1997 TJ Dana 30 Axle Joints
 

I'm installing some new axle joints on my D30 and had trouble getting the
correct axle joints (u-joints?). The first set was to small on the caps and
I had to return them (after wasting a day waiting for a ride) to try and get
the correct size. I took the old joint to Napa and they matched it up and
found that what mine needed (according to their book) the u-joint for
anti-lock brakes. Since I have no anti-lock brakes I thought this was odd.
Did Jeep use anti-lock axles when the standards ran out on the line?
Also, their book was incorrect for the front drive shaft. Mine has a
constant velocity type universal joint at the transfer case (3 u-joints
total) instead of just two standard u-joints like their book calls out for.
I looked online and didn't see any other mention of this type of drive shaft
on a TJ. Did I get a freak drive shaft???
Anyway, the different sized axle joints might be something to watch out for
when your stocking up spare parts for the trails.

Tqm
97 TJ (Mystery Dana 30)

Re: 1997 TJ Dana 30 Axle Joints
 

Just think TJ = puny, Real Jeep Dana 44 axle sized universal
joints. ever hear of a Dana 25 or 27 breaking a U-J?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Tqm wrote:
>
> I'm installing some new axle joints on my D30 and had trouble getting the
> correct axle joints (u-joints?). The first set was to small on the caps and
> I had to return them (after wasting a day waiting for a ride) to try and get
> the correct size. I took the old joint to Napa and they matched it up and
> found that what mine needed (according to their book) the u-joint for
> anti-lock brakes. Since I have no anti-lock brakes I thought this was odd.
> Did Jeep use anti-lock axles when the standards ran out on the line?
> Also, their book was incorrect for the front drive shaft. Mine has a
> constant velocity type universal joint at the transfer case (3 u-joints
> total) instead of just two standard u-joints like their book calls out for.
> I looked online and didn't see any other mention of this type of drive shaft
> on a TJ. Did I get a freak drive shaft???
> Anyway, the different sized axle joints might be something to watch out for
> when your stocking up spare parts for the trails.
>
> Tqm
> 97 TJ (Mystery Dana 30)

Re: 1997 TJ Dana 30 Axle Joints
 

Just think TJ = puny, Real Jeep Dana 44 axle sized universal
joints. ever hear of a Dana 25 or 27 breaking a U-J?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Tqm wrote:
>
> I'm installing some new axle joints on my D30 and had trouble getting the
> correct axle joints (u-joints?). The first set was to small on the caps and
> I had to return them (after wasting a day waiting for a ride) to try and get
> the correct size. I took the old joint to Napa and they matched it up and
> found that what mine needed (according to their book) the u-joint for
> anti-lock brakes. Since I have no anti-lock brakes I thought this was odd.
> Did Jeep use anti-lock axles when the standards ran out on the line?
> Also, their book was incorrect for the front drive shaft. Mine has a
> constant velocity type universal joint at the transfer case (3 u-joints
> total) instead of just two standard u-joints like their book calls out for.
> I looked online and didn't see any other mention of this type of drive shaft
> on a TJ. Did I get a freak drive shaft???
> Anyway, the different sized axle joints might be something to watch out for
> when your stocking up spare parts for the trails.
>
> Tqm
> 97 TJ (Mystery Dana 30)

Re: 1997 TJ Dana 30 Axle Joints
 

Just think TJ = puny, Real Jeep Dana 44 axle sized universal
joints. ever hear of a Dana 25 or 27 breaking a U-J?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Tqm wrote:
>
> I'm installing some new axle joints on my D30 and had trouble getting the
> correct axle joints (u-joints?). The first set was to small on the caps and
> I had to return them (after wasting a day waiting for a ride) to try and get
> the correct size. I took the old joint to Napa and they matched it up and
> found that what mine needed (according to their book) the u-joint for
> anti-lock brakes. Since I have no anti-lock brakes I thought this was odd.
> Did Jeep use anti-lock axles when the standards ran out on the line?
> Also, their book was incorrect for the front drive shaft. Mine has a
> constant velocity type universal joint at the transfer case (3 u-joints
> total) instead of just two standard u-joints like their book calls out for.
> I looked online and didn't see any other mention of this type of drive shaft
> on a TJ. Did I get a freak drive shaft???
> Anyway, the different sized axle joints might be something to watch out for
> when your stocking up spare parts for the trails.
>
> Tqm
> 97 TJ (Mystery Dana 30)

Re: 1997 TJ Dana 30 Axle Joints
 

Just think TJ = puny, Real Jeep Dana 44 axle sized universal
joints. ever hear of a Dana 25 or 27 breaking a U-J?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Tqm wrote:
>
> I'm installing some new axle joints on my D30 and had trouble getting the
> correct axle joints (u-joints?). The first set was to small on the caps and
> I had to return them (after wasting a day waiting for a ride) to try and get
> the correct size. I took the old joint to Napa and they matched it up and
> found that what mine needed (according to their book) the u-joint for
> anti-lock brakes. Since I have no anti-lock brakes I thought this was odd.
> Did Jeep use anti-lock axles when the standards ran out on the line?
> Also, their book was incorrect for the front drive shaft. Mine has a
> constant velocity type universal joint at the transfer case (3 u-joints
> total) instead of just two standard u-joints like their book calls out for.
> I looked online and didn't see any other mention of this type of drive shaft
> on a TJ. Did I get a freak drive shaft???
> Anyway, the different sized axle joints might be something to watch out for
> when your stocking up spare parts for the trails.
>
> Tqm
> 97 TJ (Mystery Dana 30)

Re: 1997 TJ Dana 30 Axle Joints
 

http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical...97andSeals.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Tqm wrote:
>
> I'm installing some new axle joints on my D30 and had trouble getting the
> correct axle joints (u-joints?). The first set was to small on the caps and
> I had to return them (after wasting a day waiting for a ride) to try and get
> the correct size. I took the old joint to Napa and they matched it up and
> found that what mine needed (according to their book) the u-joint for
> anti-lock brakes. Since I have no anti-lock brakes I thought this was odd.
> Did Jeep use anti-lock axles when the standards ran out on the line?
> Also, their book was incorrect for the front drive shaft. Mine has a
> constant velocity type universal joint at the transfer case (3 u-joints
> total) instead of just two standard u-joints like their book calls out for.
> I looked online and didn't see any other mention of this type of drive shaft
> on a TJ. Did I get a freak drive shaft???
> Anyway, the different sized axle joints might be something to watch out for
> when your stocking up spare parts for the trails.
>
> Tqm
> 97 TJ (Mystery Dana 30)

Re: 1997 TJ Dana 30 Axle Joints
 

http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical...97andSeals.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Tqm wrote:
>
> I'm installing some new axle joints on my D30 and had trouble getting the
> correct axle joints (u-joints?). The first set was to small on the caps and
> I had to return them (after wasting a day waiting for a ride) to try and get
> the correct size. I took the old joint to Napa and they matched it up and
> found that what mine needed (according to their book) the u-joint for
> anti-lock brakes. Since I have no anti-lock brakes I thought this was odd.
> Did Jeep use anti-lock axles when the standards ran out on the line?
> Also, their book was incorrect for the front drive shaft. Mine has a
> constant velocity type universal joint at the transfer case (3 u-joints
> total) instead of just two standard u-joints like their book calls out for.
> I looked online and didn't see any other mention of this type of drive shaft
> on a TJ. Did I get a freak drive shaft???
> Anyway, the different sized axle joints might be something to watch out for
> when your stocking up spare parts for the trails.
>
> Tqm
> 97 TJ (Mystery Dana 30)

Re: 1997 TJ Dana 30 Axle Joints
 

http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical...97andSeals.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Tqm wrote:
>
> I'm installing some new axle joints on my D30 and had trouble getting the
> correct axle joints (u-joints?). The first set was to small on the caps and
> I had to return them (after wasting a day waiting for a ride) to try and get
> the correct size. I took the old joint to Napa and they matched it up and
> found that what mine needed (according to their book) the u-joint for
> anti-lock brakes. Since I have no anti-lock brakes I thought this was odd.
> Did Jeep use anti-lock axles when the standards ran out on the line?
> Also, their book was incorrect for the front drive shaft. Mine has a
> constant velocity type universal joint at the transfer case (3 u-joints
> total) instead of just two standard u-joints like their book calls out for.
> I looked online and didn't see any other mention of this type of drive shaft
> on a TJ. Did I get a freak drive shaft???
> Anyway, the different sized axle joints might be something to watch out for
> when your stocking up spare parts for the trails.
>
> Tqm
> 97 TJ (Mystery Dana 30)

Re: 1997 TJ Dana 30 Axle Joints
 

http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical...97andSeals.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Tqm wrote:
>
> I'm installing some new axle joints on my D30 and had trouble getting the
> correct axle joints (u-joints?). The first set was to small on the caps and
> I had to return them (after wasting a day waiting for a ride) to try and get
> the correct size. I took the old joint to Napa and they matched it up and
> found that what mine needed (according to their book) the u-joint for
> anti-lock brakes. Since I have no anti-lock brakes I thought this was odd.
> Did Jeep use anti-lock axles when the standards ran out on the line?
> Also, their book was incorrect for the front drive shaft. Mine has a
> constant velocity type universal joint at the transfer case (3 u-joints
> total) instead of just two standard u-joints like their book calls out for.
> I looked online and didn't see any other mention of this type of drive shaft
> on a TJ. Did I get a freak drive shaft???
> Anyway, the different sized axle joints might be something to watch out for
> when your stocking up spare parts for the trails.
>
> Tqm
> 97 TJ (Mystery Dana 30)

Re: 1997 TJ Dana 30 Axle Joints
 

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:408DC9E1.A86D1310@cox.net...
> Just think TJ = puny, Real Jeep Dana 44 axle sized universal
> joints. ever hear of a Dana 25 or 27 breaking a U-J?

Actually, Bill, he HAS Dana 44-sized u-joints, as do all D30s after '94.

(D25s & 27s didn't break u-joints because their powerplants didn't generate
any torque!)