carrying a spare D44 shaft question

[mjeff87]

If I wanted to carry only one spare D44 (rear) shaft, would a short-side shaft work on the long side for a trail repair? Or would you have to carry one of each size?

 

Jeff

[johnnyc]

In a real pinch, the short side shaft will work on the long side. You just won't have total spline engagement. But it's good to get you off the trail. I know people who only carry a short side shaft.

[mjeff87]

cool, so no issues with the spider gear walking or cross pin then?

 

I'm carrying too much stuff as it is now, trying to lighten up some ;)

 

Jeff

[pingpong]

Jeff, do you really expect to break a d44 shaft? :nuts: Gabe in MPJAI finally broke a stock one, but he had 15 hard wheeling trips on it, and a 5 to 1 t-case, 5.13's and is very throttle happy when he needs to be. If you are worried about it.. upgrade to some alloy usa shafts and call it good.

[mjeff87]

ya never know......I just want to carry a spare in the toolbox to be on the safe side.

 

Or else we haul my broken junk back on your trailer and you drive the Turd on the road :rotf:

[pingpong]

ya never know......I just want to carry a spare in the toolbox to be on the safe side.

 

Or else we haul my broken junk back on your trailer and you drive the Turd on the road :rotf:

 

 

I ain't skeered :nuts: you skeered :yes: All kidding aside.. doubt you will ever have an issue with it.

[FxRacing282]

i got a GM 10 bolt which is very similar to a D44 and my truck weighs 5200lbs i spin 35x16x15's on anything and never had any problems. i wouldnt carry a spare if i were you.