I have a front 10 bolt on 40" tires, I know it's a bad combo :shaking: but I got the parts for cheap, but I keep breaking axle u-joints. My question is whats a good strong u-joint thats easy on the wallet. Also Napa has a joint for about $30 that's considered "higher strength" but they don't know how much stronger, is it a POS also?
For the time being I'm trying to avoid that because I will have to replace the rear axle also (bolt pattern) and than wheels and tires. Adds up quick but I do plan on it. I'm hoping to find something that'll hold for now
Another option is to take the 40's off and go down to 35-37's. I know you don't like that idea, but stepping up to 40's opens another can of worms. I know because I was there once:homer: I went the front 60 route
Is the front axle an actual GM 10 Bolt, or is it a front 44? You can swap over the calipers and rotors from your current axle to a 60.
Get with BlackBird Customs on for the caliper brackets. Get the front hubs modified as suggested above. Next you have steering to figure out. Its really not that hard or expensive. Then make the front axle adapt to your current suspension and your on the Home stretch.
both, The last 2 I broke didnt even look like I put the axle under stress.
I drive hard but I dont spin the tires over obstacles, I'd like to though.
Im gonna start hunting down a pass drop 60 and do the things listed above. I have a rear 14 bolt waiting for it and I'm hoping that the disk brake conversion that's on my 12 bolt will swap onto the 14 bolt
its a shame we are so far away, ( florida ) a friend is selling a chevy miltary truck complete, engine wont start ( 6.2diesel ) for $2000.00 thats with the d-60 14b 4.56 gears and detroit.
Until you get the 60 axles in there you should put the 40's on the shelf and spin some 35's. You may still have problems though.
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