Bmoore2 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Hey guys, In need of a little tech help again. As many of you know I am mechanically stupid but have the comanche bug. I am swaping out my rear end, changed gears to 4.56 and have decided to add a locker up front. I am pretty sure its a Disco dana 30 since i see a tube running to the transfer case. I know from you guys help that the stock 260 u joints and axle shafts are a time bomb with a locker, since I have to pay for mechanical work I would rather go ahead and upgrade axle shafts and u joints while its already tore apart. I seen a link in another thread for a complete upgrade. Check this out. They make it nice and EZ.http://www.ironrocko... ... y_Code=XDT This seems a little expensive. Is there a better way to go? Can I buy used axle shafts from a junk yard and just new u joint? What year and model would be compatable with the comanche? Or should I just plan on having to spend 500 dollars to keep from blowing u joints everytime I want to go wheeling. Thanks as always for any and all help. I tried to search the site before posting this but I am still unclear of my options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Those guys are insane. You could almost buy aftermarket chromoly shafts for that. You can get shafts from any 89 and up XJ with a 242 case and ABS, but to keep it simple all 95 and newer have them. Then just add a seal and your done. Or just pick up an entire axle and swap it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1090447 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmoore2 Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 Went ahead and bit the bullet and and went with the Chormoly axle upgrade and the spicer 760 u joints. Just going to block off the disco feature. Anyone see any problems with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Just make sure you add the proper seal, I don't remember the seal # off the top of my head but someone will chime in with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmoore2 Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 The guy from the link you sent me has a complete kit. Includes seals, block off plate and gasket for 50 bucks. But if there is a cheaper way to do it ill tell him i don't need it. I have not placed the order yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Most guys just buy the seal then either make a cover or gut the disco unit and bolt it back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmoore2 Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 Thank you very much buddy for all your help!!!! :bowdown: So i guess now I will have non cad axles? LOL all this mechanics lingo is new to me. Looks like my new golf driver will be in the form of new axle shafts and kick butt u joints. Cannot wait to get all my parts and get this thing done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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