Front Axle Restoration/Rebuild (Dana 30)

[@tylerbrown9835]

All that for a Dana 30

[@Codethe_Road]

They are good axles if you don't want big tires... xD

[@cablenowadays6586]

It’s a great axle. I run 35s on mine with chromoly axles and it gives me a lot of ground clearance with a lot of stuff to beef it up made these days

[@keenanp9045]

Not everyone wants to axel swap lmao

[@tylerr676]

@Jasper Dane what? why would you do that? thats like, Crappy relationship, no trust dude.

[@sukheshkumartandan7842]

Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[@MarkMcCabeMarkMcCabeVideo]

I could watch this all day because there is no talking just the audio of tools clinking. Amazing.

[@stevejette2329]

Mark _ YES !! Excellent lighting, camera angles, sound etc

[@serhiitaranchuk7348]

Nice men good job

[@olkeriilremengesau5461]

You are right.

[@ABZ49er]

Exactly 🤙🏼

[@JuanFlores-cm7df]

Pppp0p

[@brycegrant1]

Did i actually just watch a mechanic asmr with no swearing or busting of knuckles… this man is a god

[@johnmedeiros3252]

I cannot begin to express how happy I am that you're an XJ owner. I'm the proud owner of a 97 with 267k miles and counting. Your videos are practically therapy lol

[@RestorationStation]

Stay tuned! Mine is 97 as well with similar mileage

[@Ford4life885]

@@RestorationStationi want a 97 XJ BUT I CANT FIND ONE

[@bradhoff5035]

Fantastic! Nice to watch someone actually do the work without loud music, and telling everyone how good they are! WELL DONE!

[@jamescole6846]

I envy your tool collection. Very nice video BTW. I watched the whole thing which is very rare on YT these days but you had no BS, no click bait, no annoying music. Keep up the good work!!

[@alphamale1717]

After 35 years with me I have a lot of tools as well.

[@pennypackmtb2542]

Gotta love that straight edge he used.

[@wyattandwill12]

Having quality basics (ratchets and sockets) is awesome. I have Snapon 1/4" and 3/8" stuff while I'm not even a professional and I wouldn't say I regret it. The 18" Matco 3/8" ratchet I have is awesome but it's broken right now, waiting to get ahold of the Matco guy or if I can't get it warrantied being a second owner the rebuild kit is only around $35

[@msc1064]

Wow great video. This guy knew what he was doing. He had all the right tools and more, and all the work was done inside, which make everything a whole lot better.

[@kevinhoodless4206]

No commentary or stupid gags, no time filler, just a quality mechanic doing quality work. Subbed 👍🏻

[@judedavidson5453]

I'll love to have a workshop like that at home . It was very enjoyable to watch all the work that went into your restoration.

[@mistersean86]

This is excellent!! I wish more how-to videos were shot so eloquently simple. This is like watching art

[@elev8j10]

If this is a personal shop it's insane. This would be a dream shop for me. I would probably sleep in it. Cherokees take a beating and seeing bits fully restored is great.

[@maxwedge5683]

No annoying music (except the sound of the engine) No words, perfect video. It's nice to see another professional mechanic with an assortment of tools ranging from Snap-On to Craftsman. Unfortunately, since I retired I've added a few Harbor Freight items...Sorry. I know you're professional because I saw blood.

[@AvocatDude]

Enjoyable to watch these old four by fours get restored and saved for future generations. Thanks for the video enjoyed it.

[@badger305]

From a retired mechanic, you did a damn fine job.

[@harleyvanscoy94]

Well done, that axle turned out great and you didn't cut corners slapping new parts on unpainted... Respect!

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

I enjoyed every single minute of it! So satisfying to watch! Just straight to the point! No introduction or talking, just straight to do the job!👌😎👍

[@NamNguyen-zv7zy]

Let appreciate the amount of time and effort he put to have this detailed video .guys

[@williamdejeffrio9701]

Totally spellbound. Soaked up every second. The video was incredibly well done with excellent cinematography, no music, narration, etc. For me, the efficiency of the action provided a vicarious sense of satisfaction at seeing the job completed, with great care taken to ensure everything was put together right, replaced with good components and sandblasted/painted to look all new. Loved it!

[@dustinlerch9272]

Best video yet of a tear down. No fluff and great angles. An ASMR quality to boot Now do the rest of it and film every bolt and connector !

[@markamick5452]

Wish more diy videos were like this with not a peep and just the sound of the tools…..great video

[@oldstudbuck3583]

Much respect to the incredibly talented mechanics out there. Always amazed watching this stuff.

[@memyself7413]

First class video and work. The whole thing could not be improved. Many on this platform could learn much from it. “Well done, you fellas, keep up the good work.” 10/10

[@stevejette2329]

Me Myself - This is VERY good. I was almost a minute in before I hit SUBSCRIBE. Snap-On, MAC, DeWalt, clean hands ... a pro.

[@דודדוריון]

Israe is alyas ahead

[@rossawood5075]

Appreciate the lack of usually appalling background music! Good workmanship displayed here, now at 70 years of age with arthritus, cordless impact drivers assist me immensely , a favorite tool of mine for seriously tight larger nuts'n bolts is a 230 volt AC impact driver, always use a spray lube on threads prior. A good clean area to work in and quality tools are the mark of a good tradesman. I enjoyed viewing this well done dissasembly of the Dana, I have a D 44 HD on hi boy F 250 that will be getting some new bearings and joints soon so this was a good preview. Thankyou.

[@dkhallal]

I have devoured as many videos on this subject I can over the last 7 months as we purchased an 89 YJ back in May. This, as many have sad but I have to say it too, by far has been one of the most enjoyable, mesmerizing, and thorough repair videos I have watched. The time you took to do all the different camera angles and the lighting being just right is beyond well done. Thank you for doing what you do, I can say I would try and tackle this myself knowing I have this video to reference. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@bryanmahon7866]

Amen to the previous comment sent by Mark. I could watch this guy's videos all the time. No music, and no one liking to here themselves talk, just all action, and tremendous attention to detail. Thank you Sir.

[@tombair1401]

He makes everything look easy sign of a master craftsmanship

[@cherylrosalis1948]

When I was in my mid-teens, my Daddy had us clean the parts with rags and gasoline. Oh, the fun times. I am glad you have all of these new products to work with.

[@rpbishop3079]

Obviously, something you were meant to do. No more or less than what was needed. Very well thought of and carried out. Thanks ! Now, if I can only come close ... in my driveway, in the winter, with maybe just a few flakes of snow lol. Thanks again.

[@NO-background-music-in-videos.]

Love hearing the tools work. no music

[@buyamerican3191]

Superb video! No talk just great workmanship. Nice to see "all" parts replaced. You sir are a perfectionist and extremely knowledgeable. I want to see more of your work, I just subscribed.

[@40beretta1]

What so many people don't realize... rust is alive...if you can, boil...that's right. Place the parts in boiling water or a hot steam box. Its chemistry man.

[@DOLPHINATOR9778]

High Pinion Dana 30 is a really good front axle. Very meticulous and clean work. Love your channel. Only wish you had more videos🤣👏💪💪💪🍺

[@genoory5090]

This gave me so much insite when I do my solid axle swap project on my 2011 ford ranger fx4. I really appreciate this video. Its well put together, the editing is phenomenal! Shows all of every detail, as if you was right there. Excellent guys!

[@thefamouslilyQ]

I try so hard to watch other restoration Channels but I find myself coming back to your channel and and rewatching videos because I love them so much! Every video i perfection I watch them all from start to finish it calms my anxiety and clears my head thanks for the superb content ! You’re my absolute favorite yt channel!

[@American_Jeeper]

I know some people hate on the Dana 30, but I love mine. You did a great job restoring yours. It really sucks that Jeep owners have to rely on either Crown or Omix for replacement parts. I don't know how it is on the XJ side of the house, but every Crown or Omix part I've ever bought for my CJ has been utter crap. The last Crown part I bought was a heater switch, and it burned out (literally) after three months. I found out that Indak, the original company that made the heater switches for AMC, was still in business and ordered one from them. The kicker is that is wasn't that much more than Crown's POS switch. The Omix fuel return line I bought didn't even have any of the right bends and was too short, yet they swore it was the right part number for my CJ.

[@kritpitako]

Right tools on the right job. I'm satisfied with these restoration.

[@rossawood5075]

I note that appropriate rubber and brass hammers being utilised, especially to locate joints, I regret not listening to the old timers who taught me not to use my hands as hammers and not to place too much pressure on a short spanner with my thumbs, use a longer spanner, I now have thumbs thar easily dislocate and arthritic fingers, there's an appropriate tool for any job! Having said do what you have to do when caught out , oh and gloves for solvents and grease, our skin is the largest organ in the body and will absorb chemicals readily to our long term detriment. Excellent video by a well trained tradesman.

[@danaschoen432]

This was great. If you're up too it the Dana 60 would be a great project. Plenty of those out there as well! Thanks for the excellent videos.

[@DeanG55]

Great video! I could never even come close to any mechanical skills and work done here. But, it is a joy to watch!! Keep the videos coming!!

[@JoeShopper]

Looks like such a big job, it's hard to believe it took you less than 45 minutes to do it! Wow!

[@johnnyrocket6588]

It didn’t

[@JoeShopper]

@@johnnyrocket6588 Look. The job is done and the video is 42 minutes long. All the evidence is there.

[@johnnyrocket6588]

@@JoeShopper He obviously cuts the video in parts when he is sand blasting for example. He speeds the video up in certain places. He doesn’t show him completely underhauling the underbody of the jeep before reinstalling the axle. He does an excellent job. But the whole job did not take 45 minutes.

[@JoeShopper]

@@johnnyrocket6588 Are you saying that it took less than 45 minutes? I don't understand. The video is 42 minutes.

[@tacticalty9693]

@@JoeShopperJesus Christ… after editing ALL of the footage and putting what he wanted in the video after all said and don’t the video is 42 mins long. This process will take you much longer than 45 minutes I can assure you. Just because the video is 42 minutes long don’t mean it took him 42 mins. If there were no cuts or edits and it was just a solid video from start to finish you’d see how long it took. I honestly hope you’re just joking around, or just generally don’t have an idea of how editing works and why it is done. It’s common sense to most.

[@Joannesyoga]

One of my favourite restoration channels. Talented filming. Fascinating when you know nothing about cars. Better TV than the BBC. The A-Team are lucky to have you. :)

[@freeslave8824]

Watching this guy work is akin to watching someone manicure their Zen garden - Is it the technical skill, or the science, or the art or the love or...? I don't know. But it makes me feel good!

[@williamheary1700]

Oddly satisfying, and vary helpful. My Dana 30 is basically rusted beyond reasonable salvation so I get to do all of this to a not so holy assembly from the junkyard. Between this and the book, shouldn't be too bad to get right the first time.

[@sonofculloden2]

Beautiful job. I love how people make comments like - “All that for a Dana 30.” Point being not all people require a 12 inch lift and heavy Dana 60 or 70. Cheers!

[@psychocyrus2046]

Awesome work. it`s so relaxing to watch how someone rebuild thing`s from the scrap

[@rufusmarmeduke]

I liked how your hands looked like the Tin Man's by the end of the video, with anti-seize all over everything. I enjoyed this and the other axle so much, I really hope you do more auto restoration videos in the future. Great work!

[@jproma25]

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[@theshadow4292]

Nice mechanical work, nice presentation, nice commentary when needed, nice silence from all outside sources, nice video work. I am a fan already. Thank you, RS.

[@BBslider001]

Just WOW....elbow grease and ingenuity. Love it.

[@dogleg6669]

You should get a brass drift for knocking out the bearing raise will prevent the possibility of damage to the bore should the punch slip. All in all a great job didn't see anything wrong with the work based on my 30 years experience as a mechanic. Love the channel.

[@RestorationStation]

Thanks

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

Be doing FULL rebuild on a loved and much valued 2003 ram 1500 hemi with over 250k miles soon. Truck all original was well took care of and maintained throughout its life. 2 owner truck second being me obviously. Original owner a good friend that lives by my parents house. He kept maintenance up on it. Got it good tires, fluids, parts. Truck is not stock, it’s got a K&N air filter, hypertech tune, throttle kit, Gibson exhaust and headers stock catalytic converter. Powerhouse. Fast truck a lot of power. It’s got rough country 4 inch leveled. Rocking BFG all terrains with nice tread. Nothing ridiculous. Looks fantastic. Stock 17 inch alloy rims on it. No body mods. All stock body wise. Truck had rear fender and rocker panel rust (Northeast vehicle) i repaired all that. Left all the small dents it’s got it adds character. Just driving it and enjoying it. It’s more of a winter truck/ enjoyment vehicle now. Was a daily for many many years. The original owner drove it everyday. He didn’t have any other vehicle. I buy I drive it everyday. I let it chill though since it had 200k when I bought it. I basically put almost 60k on it. It still goes. I can get in it and fricken floor it and it’ll fly like a rocket. I’m driving it until it’s starting to loose power. It hasn’t been drove in a little bit. I just put high quality spark plugs in it. It’s chilling under my shed all cleaned up. Pretty soon it’ll get classic vehicle plate. Like your doing here I plan on giving that truck a full rebuild of all its mechanical bits. Everything on it still works and is good. Got plans for that old boah. Glad to see what your doing here with this ole jeep Cherokee

[@jackschitt7783]

Surely anyone that took the time to do all this thoroughly tested it. Lets see what it can do! That's a wicked suspension! Show the flex crawling big rocks. The gearing...is a perfect overall! Gotta show that off! (some day?) -Bert

[@humantribe]

Nice job. Did the same about 20 years ago on my XJ because I bent the original D30. I'm still driving the XJ.

[@nandom3]

And the big question is: would I trust this guy to work on my car? YES I WOULD!! Great job ... nice vídeo to watch!

[@charlescastillo8870]

The real question is would he trust you too work on your vehicle.

[@davidblackwell7958]

Awesome, watching those ball joints fill with grease is the most satisfying thing I’ve ever seen on KZbin.

[@ДмитрийФакухин]

Nice work, thank you for video! I often use powder coat for my axle details, when rebuilding it. Looks nice and strong surface, but covering unpainted areas are pain in the ass:) Ford Dana 35 particularly:) Greetings from Russia!

[@dougwestphal7003]

Dude, You gotta really awesome tool box. Not 1 single tool used incorrectly. And you fabed some parts better than new! Awesome 😎

[@mr.zelice6924]

A masterpiece of a video! Well done. Could watch for hours.

[@ГретыйТумблерг]

Люблю смотреть на дробоструйную (пескоструйную) обработку. Магия ! Работал в молодости аппаратом раза в три побольше, обрабатывал ёмкости 4 - 6 - 10 кубометров, с целью придания красивого матового оттенка... I like to look at shot blasting (sandblasting) processing. Magic ! I worked in my youth with a device three times larger, processed containers 4 - 6 - 10 cubic meters, in order to give a beautiful matte shade...

[@navvet4518]

Anti seize is underrated and underused. I use it on any mechanical fastener that I know has to come apart again. I’ve never seen anyone preserve the inside of the axle tubes. Seems logical since the they fill up with water and debris. Just a thought. Refreshing to hear no narration. Great video sir!!

[@pqworks9019]

That was awesome!!!!! You did a crazy good job sandblasting and restoring all of the parts!

[@SimpleLife1971]

That Jeep axle now belongs in the Smithsonian Institute! Outstanding restoration!

[@jaybee6970]

I would love to work for or with this guy. Master restorations!

[@stefanitha]

I really enjoyed every bolt, nut and shim of it!

[@jagmasters7392]

The silence is golden. Your work is art. Favorite YT vid of 2021 so far. Thanks!

[@waltersempticowski1794]

first video I watch from this channel. This was the most amazing restoration video I've ever seen in my life. From Brazil.

[@datswhatiwastrynatellyall7062]

Not 1 word said. Still highly informative and entertaining to watch💯

[@moerizk3753]

this guy has every machine or tool or gadget in the entire world

[@Максим-б9м5ь]

Смотрю второе видео по восстановлению мостов и не могу понять -- заливную пробку на редукторе вижу, а сливной пробки нет??? Хорошая работа! С нетерпением жду продолжения! I am watching the second video on the restoration of bridges and I cannot understand - I see the filler plug on the gearbox, but there is no drain plug ??? Good job! I look forward to continuing!

[@samiam7]

Watching the boots fill up with grease is very satisfying

[@juanlopezpolanco3400]

it's impressive that work! congratulations, you are a grand master of mechanical! i love it all your vídeo about mechanic! I'm López, from Dominican Republic?

[@Dfull86]

That Xj is going to be mint! Great work!

[@starvingartist6754]

Looks like some real fun long as you got the tools to do it, that's where I have to step aside !

[@orgonomix]

A good job done there and very nicely shot and edited too well done man.

[@jonesallu]

OTC tools - the absolute best! Wow. Top notch work.

[@toddperry9860]

Excellent video, I loved the no talking just good workmanship!

[@franciscopierinelli1023]

IS A VERY NICE JOB OF AXEL DANA 30 CONGRATULATONS

[@jhonnySpecail]

very good work, everything was professional

[@juanlopezpolanco3400]

wow, master, I don't get tired of seeing him! you are very good at your job!

[@ГретыйТумблерг]

Хорошо поработал ! Может при очистке внутреннего пространства, где валы, нужно было добавить густой искусственной смазки ? Потом промыть консервирующим составом. Это бы значительно увеличило срок службы моста. Well done ! Maybe when cleaning the internal space where the shafts were, it was necessary to add a thick artificial lubricant ? Then rinse with a preservative composition. This would significantly increase the service life of the Front Axle. Сейчас выпускается столько полезной автомобильной "химии" но мало кто её использует и вообще знает о её возможностях. Прошу прощения за автоматический перевод, английский учил в школе. Сдал экзамен и забыл язык напрочь. There are so many useful automotive "chemicals" being produced now, but few people use it and generally know about its capabilities. I apologize for the automatic translation, I learned English at school. I passed the exam and forgot the language completely.

[@kaankaskara6448]

Hamama gitsem böyle rahatlamam heralde. İçim rahatladı saol koca yürekli sanayici.

[@cybergoth665]

I am in the beginning stages of starting mine. Going to be adding a truss, chromoly axles, and just over all beefing the whole thing up. Everyone tells me to just do one tons. Im just trying to clean up a Dana30/8.25 and beef them up. I dont do any crazy rock crawling and what not. mainly lite trails and mud. If I ever do rocks though I should be ok with what im doing.

[@hillbillyhicks8102]

I would at least jump up to a Dana 44. But a Dana 60 would be ideal. The Dana 30 and 35's are so fragile and weak. We also see the knuckles bow in words at the top giving you negative camber. We all ways are putting off set ball joints in to correct camber. They are just week axles in general same as Dana 44. What's strange Is the Ford f250 and f350 we hardly ever have to put cams in them for camber. But a dodge 2500 and 3500 which I believe is close to the same axle assembly will need off set ball joints just like the jeeps. At least ford's you can use can bushings.

[@chrischery2733]

Wowww you are so amazingly on rebuilding, and now everything is new and certified

[@Codethe_Road]

It is amazing what sand blasting can take off; damn.

[@yhwe100]

With such loving and tender care. Amazing.

[@edgardopanameno3828]

Sorprendente todo el trabajo que se lleva, algun dia quiero hacer reparaciones asi por ahora estudio 2º año de mecanica automotriz

[@124marsh]

That OTC tool that looks like a clamp is a real time saver!!

[@mltrymn1213]

39:38 "I torqued these safely off camera".... 🤣 don't we all....

[@saidulusattu3824]

Of uih

[@MegaItso]

I really liked your way of working champion ...... excellent mechanic

[@MichiganPeatMoss]

Some folks play ambient noises and music for relaxation. I put this on my home broadcaster for "soothing" ambient sounds while working in the garage. :)

[@afissurya4447]

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[@juanmauricioneira7864]

Thank you and congratulations, you show the process very clearly !!

[@ilyaderevtsov404]

Cold pressing is possible, but this eventually leads to a change in diameter and reduces the required tightness and precision in the joint. Therefore, it is recommended to heat the bearings up to 80-90g, depending on the preload.

[@NHLiveFreeOrDie]

Love the video. One thing I would have done different, when you press the Pinion bearing off at 15:20 I would turn the bearing puller so the load is on the tool and not on the thru bolts. That's how you end up with bent bolts on your bearing puller. Really enjoyed the video though. Wish I had the time to do the exact same thing on my front 30 in my Jeep. Keep up the great content.

[@NHLiveFreeOrDie]

Also when checking tooth pattern at 24:10 you should apply a load to the carrier with a pry bar or something so there is resistance when turning the differential.

[@HBButler01]

What a beauty!

[@pakautowheels]

Amazing work

[@ricksnowden8408]

Did this on my back at 65, no fun, great video

[@bakDp]

Все отлично выглядит. Регулировка редуктора заслуживает уважения. Но смазка опор ступиц и наконечников рулевых тяг портит общее впечатление. Четко видно как во время смазывания выдавливается пыльник верхней опоры. Из за избытка смазки пыльник наконечников рулевых тяг значительно раздувается что приведет к его быстрому разрушению.

[@Stefibiza]

Thank you very much it will be very useful to me to motivate me and to redo my dana30 more cleanly this time....... A french guy

[@BigMikeRobinsonFJB]

That rusty axles looks exactly like a brand new axle on a 2021 Ford F-150.

[@chrisripp9560]

Wow! Just Wow! It’s so impressive to watch! Thanks for the great videos!!

[@Spruce-Bug]

Where did you get that tool for pushing out the U joints?

[@udi112]

Im more impressed with the level of logistics and organizing you did