OK I broke two 28 splines in less than 2 days in moab and now need beef. if i chose to go to 35 spline axles and a full spool will i need to get a new carrier? also how beefy are the 31 spline? worth it or just go big. lastly who would have the best price on 35 spline axles? they are for eb width 9inch
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shawn

The spool is a new carrier.

Spend the $330 and get a nodular 3.25 case, and 40 spline shafts and spool. The 40 spliners arent much more than the 35 at this point

Yeah, to go 35 or 40 spline reguires a new aftermarket 3rd member(center section drop out). 31 spline is largest size in stock form.

Eric

Originally posted by Alpo23
31 spline is largest size in stock form.

Eric no you can go upto 33 spline in a stock carrier :D

Originally posted by GearMan
no you can go upto 33 spline in a stock carrier :D

I was waiting for some "facts" to be thrown out there! With a special spool you can go 35 spline in the 3.062 carrier, but the bearings start getting pretty small. 3.25" cases allow up to 40 spline and bigger bearings. if ya want a 35 spline detroit you need 3.25 case. I think I paid $340 for 35 spline and the 40's were like $450 roughly. They both have a lifetime warranty from dutchman.

go 35 spline detroit!

Originally posted by Aggro

With a special spool you can go 35 spline in the 3.062 carrier, but the bearings start getting pretty small.

what kind of "special" spool is this? where can you get them and how much, if you know...?

Go 35 spline spool. Below is the strange stuff this stuff is built really well and should last.
http://ajax.extremejeep.com/rocktoad/strange.jpg
http://ajax.extremejeep.com/rocktoad/spool.jpg

Nodular housing and 35 spline axles will be allyou ever need.

Damn, I can't believe this thread has gone this long without the inevitable "get a D60" comment! :eek:

Stick with the 9", IMHO it can be made just as strong as a D60 and you don't have that aweful D60 pig hanging on every rock in the trail!

Yea, but you do have that aweful low pinion. I have a 9 in my XJ, first trip out I did this. You can see where the yoke was smacking into the rocks. Don't get me wrong, I like the 9" it's super light, easy to weld on and strong but the low pinion is a MAJOR downfall.
http://www.gcbconsulting.com/albums/album08/d_shaft.jpg

dutchman sells the "special" spool. www.dutchmanms.com I'd go nodular and never look back though. I've got a 3.25 nodular and it laughs at everything I can give it.

Originally posted by Aggro


I was waiting for some "facts" to be thrown out there!

'Facts', 'Smacts'....At least we aren't arguing over what front axle came in a '79 F-250 4x2 :eek: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
Doh!

And the 33 spline is by who, Dutchman?

35 spline:'Go Big, Or Go Home'-O'Neal Surfboards

Eric

ok, just took a look at the "special" spool. here are some numbers for everyone:

35 spline spools:

Randy's yukon $150
Jeg's richmond $150
Moser $190
Dutchman regular strange $190
Currie $220
Dutchman "special" generic $225
Mark Williams $240

40 spline spools:

Moser $190
Dutchman strange $235
Mark Williams $240
Currie $280

35 spline alloy shafts:

moser shafts $295
Currie performance shafts $300
Currie extreme shafts $320
Moser kit $380
Currie performance package $390
Currie extreme package $400
Mark Williams pro street shafts $490

40 spline alloy shafts:

Currie extreme shafts $320
Moser shafts $395
Currie extreme package $400
Mark Williams pro street shafts $490

nodular 3.25" cases:

Moser $320
Randy's $340
Dutchman strange $340
Currie strange $426

Originally posted by XJEric
Yea, but you do have that aweful low pinion. I have a 9 in my XJ, first trip out I did this. You can see where the yoke was smacking into the rocks. Don't get me wrong, I like the 9" it's super light, easy to weld on and strong but the low pinion is a MAJOR downfall.
http://www.gcbconsulting.com/albums/album08/d_shaft.jpg

currie has a hi-pinion 35 spline centersection for the 9"

Originally posted by v6toy4x

currie has a hi-pinion 35 spline centersection for the 9"

yeah, but doesnt the high pinion 9" use 8.8" gears and carrier? if so your looking at a lower grade gears and the 35 spline 8.8" spool is $351!!!:eek:

I think Detroit sells a 40 splline locker, but to get the 40 splines they must be made by Moser(dont know though if anyone else makes them or not), they are not TOO pricy and plenty beefy. i think this was a setup by one of the TTP guys a few years back. the red bronco(that thing was BAD -A-)

Sure they make make some neat stuff for the 9" to make it as strong as a 60 but you'll have far more invested than you could buy a HP rear 60 for. My opinion is if you have a 9" run it. If you want to build a 9" as strong as a 60 get a 60!

i would like to keep the 9 inch, smaller,lighter and stronger (35 spline and up). no need to worry about angle due to i have a scrambler and it is stretched 2 inch on the back half. Great specs and the price list is way cool, thanks. time to start saving.
s:beer:

Originally posted by XJEric
Sure they make make some neat stuff for the 9" to make it as strong as a 60 but you'll have far more invested than you could buy a HP rear 60 for. My opinion is if you have a 9" run it. If you want to build a 9" as strong as a 60 get a 60!

I have a 9"/Dana 60 front and a RC D60 rear and the front has 2" more clearance than does the rear due to the angle of my rear drivline and the slope of the bottom of the housing.

2" is a lot! If I could, I would have a 9" back there....