Lets debate front axle shaft

RESURECTIONJK said:
Can you elaborate a bit more on the Yukon super joints in terms of why not on a daily driver?
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So the Yukon joints uses a rubber bushing instead of needle bearings making them crazy strong but the bushings wear out on the street from what I have seen. And they’re $$$ to buy as well.

I could be wrong and maybe the ones I have seen just weren’t serviced/installed properly.

Yukon says on their site that they don’t recommend daily driving on these.

Pictures have a bit more info and some prices on the Yukon joints.
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ThatJeepGuy said:
So the Yukon joints uses a rubber bushing instead of needle bearings making them crazy strong but the bushings wear out on the street from what I have seen. And they’re $$$ to buy as well.

I could be wrong and maybe the ones I have seen just weren’t serviced/installed properly.

Yukon says on their site that they don’t recommend daily driving on these.

Pictures have a bit more info and some prices on the Yukon joints.
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Maybe something suitable for front axle shafts on a rig with locking hubs. That way the u joints won’t be spinning all the time, until the hubs are locked. JKs need not apply.


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ThatJeepGuy said:
So the Yukon joints uses a rubber bushing instead of needle bearings making them crazy strong but the bushings wear out on the street from what I have seen. And they’re $$$ to buy as well.

I could be wrong and maybe the ones I have seen just weren’t serviced/installed properly.

Yukon says on their site that they don’t recommend daily driving on these.

Pictures have a bit more info and some prices on the Yukon joints.
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Holy hell those are expensive! They're close to the price of new chro-mo shafts with u-joints. O'reilly carries solid Spicer u joints $20-$30 ea...haha.

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fiend said:
Maybe something suitable for front axle shafts on a rig with locking hubs. That way the u joints won’t be spinning all the time, until the hubs are locked. JKs need not apply.


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ThatJeepGuy said:
Yeah that would be a great application


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But if they're not spinning why pay an obnoxious premium for them? Regular joints would last longer as well. Maybe a high HP rig or something but kinda seems like money wasted.....hmmmmm, sorta like RCV shafts
 
Ddays said:
But if they're not spinning why pay an obnoxious premium for them? Regular joints would last longer as well. Maybe a high HP rig or something but kinda seems like money wasted.....hmmmmm, sorta like RCV shafts
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Indeed. Nothing about that product makes sense to me.


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BaddestCross said:
I'm running Carbon Offroad front and rear. Can't beat the price. Shafts are manufactured overseas and assembled here with Spicer parts. 15 year warranty covers everything including flanges.

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Another vote for Carbon. 1350 joints & circle clips. Their warranty even covers u joints I believe. Break a u joint, get a complete shaft already assembled. I was sold when it heard that.



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Another vote for carbons, got all 4 for around $1k, fully assembled with full circle clips. Fronts fit through the knuckle without trimming anything and no interference with Prosteers.
 
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