmann 5 лет назад

Quality

@DirtLifestyle 5 лет назад

Thanks buddy 🤘

@HighhScore 5 лет назад

How do you seal up the damn Dana 30’s? Fist time off-road went through a puddle and blew my axle seals. Second time I got stuck in mud and blew the damn seals again. I don’t get how people off-road these constantly without blowing axle seals.

@DirtLifestyle 5 лет назад

That's pretty weird man! I've only blown out axle seals from gouging them when I re install a shaft. They make an outer axle seal for the dana 30 that keeps debris out of the housing. Google dana 30 outer axle seal. I know TEN factory makes a set 🤘

@No_Legos 3 года назад

Can we get a update of how well this held up?

@rogershirt115 2 года назад

How you now the Axle size in a 1979 jc 7

@imemovengeance 3 года назад

How hot do you need to get the cast C's?

@crayfishroll 5 лет назад

I literally just got my mig gas tank filled because I am welding on my truss and C's soon so this was perfect

@DirtLifestyle 5 лет назад

Awesome man! I hope this can help in some way 🤘

@crayfishroll 5 лет назад

@@DirtLifestyle yeah that I better have new ball joints ready for when I melt mine lol

@DirtLifestyle 5 лет назад

@@crayfishroll lol

@Y.O.L.O._Adventures Год назад

Nate I need your help. I currently have 15 JKU and I trying to figure out which route would be best for the front axle. I am a weekend trail wheeler, and drive it everyday. I want to run 37's but am torn between building the dana 30 or swapping to the 44. Without going to an aftermarket axle housing the only thing I would gain would be a bigger ring and pinion. What is your opinion?