Dana 30 axle failures
For all the trusses and braces and build up parts focused on the Dana 30. I am curious to hear peoples in person accounts of how they saw a Dana 30 fail. I know I've read plenty about supposed weak spots, but I have only seen axle shafts break due to u joint failure myself, never any issues with the housing.
So please share your stories of how a Dana 30 failed and be sure to include some details about tire size and how much of a beating they were taking at the time. Thanks!
Posted Jul 27, 2020, 5:01 PM UTC
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if u never plan on running tires bigger then 35s a trussed d30 will last a long time. as long as u dont rock bounce your shit. 2 weeks ago my buddy running 33s completely pulled the upper an lower ball joints out and destoryed his knuckle , axle, u joint u name it lol. with that being said whether u keep a d30 or not, the way you drive is most important. it if u run it hard enough itll break. i personally just broke the LCA bracket clean off the stock d30 and i went an bought super duty one tons to swap. just remember with a d30 you can truss it an gusset the c's all day but you cant reinforce the baby ball joints.
https://www.reddit.com/r/CherokeeXJ/comments/hsg9sv/upgrading_d30s_is_pointlessu_can_truss_all_want/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share
https://www.reddit.com/r/CherokeeXJ/comments/hsuchz/heres_video_of_the_broken_d30_goin_down_dickey/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share