Re: JPOR: Axle damage total

[John Nutter <jnutter@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm still kind of surprised mine held up like they did. They've stood up
to dozens of hard landings on just the rear axle, under power. I bet
Paul W. still remembers dump bump in '99.

I'm looking at upgrade options. Dutchman sells a set with bearings,
seals and HD retainers for $385. It's pretty tempting. 

Terry Howe wrote:
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> John Nutter wrote:
> > The drivers side shaft was also twisted at the splines, nearly as much as
> > the one jefe bent in Moab this year. it wasn't bent much, if any though.
> > The passenger axle had only the slightest twist.
> 
> I just replaced my passenger side rear shaft last night because it
> was twisted pretty bad at the splines.  I broke the drivers side 2
> or 3 weeks ago twisting of the splines.  I think with a 44, you have
> to expect to replace shafts once in a while, but it still ends up being
> much cheaper than a 60.  I traded some junk tonight for a fresh set of
> spare shafts.  Those shafts lasted a year of amazing abuse.
> 
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