Ultimate Dana 30! Steering, Brakes and Axle Shafts! - Episode 3

[@fomocoloco7172]

This is literally the best channel on KZbin for all types of technical knowledge on 4x4 and fabrication

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@jakebmorgan696]

For real! I just started looking at building something a couple weeks ago and I'm probably 6 hours deep in content from this channel alone.

[@95Z28A4]

I ran drilled WJ rotors on a HP Dana 30 in a 1998 XJ for over 100K miles. I had no issues with cracking. I used an XJ wheel bearing as a jig to drill the WJ rotors. I dissembled the wheel bearing with a press, drilled two 5/8" holes on 5 on 5" bolt pattern and bolted to the WJ rotor with 5/8" studs. I then drilled through the XJ wheel bearing holes with a 5/8" bit to make the 5 on 4.5" bolt pattern. I saved my "jig kit" to easily drill new replacement rotors.

[@bobbynate4271]

This is seriously the best axle video on these Jeeps I've ever seen thank you Nate 🤘😎.

[@jonaathansimons7938]

Nate & others attempting the WJ knuckle swap: Use an '02 Ford Explorer Sport Trac rotor, correct offset and bolt pattern. Saves a step if you're buyin new rotors anyway.

[@silverfang2372000]

Jonaathan Simons Came here to say this. Glad someone else knows this as well!

[@tomschuh6301]

4WD or RWD Sport Trac? Looks like they have different numbers.

[@slappygilmore5040]

thats awesome! much better than drilling rotors

[@jeepersoutpost1150]

@@tomschuh6301 2nd this question. Got any answers yet?

[@tomschuh6301]

@@jeepersoutpost1150 Nope. I just went with WJ rotors and drilled them.

[@cpthillbilly]

Coming at you from the future. Your skills and channel will have grown tremendously in 5 years! Well done.

[@1unkn0wn]

I love the content on this channel. In the last couple years it was discovered that 2002 explorer sport trac rotors fit the WJ conversion without drilling.

[@subculturenm]

I enjoyed the video. I get so tired of hearing people say “tons, tons, TONS!” when most of them aren’t even ‘wheeling hard enough to break stock axles.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks! I have the same opinion. One tons have a time and a place but most people don't need them👍

[@tylerdubois9020]

Not only that, depending on your rig, 1 ton axles will make it harder to flex, and you will loose ground clearance because the differential housing hangs lower from the larger ring gear. Unless you are running massive tires, like 40"+, dana 30 with some truss and beefing up will do most people fine.

[@p8nflnt]

I agree, but part of the fun is building your rig. Just depends on the type of person and their priorities.

[@SWBCrawler]

I love how you just build everything you need as you need it.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks brother 👍

[@colt_walker]

@@DirtLifestyle how is this axle holding up 2 years on?

[@EvanMoon]

So what you are saying is it’s really nice to have you as a brother because if you have to buy and get someone to build an axle it’s really expensive

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol pretty much

[@fotomotoxxiii]

In 2015 I fully built a dana 30 and Ford 8.8 and it cost a lot to do it right. I'm running 37s in a super lightweight YJ. RcV shafts were out of my price range so I opted for g2 chromoly shafts. I'm also running true trac instead of locker again to save money and keep things from breaking. I wish I trussed it but I did not.

[@MrDudeCZ]

HI Nate, It's quite a bit to put together for your viewers so thanks for all this effort. Honestly, I made my xj a very similar way in february this year. A "built" HP30 and a "built" 8.8 combo. I have been testing the 30 since then without any locker. We'll see how she handles 35"s in long term and in different terrain. Anyway, not a bad setup at all, I'm quite happy so far. I would be less cautious with a 44 but at least it makes me stay away from the really stupid stuff. In regards to brakes, I was actually able to fit akebonos in and keep my sweet 15" alu's. I only had the use 1,25" spacers and they clear fine. Thanks again and keep on rolling :) Cheers, martin

[@DirtLifestyle]

You welcome brother! You can do alot in an xj on 35s 👍

[@littlesteve855]

When you come back form the future, the shop has changed so much!

[@ProjectXJ]

I don't have an ultimate dana 30, but I am pretty close. I have spent far less than the $4700 like the video. Here is what I have done and how much I paid: 4.10 gears and master install kit $180 lock right locker $90 Chromoly axle shafts $360 Artec truss with Johnny Joints $258 Solid diff cover $81 C-gussets $79 1 ton aluminum steering $412 Synergy Ball Joints $200 Grand Total: $1660

[@stevedavis9909]

After watching all 3 parts of your videos. I just purchased a Dana 30 High pinion that I'm going to build for my TJ. Thank you for the videos and helping me make my mind up!

[@matthewlamb3207]

Great video! It really helped me come to peace with upgrading my D30 for my 35s. I don't see the Amazon list anymore. I was looking for more information on the WJ knuckles and brake kit upgrade as well as the RCV and other parts to help me understand the costs of a rebuild today.

[@larryjanson4011]

love what you are doing here. on my 1984 cj-7 i had the tapers for the steering drilled from top down, bottom up on the pit-man arm. and re-tapered for 1/2 ton chevy parts. drag link is level. NO bump steer. no death wobble, runs tru down the hy. 4 1/2 in lift, 35 tires. added machined steel (NOT cast crap) tapers to put the steering back into correct castor, camber. I need to use my jeep on the street. heim joints are not legal in ca. D30 4:10.1 arb locker "supper" 30 axle shafts has larger u-joints. basically a D44 stuffed in a D30 housing. never failed me on the trail. no talk about a hydraulic brake booster? factory parts just junk the vacuum booster get 1000 times better braking. but must get a better ps pump. and this gives you a ram to help work the steering.

[@robormiston2841]

Here is an odd one for you, I have a wrecked 86 Corvette with a Dana 44 with the independent suspension. I'm a crazy to think this would sweet in a 4x4 with better longer axle shafts, these are aluminum and it is a 4 speed car. Probably worth fixing but I'm really curious about this style Dana 44 for 4x4. Any input would be sweet. I have a 95 Tracker and might put the Corvette 350 and 4 speed Muncie with overdrive and that independent rear, maybe make it rear steer?? If possible. Am I barking up the wrong tree? Lol

[@michaeljames5346]

This is a 1995 Geo Tracker and you plan to have an IFS D44 installed... sounds like a Sick ATV!

[@benbilling4268]

Very good. The reasoning is sound and well explained , and I really appreciate the cost rundown. Keep up the good work.😊

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@johnsmind]

Like what you're doing. Wish I had a garage. Apartment car ports don't cut it. You have no idea how lucky you are. Good stuff guys.

[@Joe-Mamasixtyninefourtwenty]

You forgot one thing when adding up your costs. Time. Your time is worth money, if you are having to build the whole thing your looking at alot of hours to do everything in your series on this. Add that to the mix and your looking at well over 6thou for the dana 30. Really cool series amd love the vids! Keep em up bro 👍

[@andresvalverde5069]

Josef Berns that's a good point but the best apples to apples comparison is to not include the time price because it will be different for a lot of people.

[@Whiteandsonsgarage]

That’s the best Dana 30 I have ever seen, love the steering set up on it

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks man! Definitely bullet proof on my bros TJ 👍

[@mr.caceres305]

Could you run 37s on it??

[@boatsandjeeps780]

@@mr.caceres305 If you have experience wheelin then yes , just can't hit everything wide open , and gotta know when let off or go neutral when tryin obstacles that u don't make on ur 1st shot , gotta b off gas and on brakes to stop wheel spin b4 jeep comes to a stop when sliding back down , that cause most breaks that I've seen , also I been runnin 37s on stock d30 except 4.88 yukon gears and arb locker , I n very near weeks I plan on doin c gussets, truss and ball joints , and 1 ton steering, cause I feel my steering joints wearing out and I'm positive ball joints r to. We do run places like windrock and adventure offroad park, hard trails , hp d30 r stronger than people put on

[@davyleupz]

That axle cost more than my XJ. 😂

[@onetruebob_tj]

Of course it did! 🤣

[@RedRockCrawlers]

haha sounds about right ;) @@onetruebob_tj

[@posjoey]

Lol same

[@David-rj1ru]

My Xj's axel cost more than your xj.

[@2S1L3NT]

Lol, well my XJ was purchased for 1700, but I'm 10k into it now with the upgrades 😭

[@mrmotorbreathmfg3540]

I'm a day away from installing the same Artec Ind raised track bar mount with the same WJ knuckle set up and steering. My question is if the rig wound up with any bump steer issues with the drag link and pan hard being different lengths. I know you were confident this wouldn't happen... but i'm curious how everything shook out in the end?

[@Dino30ish]

Ford Sport Trac front rotors are the 5x4.5 bolt pattern and the same diameter of the wj rotor . Can also use mustang cobra calipers to fit a smaller wheel .

[@Xtremeamput]

Cobra calipers from what year?

[@sewerratt47]

My only Jeep Fab Channel !

[@greghubert4968]

One of the best youtube film I have ever watched,thank you

[@terrycastro7923]

Love your xj wj build I am going to put your xj build under my TJ but only mods I will do is track bar bracket and truss. Then build the rest in piece work as money permits. Will I need to modify anything on the xj axle to bolt it on the TJ besides drive shaft and gearing.

[@luisnew6738]

i agree this is the best video i have seen about the dana 30, and the list you provided is awesome. I have a dana 30 under the front of my 78 Toyota Wolverine. with a dana20 transfer case rolling on 33's with 4;88, what I have noticed it that my pumpkin is on the passenger side ? and every video iv seen it is different ! thank you for sharing

[@JeepJeep234]

I still have my stock HP30 under my JK, running 37's. No locker or truss and I haven't broke it yet.

[@charlesbickel4295]

I killed a 30 on 35s. I then killed a rubicon 44 on those same BFG 35s. Now I’m ordering a pro rock 44 let’s see how it does.

[@middle-fork]

@@charlesbickel4295 What do you do when an axle breaks on the trail?

[@charlesbickel4295]

Erik Clineschmidt try to rig it up enough to get off the trail. Or hope your buddy can drag it off.

[@JeepJeep234]

@@charlesbickel4295 I recently swapped my hp30 for a Rubicon 44, and beefed the rear 44 axle up. Front and rear RCV shafts with Teraflex hubs running 39-13.5 BFG KM3's.

[@charlesbickel4295]

JeepJeep234 it’s probably fine if you don’t jump it. I go hard. It’s a toy.

[@tedhargiss1056]

Awesome build Nate! I appreciate the details. I wish I had seen this before I built my D30.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks buddy!

[@dorsk84]

JK D44 swapped under. Artek makes the conversation kit. Adds 5" width. But we are now talking about having to do both front and rear now.

[@DirtLifestyle]

I like the JK 44s for a swap! Wouldn't be practical in our situation unfortunately. His ford 8.8 is pretty well bullet proofed now so bailing on it wouldn't be beneficial lol. Not to mention the added costs of 5 new rims, no cheap high steer options and JK 44 axle parts are more than dana 30. But if we were starting from nothing I think the jk dana 44 axles are a great starting point! I recommend them all the time!

[@jasonlenihan9854]

Doing a lot of building myself. Excellent video. Thanks from Snohomish WA.

[@morganbarber2461]

Just a note, Jeep actually had a big problem with the wj teves brake calipers. They were centered poorly and caused the rotors to warp. About midway through 2002 all grands got the updated akebono calipers to solve the warping issue. If you guys ever get bigger wheels might be good to swap the teves calipers out for the akebonos 👍

[@DirtLifestyle]

Definitely something we considered, and still will consider in the future!

[@ProjectXJ]

@Troy Becker Just swap in a ford 8.8 with disks for about the same money as a disk conversion kit. I did mine for $583, including truss and diff cover with a set of spare shafts, new brakes included. :)

[@ProjectXJ]

@Troy Becker But you still have the chrysler 8.25. :)

[@ProjectXJ]

@Troy Becker I hear you. The 8.25 isn't a bad axle at all. Make sure to swap internals of your distribution block when you do the disk conversion. It greatly improves braking. It didn't cost me anything either and only took a minute to install!

[@VintageOffroad]

Awesome work and great info.. wish I could find a channel where people are doing this for an old world jeep..loving my cj7

[@ChatanikaRoosting]

Great video. Thanks for keeping it real with the pricing! -an XJ driver

[@exhaustfumes927]

The Bloomberg add at the beginning could def go away

[@moabwheeling]

Hi Nate , I really enjoyed this build series and I'm looking forward to your next video . Thank you for sharing . Until next time take care .

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you! Glad your still enjoying my content!

[@TheoneDragon51]

Yj 4cy high pinion D30 cromo warn hubs with 36" swamper's. 4.88 I don't flog it serving me well. Thinking about sleeveing the tubes and a truss. Great build I have enjoyed watching this.

[@DirtLifestyle]

The truss is a must! I'm not a fan of sleeves. They don't add the kind of strength a truss will provide. Not enough leverage. But it sounds like you have put together a sweet build! Light weight and low horsepower power is actually a great combo for automotive performance. Heavy rigs just don't handle as well 👍

[@ddesilva61]

Hey Nate - thoughts on ball joint for the 'ultimate' Dana 30? I could not find any info on this between parts 2/3...

[@ekbanjosworld4926]

You compromised! The Teves are notorious for warping rotors! Should have gone with the Akebonos! Any aftermarket 15" Wheel w/ 3.25"-3.75" Back Spacing would work!

[@4x2WagonFamily]

Thanks Nate… Very helpful on my Dana 30 build.

[@danbemman2271]

Always enjoy you technically information and your creative editing.

[@zoexj4872]

Nate, Almost ready to rebuild my axles in my XJ. You answered pretty much all of my questions with this video! I'm leaning toward a similar Dana 30 build and a Ford 8.8 swap. Thanks again. You have a great channel.

[@jake-mv5oi]

Who makes that raised track bar mount for the axle? I like that. Just remember folks, anything can break. Even RCVs. Had a buddy get throttle happy in his LJ and broke a D44 RCV stub with a 4.0 and 37s. Rev limiter and bouncing on rocks never ends well.

[@DirtLifestyle]

I saw the exact same scenario on top of potato salad hill in moab. This guy would throttle harder with wheel hop instead of backing off. 37s broke both front axle shaft on his dana 60 before he let us winch him off. Some lessons are hard learned 👍

[@Motoman714.]

Very helpful with dana 30 axles and xjs!

[@Giraffefistfight]

Awesome video man. Hope we get to see some more of the low buck diesel truck soon.

[@DirtLifestyle]

I wish! I've been invited to a pretty cool experience to wheel in a few different states with other folks in the industry! I'll be focusing most of my energy on getting the tj 100% ready for that for a the next month or two. Unfortunately, I won't be getting to the next lowbuck diesel truck until after that madness is over

[@Giraffefistfight]

@@DirtLifestyle no worries man. Burn out is a real thing, so don't do too much. Especially working a full time job and trying to make videos.

[@tylerdubois9020]

You can fit the akebono calipers with 15" rims, there are people that have done it on WJs. I think you need to grind off a small amount off of the caliper, but it is possible.

[@benbutler7391]

Good info Nate. Thanks.

[@austinadventure]

i used an inner axle seal installed backwards as an outer axle seal on my 79 ford hp dana 44, works decent

[@Vorhizzle]

Have RCVs in my TJ Rubicon and that's about the only thing I haven't broken.

[@mrfixit____3651]

When you did knuckle swap did you see any reason that you could not use the wj wheel hubs besides bolt pattern?

[@jeepindave5464]

You could then run the conversion spacers on the rear that everyone uses to run jk wheels. Then have 5x5 all the way around.

[@mrfixit____3651]

Jeepin Dave that is what I was thinking I just wasn't sure if there were any other reason that might cause issues.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Bolt pattern was the only reason. We don't want to buy new wheels or spacers so we just drilled to match 🤘

[@thecherokeechannel688]

What a badass build.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks buddy!

[@codyphipps1721]

What type of misalignment spacers did you use for the track bar mount? Frame side and axle side

[@FMJeeping]

freaking awesome series Nate. I am hopefully heading down this road this winter. Maybe not as full blown as you went, but the 30 is plenty capable for the wheel size I want. Also if you break stuff easier to source.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks man!

[@thecatalyst7743]

I love how detailed you are with your videos. Good job!!!

[@Ryan_Tidwell]

Awesome series thank you. I have been looking for a rear Dana 44 for my TJ. Spec'd one out at EastcoastgearSupply for $3769. Includes 30 spline chromoly shafts, disc brake conversion, and eaton e-locker. Bolt in. Do you know about eastcoastgearsupply? Would you recommend this axle? Seems like a great deal considering the costs that you were showing and not much time or effort on my part. Its a rear axle not front though. I think the Dana 35 gotta go before I worry about the Dana 30 front. :D

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks man! I've bought from them a few times with no hiccups. That's definitely not a bad price and yes front axles are substantially more money than rear. The cheapest/strongest option for a rear in my opinion is a Ford 8.8. If you toss a set of chromoly shafts and a locker in one then it is miles ahead of a dana 44 in terms of features and strength. Disc breaks, 31spline shafts and a stronger ring and pinion. But its not bolt on. You need to weld on the brackets but for either axle I would run a truss. You don't want to bend an axle housing after spending all that time and money in a new axle. 👍 Good luck!

[@Ryan_Tidwell]

@@DirtLifestyle thanks for the response. I will look at the 8.8 again. It is cheaper as well. The reasons I dismissed it before: C-clips/eliminator Left and right shafts differ on the 8.8. I think the 44 shafts are the same left and right. So I could have 1 spare. ? Availability of 8.8 shafts with 5x4.5 bolt pattern. These items may not be a huge issue. I'm no expert. Thanks 😊.

[@GoatOffroad]

Drooling over that D30! Goals! ❤️🐞

[@ProjectXJ]

I have a similar setup, without the RCV's, but I have chrolomolys. I have only spent about $1650.

[@gzrgldr8288]

I am using the Akebonon calipers on my xj swap with 15" wheels and have clearance, but they have 3.75" backspace, which I thinks makes a difference.

[@kevinthouvenell1750]

Awesome video 👍 love the rcv axles

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks! We do too!

[@MonzaTom]

Good 3 part series! Well done!

[@matthewroach5637]

Being in Washington there is a ton of used parts to do a budget building on a dana 30. I got a hp dana 30 for 100$ almost brand new truetrac for 100$, a free dana 30 from a wj to steal the hubs off of. Rebuilding the brake calipers myself for less the 40$, 250$ for the pads, rotors, ball joint and hubs. Then 1400$ for axle trust, sleeves, 4.56 gears, rebuild kit and axle shafts.

[@Maxxis1941]

Did you use the 99-01 Teves calipers or the 02-04 Akibono calipers? I've built up a 99 WJ and after driving it on 35s with the Teves, switched to the Akibonos and it made a world of difference. The Akibonos don't have the external springs, don't shudder and won't warp the rotors.

[@brentohara9471]

Thank you for a great and informative video...

[@joediver69]

Dude AWESOME! Joe from Miami been in love with jeeps my whole life I finally was able to pick up a 2006 TJ 2.4 l 6 speed trail rated I've got the a Dana 30 in the front and Dana 35 in the back whatever advice you can give me I appreciate it and last but not least can I go to you when I'm ready to do that massive build on my Dana 30 hope to hear from you soon look us up when you're down here in Miami Florida will make sure you have a good time we'll do some swamping thanks

[@foxrace0985]

just found your channel the other day, been watching old ones and all the new ones. keep it up, your videos are not only very educational but the editing, music and cinematography is fantastic. i hope this channel grows huge! i like your dl flag shirt, might have to pick one up next pay.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you! I put alot of work into these. As I grow as a teacher, photographer and editor I hope this channel will grow as well 👍

[@JeepJeep234]

Update. I broke my HP30 under my JK, and promptly swapped it for a Rubicon 44 with a truss gussets and skid plates. It has the factory locker with G2 gears, RCV shafts, and Teraflex hubs. Rear axle still no truss, but has a set of custom RCV axles with the Teraflex hubs and an E locker. 39-13.5 BFG KM3's.

[@rangefreewords]

Awesome build! How do you like your E-locker running the 39's?

[@onetruebob_tj]

Excellent series Nate! You and Muddy Beard setup your brother nicely. He owes you both big time. 👊👍

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks man! I'll be moving soon so I'll get my time back one way or another lol! He is family, its what you do 👍

[@colbymagew8840]

Can you put Ragular Dana 30 brakes on the wj knuckles or do I have to upgrade to the wj brakes one I wanna keep it cheap

[@DirtLifestyle]

You can only use wj brakes

[@colbymagew8840]

Dirt Lifestyle okay that’s what I figured I picked up a axle last night that I’m planning on slowly building up and it’s housing 4.10’s shafts and knuckles no brake should I do the wj conversion now?

[@colbymagew8840]

^^ it’s getting leaf sprung and idk if the steering will fit around my leafs without the high steer arm

[@nicolettelowenthal8868]

I enjoyed the build videos . Thank you for your advice on my sport s build with the 5.7 HEMI and 3/4 ton axles that I already own .

[@DirtLifestyle]

Awesome! Happy to help 👍

[@bryanhersman4037]

How would the cost comparison go if you did have to have someone else do the work. Maybe not the wrenching, but the welding and axle setup? Seems a crate built G2 44 loaded and ready with the desired gears and locker probably makes the cost really similar to the custom build Dana 30. I'm trying to figure out what to do with my JK. Seems like a loaded ultimate dana 44 with ARB and 4.88s is the way to go for $4300 shipped off Amazon.

[@sensei1781]

Thoughts on running sleeves instead of a truss?

[@scottsyellowrubicon1]

I’m curious about how Heim joints do on a daily driver. Pros and cons?

[@DirtLifestyle]

Heims works great on a daily. You wont. Notice a difference bit this seems like it might be a good topic for a video. It's going on the list!

[@scottsyellowrubicon1]

Sweet...look forward to a video about it. Love all the how to videos. 👍🏻

[@TheMuddman74]

I have heims on my daily with no I'll effect. The steering is super solid. Instagram: xjstormtrooper

[@kawimanzx6r]

Are you planning on doing a hydro assist video? Your videos are in great detail.

[@DirtLifestyle]

I only make videos based on what I'm working on. If I have a project that needs hydro assist then I'll make a video but other wise I just film what I build. I'm sure it will come up at some point 👍

[@karastas666]

What are the angles/degree's you picked on each end of the centre link ? looking to do a home built steering upgrade myself! thanks a bunch

[@btemp855]

Great video man, looks like imma build up my axle

[@corbancocanour1229]

Another high quality production! Great job Nate!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks!

[@ajustice2010]

id love to see your current thoughts on axles today. is it worth throwing a truss, locker, gear, shafts etc into a d30 or try and find a HP d44? or full chooch on some tons. i fall victim to the all or nothing so i either dont start projects or they are side barred till i can afford to go full kill and end up loosing interest. ive dreamed of the TJ build but between the prices of tjs being so high and trying to be more realistic (having room for overlading stuff, a big dog, and the longer wheel base to give me room to do what i would use every weekend i think would be more of a 2012+jkU rubi for the prices im seeing 18-22k or a first gen JKU and do an ALH tdi swap with 1 tons. realistically i don't see needing 39s without making the trip to winrock. (7 hrs away) we currently have a 17 2 door jk willys on 32s and it slays all the trails around us (not much more than washed out old forestry roads) sorry for the long read!

[@troyscottstevenson]

my new favorite channel!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks man!

[@jerrywhalen2100]

I know this has been a couple of years but was there a spacer behind the caliper bracket also quarter-inch like behind the axle bearing

[@strofimios]

Don't know if someone mentioned it already but if you don't want to drill extra holes to the rotor you can use the one from a 2002 ford explorer.

[@m.perfekt3055]

CHEEZUS CHRIZE! Thats a lot of money!!!

[@rogerrichardson2223]

Mann Nate if you ever get to battleground give me some insight on my 88 xj you rock free camping on the south 40 with fire pit included your welcome brother

[@DANGERTASTIC]

Teves and Akebono are the same size. The difference is mounting bracket vs spring tensioner. People claim warping with teves but I’ve been running them for years with zero probs

[@DirtLifestyle]

Interesting. We had a set of both in the shop and the akebono calipers definitely looked like they had a bigger footprint. The teves barely clear as it is! About 1/16 away from touching the rim. Everybody keeps saying the teves aren't good but It never seems like it's from personal experience. Time will tell 👍

[@jeremydidomenico934]

Nate, Because of this video series and how awesome you are at showing how to fabricate, I've Decided to tackle an Ultimate Dana 30 build. Im stuck on the steering and track bar. Getting the adjustable track bar mount, has me needing to fabricate a new track bar, where do you get your heim joints at?

[@robertweinstein6441]

Can you add a free spin kit to,those knuckles?

[@dailydoseofboredom5691]

Do I need the knuckles for both sides or just the passenger side?

[@DirtLifestyle]

Both 👍

[@shahargree]

You are the best!! Keep uploading vids!!!!!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you! Will do!

[@greggoett]

If you are worried about 10 stud holes in the brake disc, how dow you feel about 8 in a dana 60,, closer together?

[@CFairNH]

Awesome video!! Love your channel!

[@mattbarrett41]

Nate- Honest opinion: My JKU, I’m mostly using it as a daily with off road days in New England, but not rock crawling. My gut reaction is just use chrome moly axles on the Dana 30 with front & rear gear driven limited slips. Will cost less than half of a Dana 44 front with a locker. Running 35” tires. I prefer not to break the shit out of it. I’m going to get a TJ to rebuild for that! Thoughts? Oh yeah......already trussed it.

[@cablenowadays6586]

I run a stock dana 30 with a lunchbox locker and chromoly shafts. Then a 8.25 with rotor conversion and lunchbox locker also and i can wheel all day long on 33s with no problems. It’s perfect for what i use but i’d love to do a 8.8 swap but haven’t seen the need to yet.

[@cablenowadays6586]

also Axle C gussets are necessary just form personal experience i’ve seen someone but a speed bump and jump just a little and completely bend their axle C on 31s

[@jasoncolette8598]

I'd like an update on this video. Particularly about those outer seals on the axle tube. My concern is the flex of the axle shaft when turning will allow water or debris to get into the axle tube and not be allowed to run or drain out. What's the inside of that axle tube look like today? Caked?

[@Curseword90]

Can that wj knuckle swap accept 15" wheels, with the new calipers?

[@MrCrusader173]

Could you go in more details about those bars could i make something like that in a swaybar form or is that pretty much what it is

[@bojeelll9192]

Now do you have to weld the spacer on or can you just leave it loose ?

[@DirtLifestyle]

I don't think it matters but I welded it for convenience. It's one less thing to mess with when replacing a hub bearing 👍

[@TheBeardedJeeper]

Great lookin axle

[@mikaelwise807]

Another great video I really enjoyed the steering montage...keep it up Nate

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks man!

[@seanmathias7569]

What year f150 would have the hp dana 44? Nice and informal video btw thanks🤙👍

[@DirtLifestyle]

The best ones are from 76-78 f150s but they were available from the early 70s to the early 80s

[@671JK]

It’s not just an informative video but an awesome one brotha. Can you run 37s on that build?

[@Joesph-p2y]

I'm running pretty much the exact same set up in my tj. 4.88s, wj knuckes, artec truss. So when you put the wj knuckle on the upper ball joint has a gap. Looks like yours is like that also. Is that how they are suppose to be?