The 5-86x U-joint upgrade. Anyone running this? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Mr.N · 11-05-2002, 08:48 PM

Pic show the difference between the 5-86X and 5-297X style axle shafts. The 5-85x u-joint has the same cap size but uses an full external retaining ring.

Is anyone run this axle and u-joint found in a HD Dana 44 in a regular Dana 44?

Now, why doesn't a custom alloy axle shaft manufacture produce this shaft and run a heavy duty 5-86x u-joint? Just send me a set for the idea!

Rogue Bronco · 11-05-2002, 10:53 PM

If ya scale the measure between the ears on the top shaft I get 4"ish.
The hole in a D44 knuckle is 3 3/8"
I see fitment issues.

BTW1 - sound familiar

BTW2 - Its more like a 3/4 external retaining ring

Mr.N · 11-06-2002, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rogue Bronco
If ya scale the measure between the ears on the top shaft I get 4"ish.
The hole in a D44 knuckle is 3 3/8"
I see fitment issues.

BTW1 - sound familiar
BTW2 - Its more like a 3/4 external retaining ring

BTW1 I'm sure it's been done, point me in the direction it sounds familiar.
BTW2, yeah. Just like a drive shaft clip.

This should fit, it;s the 282 that will not fit, pic below and link.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...+50+axle+shaft

Rogue Bronco · 11-06-2002, 08:30 PM

Whats the measurement across the yolks of the axle shaft that you wanna use??
If it will fit between ball joints, but not in the hole it's still doable.
All ya gotta do is install the axle shaft before the knuckle.
Bust a shaft, pull the knuckle. Its not realy that much more work that way cause your 7/8 the way there already if you gotta change an axle anyways.(2ball joints & a tie rod).

Second though.....wont work that way, lower ball joint nut keeps it from hapnin'.

Just whan I thought I had 'er figured

eastcoasthop · 11-13-2002, 01:05 PM

they fit. I just upgraded my front inners and outers b/c I exploded my stock joints and the joint installed is the new one. My garage installed the axles and I'm not sure where he bought them but they are very cool. I can take a pic and email you if you'd like.

Mr.N · 11-13-2002, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by eastcoasthop
they fit. I just upgraded my front inners and outers b/c I exploded my stock joints and the joint installed is the new one. My garage installed the axles and I'm not sure where he bought them but they are very cool. I can take a pic and email you if you'd like.

Please e-mail all the pics you have!
The larger the better

eastcoasthop · 11-16-2002, 05:26 AM

okay is this large enough....

eastcoasthop · 11-16-2002, 06:41 AM

you know, I guess that's not beefier yolk now that I look at it. sorry.

Rogue Bronco · 11-16-2002, 04:54 PM

Sup with the dis-colouration on the inside yoke?? Did ya weld it to a different shaft or something??

11-05-2002, 08:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mr.N Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1635 Location: Minne-so-cold Posts: 3,961	The 5-86x U-joint upgrade. Anyone running this? Pic show the difference between the 5-86X and 5-297X style axle shafts. The 5-85x u-joint has the same cap size but uses an full external retaining ring. Is anyone run this axle and u-joint found in a HD Dana 44 in a regular Dana 44? Now, why doesn't a custom alloy axle shaft manufacture produce this shaft and run a heavy duty 5-86x u-joint? Just send me a set for the idea! __________________ Proud Catholic \| My Dana Articles and Info -> http://77cj.littlekeylime.com/web_rs44.html

11-05-2002, 10:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rogue Bronco Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Member # 10622 Location: Vancouver Posts: 400	If ya scale the measure between the ears on the top shaft I get 4"ish. The hole in a D44 knuckle is 3 3/8" I see fitment issues. BTW1 - sound familiar BTW2 - Its more like a 3/4 external retaining ring __________________ '85 Bronco III

11-06-2002, 08:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rogue Bronco Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Member # 10622 Location: Vancouver Posts: 400	Whats the measurement across the yolks of the axle shaft that you wanna use?? If it will fit between ball joints, but not in the hole it's still doable. All ya gotta do is install the axle shaft before the knuckle. Bust a shaft, pull the knuckle. Its not realy that much more work that way cause your 7/8 the way there already if you gotta change an axle anyways.(2ball joints & a tie rod). Second though.....wont work that way, lower ball joint nut keeps it from hapnin'. Just whan I thought I had 'er figured __________________ '85 Bronco III

11-16-2002, 05:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
eastcoasthop Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Member # 10760 Location: Lancaster, Pa Posts: 17	okay is this large enough.... Last edited by eastcoasthop; 11-16-2002 at 05:33 AM.

11-16-2002, 04:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rogue Bronco Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Member # 10622 Location: Vancouver Posts: 400	Sup with the dis-colouration on the inside yoke?? Did ya weld it to a different shaft or something?? __________________ '85 Bronco III

11-13-2002, 01:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
eastcoasthop Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Member # 10760 Location: Lancaster, Pa Posts: 17	they fit. I just upgraded my front inners and outers b/c I exploded my stock joints and the joint installed is the new one. My garage installed the axles and I'm not sure where he bought them but they are very cool. I can take a pic and email you if you'd like.

11-16-2002, 06:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
eastcoasthop Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Member # 10760 Location: Lancaster, Pa Posts: 17	you know, I guess that's not beefier yolk now that I look at it. sorry.

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