Dana 30 axle

oldskools10 · 06-10-2009, 09:55 PM

sorry nyteryda, just noticed you mentioned about the rear axle at the top of the last page . any idea on year span for the exploder axle ??

MTchevyS10 · 06-10-2009, 10:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by oldskools10

sorry nyteryda, just noticed you mentioned about the rear axle at the top of the last page . any idea on year span for the exploder axle ??

I think 97 & up Mountaineer and 95 & up Explorer disc brake rearends are what you would want to look for, if I am not mistaken.

nyteRyda · 06-10-2009, 10:35 PM

Yeah I am getting a 96 explorer axle with 4.10's some of them even had the shitty traction loc...(posi??) not bad for a start

but you need to get the yoke too and then get the adapter to link it to the s10 shaft

MTchevyS10 · 06-10-2009, 10:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by nyteRyda

but you need to get the yoke too and then get the adapter to link it to the s10 shaft

You can just run a bastard joint.

nyteRyda · 06-10-2009, 11:27 PM

Heh you could...but I'd rather do it my way

MTchevyS10 · 06-10-2009, 11:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by nyteRyda

Heh you could...but I'd rather do it my way

Sure.

I think I run 1 bastard joint, but the rest of the yokes I had put on the driveshafts when I had them made. I can't remember it has been so long.

BillaksBlazer · 06-10-2009, 11:50 PM

the joint really isnt a bastard joint. its readily avaible at the parts stores and was used on some older chevy cars. your local auto zone will hav ethen instock.

DieselS10 · 06-11-2009, 12:23 AM

I ran one for years that went from an S10 driveshaft to the 9" yoke.

MTchevyS10 · 06-11-2009, 10:38 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by BillaksBlazer

the joint really isnt a bastard joint. its readily avaible at the parts stores

I'm not certain, but I think that still wouldn't de-classify it as a bastard joint.
Last thing I knew, it was simply a joint that accommodated 2 different size yokes.

MTchevyS10 · 06-11-2009, 10:39 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by DieselS10

I ran one for years that went from an S10 driveshaft to the 9" yoke.

And I'm sure it ran just fine, huh?

tfpets · 06-11-2009, 10:54 AM

I have an older aerostar (I think) yoke on my 8.8 that uses a stock s10 u-joint and cap straps...it doesnt have the big round flange that came with the explorer rear end...

oldskools10 · 06-11-2009, 09:20 PM

great info ! thanks guys .

Tim99Zr2 · 06-13-2009, 02:29 AM

is mine maybe a 3550? from napa... i forget the name.

nyteRyda · 06-14-2009, 11:08 PM

Well time for another update...I dont have pics because we finished up about an hour ago in the dark...lol, But I have the front crossmember welded in as of 9pm tonight...so now tomorrow MIGHT be the rear shackle mounts if not then tuesday...Then its all little shit after that, Just an update tho

Baggey22 · 06-14-2009, 11:15 PM

This update is USELESS without pictures

bubbagt57 · 06-15-2009, 01:05 AM

really

DieselS10 · 06-15-2009, 01:25 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MTchevyS10

And I'm sure it ran just fine, huh?

Yep and it didn't have to change the rear driveshaft and Napa stocked the U-joint.

MTchevyS10 · 06-15-2009, 03:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DieselS10

Yep and it didn't have to change the rear driveshaft and Napa stocked the U-joint.

Exactly as I suspected. Very nice.

nyteRyda · 06-15-2009, 05:19 PM

Here you go for those whining about useless posts with no pics

MTchevyS10 · 06-15-2009, 05:56 PM

Looks like you need to jerk out that remote filter and buy the adapter to mount the filter on the block.

nyteRyda · 06-15-2009, 06:04 PM

Actually I went and picked up that adapter today to be honest, Just going to wait until I can move the truck to change the oil and relocate the oil filter

but good looking out though

dball · 06-15-2009, 07:09 PM

looks good.

nyteRyda · 06-15-2009, 07:48 PM

Should have it moving by friday

MTchevyS10 · 06-15-2009, 09:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by nyteRyda

Actually I went and picked up that adapter today to be honest, Just going to wait until I can move the truck to change the oil and relocate the oil filter

but good looking out though

Make sure to fill it up with some good oil.

nyteRyda · 06-17-2009, 10:12 PM

Well I know pictures do you people justice, but whatever.
update, Got the rear shackle hangars in with mounts, but still have to brace them and weld them good, pretty much just tacked in right now. Started to piss cats and dogs so we stopped for the night, now my issue is finding f*n u-bolts, What sizes are they, I ask a place for ubolts for a jeep axle and the look at me like im ****ing retarded...any input will do

Tim99Zr2 · 06-17-2009, 10:20 PM

i went to a local semi truck repair shop and they custom bend the right size for you.

you coming friday?

BillaksBlazer · 06-17-2009, 10:22 PM

they are two different sizes so take you spring plates with you. Did you ever get a set? I have an extra pair if you want them.

Tim99Zr2 · 06-17-2009, 10:25 PM

also, i wouldnt buy junk ones from parts stores. i run 5/8s ubolts.

nyteRyda · 06-17-2009, 10:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BillaksBlazer

they are two different sizes so take you spring plates with you. Did you ever get a set? I have an extra pair if you want them.

Yeah I have a set, and to Tim, where should I go for good ones then?

nyteRyda · 06-17-2009, 10:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tim99Zr2

i went to a local semi truck repair shop and they custom bend the right size for you.

you coming friday?

didnt even see this reply, but I am still not sure where to go for them, but yes we will be out friday to get those parts

96superflow · 06-17-2009, 10:34 PM

I just bought ones from quadratec. Replace heavy duty ones for a yj with stock or upgraded springs.... hopefully they will fit. i think they are rancho ubolts with a RS720 Part number. When i placed them around the d30 there looks like there will be plenty of treads there....

Tim99Zr2 · 06-17-2009, 10:36 PM

hmm. what time you coming friday? if you come before 5 we can ride up to dubois and you can get some where i get mine. bout 10$ a piece. they are nice and beefy, like i said, they are for semi trucks

nyteRyda · 06-17-2009, 10:39 PM

It depends, my buddy kinda wants to finish my truck before we come out there, and as it stands right now, RAIN, so we will more than likely be working on it friday during the day...who knows I will be able to let you know either tomorrow or friday what time...if thats ok that is

Tim99Zr2 · 06-17-2009, 10:44 PM

yea, thats fine. whenever will work. im about 10 minutes off I80. the new dubois intl airport exit.

if you come early we could get you u-bolts and go for a little wheelin ride in my truck.?

wrekd · 06-18-2009, 05:12 AM

Go down to Wilkes-Barre Spring. Right next to Norm's Pizza. I forget the name of the street though. But its right next to Norms. You'll probably need 2.75" axle tube(measure the tubes just to make sure) 9/16's u-bolts, around 8" long. Should be about $10 a piece.

nyteRyda · 06-18-2009, 11:39 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by wrekd

Go down to Wilkes-Barre Spring. Right next to Norm's Pizza. I forget the name of the street though. But its right next to Norms. You'll probably need 2.75" axle tube(measure the tubes just to make sure) 9/16's u-bolts, around 8" long. Should be about $10 a piece.

Sweet thanks, I know right where that is. I drove past there the other day. Yeah I just have to measure the tube the bolts are 2 different sizes

nyteRyda · 06-20-2009, 04:44 PM

Alright so after making a 7 hour round trip to reynoldsville to pick up my new front end, I ended up gettin back home around midnight. Didnt want to piss anyone off with an impact gun. I figured I would wait till today to finish what needs to be done.

Well I woke up early and needed to finish my steering...now my issue is I cant get the nut off from under the pitman arm. I dont know what size socket it is. Anyone with any input would be awesome!

Second for now, until I get my 8.8, I am running 3 inch lift shackles in the rear. Well I went to get them out today and ran into 2 problems.
A.) The gas tank
B.) The stupid charcoal canister
So now my issue and question is here do I cut the bolt off and just get new ones or what else could I really do?? haha

But for now I have the Noma Highrider fenders on the truck, still need to get a new core support and a passenger headlight then the rest of the front end will go on. Looking good and coming together just want to get this F*er finished.

Tim99Zr2 · 06-20-2009, 05:20 PM

cool deal man, are you going to get to take the gay lawn edging off and still be legal?

i wanna see pics of this thing!

and for the pitman arm nut, i just use a big ass cresent wrench.

96superflow · 06-20-2009, 08:10 PM

I took the nut off of my pitman arm today. I used a 1 1/4" socket. I cleaned all the s$!t off of it and tapped it on with a hammer. Didn't tear up a thing. just had to put it back on the shaft to get it out of the socket. Now i just have to get a puller to get the pitman arm off....

Tim99Zr2 · 06-21-2009, 01:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 96superflow

I took the nut off of my pitman arm today. I used a 1 1/4" socket. I cleaned all the s$!t off of it and tapped it on with a hammer. Didn't tear up a thing. just had to put it back on the shaft to get it out of the socket. Now i just have to get a puller to get the pitman arm off....

just smack it with a hammer. itll fall right off eventually

bubbagt57 · 06-21-2009, 03:37 PM

im telling you for the rest of your build get a blue wrench

runn1up2001 · 06-21-2009, 07:48 PM

i second the blue wrench, im a big fan of it.

sewerrat · 06-22-2009, 04:47 AM

...wats a "blue wrench"?

Tim99Zr2 · 06-22-2009, 06:23 AM

torches.

nyteRyda · 06-22-2009, 05:26 PM

Ok got that nut off I smashed a 32mm socket onto the nut, works good enough for me. Now I need to wait till my off days to get a pitman arm puller because smashing with a hammer didnt work too well...lol...but I am getting there...slowly

wrekd · 06-22-2009, 06:38 PM

Yeah, i wouldn't reccommend smashing on the sector shaft with a hammer. You're just begging to break something doing that

bubbagt57 · 06-23-2009, 01:37 AM

BLUE WRENCH heat the pitman arm and SMASH

sewerrat · 06-24-2009, 03:38 AM

Doesn't this destroy the sector shaft seal? Is it common practice to just replace it anyway?

Tim99Zr2 · 06-24-2009, 06:12 PM

personally i wouldnt take a torch to the pitman arm while its on the truck... i could see heating the nut up with torches to break it loose

nyteRyda · 06-24-2009, 06:35 PM

Well thats not my problem anymore...

I had rear lift shackles to put on the truck for now, and the bottom bolts were seized up. so moral I cut apart old stock shackle and heated up the leaf spring to get the bushing out...well there is a little metal sleeves that runs outside the bushing...yeah that is seized up inside the end of the leaf spring...anyone have any suggestions??

06-10-2009, 09:55 PM	#101
oldskools10 in garage we trust Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 13 Location: altoona , PA User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle sorry nyteryda, just noticed you mentioned about the rear axle at the top of the last page . any idea on year span for the exploder axle ?? Last edited by oldskools10 : 06-10-2009 at 09:57 PM.
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06-10-2009, 10:05 PM	#102
MTchevyS10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 712 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Quote: Originally Posted by oldskools10 sorry nyteryda, just noticed you mentioned about the rear axle at the top of the last page . any idea on year span for the exploder axle ?? I think 97 & up Mountaineer and 95 & up Explorer disc brake rearends are what you would want to look for, if I am not mistaken.
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06-10-2009, 10:35 PM	#103
nyteRyda Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 541 Location: Kingston Pa User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Yeah I am getting a 96 explorer axle with 4.10's some of them even had the shitty traction loc...(posi??) not bad for a start but you need to get the yoke too and then get the adapter to link it to the s10 shaft
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06-10-2009, 10:52 PM	#104
MTchevyS10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 712 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Quote: Originally Posted by nyteRyda but you need to get the yoke too and then get the adapter to link it to the s10 shaft You can just run a bastard joint.
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06-10-2009, 11:27 PM	#105
nyteRyda Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 541 Location: Kingston Pa User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Heh you could...but I'd rather do it my way
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06-10-2009, 11:32 PM	#106
MTchevyS10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 712 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Quote: Originally Posted by nyteRyda Heh you could...but I'd rather do it my way Sure. I think I run 1 bastard joint, but the rest of the yokes I had put on the driveshafts when I had them made. I can't remember it has been so long.
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06-10-2009, 11:50 PM	#107
BillaksBlazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 571 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle the joint really isnt a bastard joint. its readily avaible at the parts stores and was used on some older chevy cars. your local auto zone will hav ethen instock.
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06-11-2009, 12:23 AM	#108
DieselS10 Slightly Over Built Age: 35 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,225 Location: Chelsea, OK User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle I ran one for years that went from an S10 driveshaft to the 9" yoke.
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06-11-2009, 10:38 AM	#109
MTchevyS10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 712 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Quote: Originally Posted by BillaksBlazer the joint really isnt a bastard joint. its readily avaible at the parts stores I'm not certain, but I think that still wouldn't de-classify it as a bastard joint. Last thing I knew, it was simply a joint that accommodated 2 different size yokes.
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06-11-2009, 10:39 AM	#110
MTchevyS10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 712 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Quote: Originally Posted by DieselS10 I ran one for years that went from an S10 driveshaft to the 9" yoke. And I'm sure it ran just fine, huh?
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06-11-2009, 10:54 AM	#111
tfpets 2UP1DOWN Age: 32 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 655 Location: Northern California User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle I have an older aerostar (I think) yoke on my 8.8 that uses a stock s10 u-joint and cap straps...it doesnt have the big round flange that came with the explorer rear end...
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06-11-2009, 09:20 PM	#112
oldskools10 in garage we trust Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 13 Location: altoona , PA User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle great info ! thanks guys .
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06-13-2009, 02:29 AM	#113
Tim99Zr2 Fvck New Jersey Age: 21 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,535 Location: Reynoldsville, PA User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle is mine maybe a 3550? from napa... i forget the name.
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06-14-2009, 11:08 PM	#114
nyteRyda Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 541 Location: Kingston Pa User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Well time for another update...I dont have pics because we finished up about an hour ago in the dark...lol, But I have the front crossmember welded in as of 9pm tonight...so now tomorrow MIGHT be the rear shackle mounts if not then tuesday...Then its all little shit after that, Just an update tho
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06-14-2009, 11:15 PM	#115
Baggey22 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,086 Location: Johnson, Vermont User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle This update is USELESS without pictures
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06-15-2009, 01:05 AM	#116
bubbagt57 GAVE his truck to 96super Age: 19 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,290 Location: burtonsville, maryland User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle really
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06-15-2009, 01:25 AM	#117
DieselS10 Slightly Over Built Age: 35 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,225 Location: Chelsea, OK User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Quote: Originally Posted by MTchevyS10 And I'm sure it ran just fine, huh? Yep and it didn't have to change the rear driveshaft and Napa stocked the U-joint.
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06-15-2009, 03:34 PM	#118
MTchevyS10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 712 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Quote: Originally Posted by DieselS10 Yep and it didn't have to change the rear driveshaft and Napa stocked the U-joint. Exactly as I suspected. Very nice.
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06-15-2009, 05:19 PM	#119
nyteRyda Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 541 Location: Kingston Pa User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Here you go for those whining about useless posts with no pics
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06-15-2009, 05:56 PM	#120
MTchevyS10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 712 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Looks like you need to jerk out that remote filter and buy the adapter to mount the filter on the block.
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06-15-2009, 06:04 PM	#121
nyteRyda Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 541 Location: Kingston Pa User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Actually I went and picked up that adapter today to be honest, Just going to wait until I can move the truck to change the oil and relocate the oil filter but good looking out though
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06-15-2009, 07:09 PM	#122
dball Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 172 Location: reed city, mi User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle looks good.
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06-15-2009, 07:48 PM	#123
nyteRyda Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 541 Location: Kingston Pa User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Should have it moving by friday
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06-15-2009, 09:27 PM	#124
MTchevyS10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 712 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Quote: Originally Posted by nyteRyda Actually I went and picked up that adapter today to be honest, Just going to wait until I can move the truck to change the oil and relocate the oil filter but good looking out though Make sure to fill it up with some good oil.
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06-17-2009, 10:12 PM	#125
nyteRyda Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 541 Location: Kingston Pa User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Well I know pictures do you people justice, but whatever. update, Got the rear shackle hangars in with mounts, but still have to brace them and weld them good, pretty much just tacked in right now. Started to piss cats and dogs so we stopped for the night, now my issue is finding fn u-bolts, What sizes are they, I ask a place for ubolts for a jeep axle and the look at me like im ***ing retarded...any input will do
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06-17-2009, 10:20 PM	#126
Tim99Zr2 Fvck New Jersey Age: 21 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,535 Location: Reynoldsville, PA User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle i went to a local semi truck repair shop and they custom bend the right size for you. you coming friday?
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06-17-2009, 10:22 PM	#127
BillaksBlazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 571 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle they are two different sizes so take you spring plates with you. Did you ever get a set? I have an extra pair if you want them.
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06-17-2009, 10:25 PM	#128
Tim99Zr2 Fvck New Jersey Age: 21 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,535 Location: Reynoldsville, PA User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle also, i wouldnt buy junk ones from parts stores. i run 5/8s ubolts.
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06-17-2009, 10:31 PM	#129
nyteRyda Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 541 Location: Kingston Pa User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Quote: Originally Posted by BillaksBlazer they are two different sizes so take you spring plates with you. Did you ever get a set? I have an extra pair if you want them. Yeah I have a set, and to Tim, where should I go for good ones then?
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06-17-2009, 10:32 PM	#130
nyteRyda Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 541 Location: Kingston Pa User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Quote: Originally Posted by Tim99Zr2 i went to a local semi truck repair shop and they custom bend the right size for you. you coming friday? didnt even see this reply, but I am still not sure where to go for them, but yes we will be out friday to get those parts
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06-17-2009, 10:34 PM	#131
96superflow Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 722 Location: Moyock/Greenville, NC User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle I just bought ones from quadratec. Replace heavy duty ones for a yj with stock or upgraded springs.... hopefully they will fit. i think they are rancho ubolts with a RS720 Part number. When i placed them around the d30 there looks like there will be plenty of treads there....
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06-17-2009, 10:36 PM	#132
Tim99Zr2 Fvck New Jersey Age: 21 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,535 Location: Reynoldsville, PA User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle hmm. what time you coming friday? if you come before 5 we can ride up to dubois and you can get some where i get mine. bout 10$ a piece. they are nice and beefy, like i said, they are for semi trucks
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06-17-2009, 10:39 PM	#133
nyteRyda Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 541 Location: Kingston Pa User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle It depends, my buddy kinda wants to finish my truck before we come out there, and as it stands right now, RAIN, so we will more than likely be working on it friday during the day...who knows I will be able to let you know either tomorrow or friday what time...if thats ok that is
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06-17-2009, 10:44 PM	#134
Tim99Zr2 Fvck New Jersey Age: 21 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,535 Location: Reynoldsville, PA User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle yea, thats fine. whenever will work. im about 10 minutes off I80. the new dubois intl airport exit. if you come early we could get you u-bolts and go for a little wheelin ride in my truck.?
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06-18-2009, 05:12 AM	#135
wrekd Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,029 Location: Sugar Notch, PA User is: OffLine	Re: Dana 30 axle Go down to Wilkes-Barre Spring. Right next to Norm's Pizza. I forget the name of the street though. But its right next to Norms. You'll probably need 2.75" axle tube(measure the tubes just to make sure) 9/16's u-bolts, around 8" long. Should be about $10 a piece.
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