Broken shaft

[Mikes Offroad]

I have never had one break this bad before. Have to wonder if the cold had anything to do with it (-35)

 

[Jeepin_Jeepata13]

Ouch that's a bad one! Looks like it sheered right of and I'm sure the sub zero temperatures played a part in it. Upgrade time!

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[JKbrick]

I have never had one break this bad before. Have to wonder if the cold had anything to do with it (-35)
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Wow I can't image why anything would possibly break at a mere -35? Yikes

 

[JKWrang]

At those temps, everyone should hibernate instead.

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[Mikes Offroad]

Ouch that's a bad one! Looks like it sheered right of and I'm sure the sub zero temperatures played a part in it. Upgrade time!

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RVC shafts are in the future, just replaced with a set of stock ones to keep me moving for now.

 

[jnabird333]

RVC shafts are in the future, just replaced with a set of stock ones to keep me moving for now.

The thing that bothers me about RCV shafts is it moves the weak link to the R&P. That's not really a trail fix.... At least when a shaft goes you can remove it and wheel out.

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[SDG]

The cold could have defenitly played a part. If I remember correctly torsional strength of most materials is affected by temperature. If it was already fatigued get it "real" cold and its just plain weaker. Or technically I think it becomes more brittle.

 

[904Jeep]

I think it becomes more brittle.

Its more brittle. Where it would normally bend or twist under stress it just shears.

 

[JK's JK]

That sucks that it broke on you. Hope your going to chromoly now.

Found you a great price on Amazon for some new shafts 499. It's a better price than the 501 I paid for. Hope your Jeep is a Rubicon 4 door.

http://www.amazon.com/Alloy-USA-12155-Wrangler-Rubicon/dp/B007DXL7KE/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1391220805&sr=8-5&keywords=alloy+usa+chromoly+axle+shafts

 

[Mikes Offroad]

That sucks that it broke on you. Hope your going to chromoly now.

Found you a great price on Amazon for some new shafts 499. It's a better price than the 501 I paid for. Hope your Jeep is a Rubicon 4 door.

http://www.amazon.com/Alloy-USA-12155-Wrangler-Rubicon/dp/B007DXL7KE/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1391220805&sr=8-5&keywords=alloy+usa+chromoly+axle+shafts

Thanks but the problem is they do not ship to Canada, I tried.

 

[JK's JK]

Thanks but the problem is they do not ship to Canada, I tried.

Found some information for you on Amazon about shipping to Canada. Not sure if it will help but could??

http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=596192

Or have you tried Northridge4x4?

 

[Mikes Offroad]

$785 dollars Canadian for a set. Still working on a deal for a used set of RVC, just trying to get the logistics all worked out.

 

[JKbrick]

Thanks but the problem is they do not ship to Canada, I tried.

Can you guys from Canada ship to guys in the US and then get shipped to Canada or does it cost too much?

 

[Mikes Offroad]

I tried to get a set of axle shafts sent to me from California and the cheapest cost was Fed Ex at $231 US.

 

[904Jeep]

How close are you to the border? Could it be cheaper to drive over for a set?

 

[Mikes Offroad]

How close are you to the border? Could it be cheaper to drive over for a set?

I would be looking at roughly 2000km, a little far to drive.