I've watched this 3x...getting ready to tackle the same thing very soon. Thank you very much for taking the time to make this video

Just had to drop a quick comment to say thanks for all your efforts in putting this video series together. You detail with instruction is awesome. I learned so many things it's incredible. I appreciate you and the information you share. THANK YOU!

I picked up an 83 2 weeks ago and was just going to do the bearings, but after watching this and seeing how beautiful it turned out, I may have to just rebuild the whole deal.

after watching the video again I realized that the spring that fell out was part of the manual hub that had fallen apart. Thank you

Great job. Nice work. Appreciate you using the right tools and explaining what they are and how to use them.

Good video. At the shop I worked at (I am retired tech of 45 years) we had a homemade tool that we could grease the spindle bearing without removing the spindle. We took a steel pipe welded an extra spindle nut on one end, capped the other end, drilled a hole and installed a grease zirk so while you are packing wheel bearings, just screw the tool on the spindle and grease. Also on a side note, the old guy that taught me, was a jeep guy. He would alternate grease one time, and gear lube the next time when servicing the enclosed knuckles.

“If you beat it like this, you’re just headed for bad time”! LOL Quote of the year!

Excellent video series!!! I really liked your comment "Can't get real torque out of a chisel" I learned a lot from this series--Thank you for taking the time to put it out!!

A parts list would make this video amazing.

Very nice video. Important to have the rigth tools. Thank you

Thank you. I am finishing up a Dana 30 rebuild and swapping drums for disks including changing the knuckles. This has been a huge help. Keep it up!

As usual good video and info. One well built axle. I always enjoy the front axle. Something about them just seems fun

Great videos - thank you! Just finished my Dana 30 rebuild and these videos were really helpful!

Thank you for posting your videos. You are a very meticulous craftsman, as well as an excellent instructor. I am in the process of working on an M38A1 and always come to your videos for the next part of my project. Would love to have that stud tool, or a lathe, or a day to make it :). Keep up the good work, not many folks with your skills in this day and age. Thanks for sharing.

Nice job Brian!! The owner should be very happy!!!!

I've watched this video two or three times there is so much to learn jam up job I just done mine the same way it's so good to drive my jeep now and everything is rock solid thank you so much keep up the great vids

Nice job I always look forward to your videos thanks

Wow! That was very educational. Thank u.

Fantastic build thanks.

Thank you for posting this great video. I have a faded red 1982 cj5 renegade with the narrow track Dana 30 but has six bolt. I'll be using this video for step by step axle restoration soon. Keep up the great videos! cheers from Georgia

Very nicely done, thank you, very helpful information.

Great set of videos on this rebuild.

Great video! Full of useful information and valuable tips.

Great video. Got one on bench, and will be referring back to the this as I work on this one.

Brian, I like your stud tool, quote, “just a bit of old steel, (plus a good day on the lathe & mill) nice job mate

REALLY appreciate you making this video! I am slowly making progress on a 1981 CJ7 restoration and I am rebuilding the front Dana 30 axle right now. This video was a lifesaver, as I had no idea how everything went back together. Thank you!

hello from england great work love the sheet metal work

great videos!! I learned a lot...thanks

I found your videos on the Dana 30 rebuild just in time. I have a 1981 CJ-7 that I'm planning to rebuild both hubs from the axle u-joints outward and your instructions are clear as a bell and really helpful. Have you done a rebuild of a Dana 300 transfer case? That would be my next goal and I sure could use your help. If you have not done one already, is there any chance you'll do one in the future?? Hope so. Have a blessed day and thank you for your time and efforts on all of your videos. I'm a subscriber now and find them priceless.

Brian haven't seen a video for a while. Hope things are going well for you.

I was hoping to see how you did the breaks. I'm a bit confused on how and where should I put grease on the calipers. I guess I'm supposed to put grease and I wanted to see how you did it.😑 Thanks for the video.

This is great! Thanks!

Nice job, I especially like your stud jug. Can you share a parts list with part numbers?

Beautiful job. It's a pleasure watching someone who really knows what he's doing. For the record, I'm not a mechanic or anything even close. I just bought a1980 CJ7. Can you just give me a "ballpark" figure on the cost of a rebuild like this? Thanks Jim

Thank you so much for posting, this has been most helpful. Could you please share a link to the Dana 30 rebuild kit you used? I'm finding so many different options out there. I am in the process of rebuilding the Dana 30 on my 1980 CJ5.

I’m a little off subject but the stainless dust shields reminded me to ask you...I have a 1955 CJ5 and was curious what axel rebuild kits you recommend and what disc brake conversion you recommend? Thanks for taking so much time to share your knowledge on KZfaq!

Hey there metalshaper, I missed the install of the ball joint. Did you make a video of it? I'm not sure what to do with the expansion nut.

Brian, great vids I've been referencing them as I rebuild my D30. I'm having some trouble finding new u-joints that will fit in the axle shafts. What part number did you use?

Hi thanks for the great videos and awesome advice, so helpful. Can you tell me the type of bolts you use to mount the Warn hubs to the wheel hubs

nice video. Question: what happened to the springs for the hubs? Was it omitted?

good stuff, happy to see I rebuilt mine exactly as you did :) what length of hose would you recommend for a 2 1/2 lifted cj2a? I don't believe stock will work.

Where did you get the new brake caliper hanging brackets?

Nice job. You mentioned no Chinese parts used. Where do you source axle parts from?

Hey Brian great video as always, very informative and easy to follow. I just picked up a mid 70's cj Dana 30 narrow trac with drums geared same as my rear and wanted to swap to discs. I also was traded a Dana 30 wide trac with discs, my question is can I just swap all the disc stuff onto the 70's Dana 30 from the knuckles out? Thanks

are the outers on this D30 interchangable with a YJ D30, as I see the outers and bearings/knuckles are different by the looks?

I am trying to find the part number for that inner seal on the hub assembly, do you have it by chance?

What brand calipers do you use ? Crown ? Also what brand rotors ? Im assuming Timken bearings only !

That dana30 sure is pretty any chance you could do mine :-) :-) the info you give is real good

Enjoying your videos. Just curious why you hammer things into place when you could use a press?

Were do you like to buy the CJ parts?

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Hi Brian, With the wedge style brakes, how tight do the pads get on the rotor if both are new? Mine are super tight. When installed the rotor does not rotate easily. Is that normal? Love the videos. Working on a 1981 CJ 5 Thanks Scott

50 foot pounds sounds like an incredible amount for preload on that axle bearing, is it typically that high? I could see it being 50, on the second nut, but on that first one, the one that actually loads the bearing?

Great video,would the Dana 30 on a YJ be the same as the CJ's?

If we don't have a stud tool like you've made, what other way can we use to get those studs in place? Thanks

Hey guys I thought you might want to weigh in on this, I'm starting to CJ5 pill tomorrow it will be leaf spring suspension front rear and standard Dana axles front and back for a 1969 CJ5, what I'm wondering is and this will change things but I'm thinking about putting in a Buick 231 on the 4-speed from a 75 or 76 Jeep Renegade on with the Dana transfer case I believe it's a Dana 300, my big question is this could I just lift the steering column and steering gearbox would that work or would I need to adapt too much or change too many things around?

Hey Brian, one more quick question on the 70's Dana 30 disc upgrade. Will the spindles and 6 bolt hubs from the drum break axle still work with the swap or do they have to be disc break hubs? Is there a difference? Thank you for your time and knowledge

did I miss the ball joint installation for proper tighting the top screw collar?

Can you tell me where you purchased your parts to do the Dana 30 brake rotor, calibers, and dust shields???

I have Dualmatic hubs on the front of my 1946 CJ2A Willys Jeep would you recommend I use Warn hubs or do you think the Dualmatic hubs would do the job ?

How can I tell what year my AMC 20 is it has torx bolts I think its 79 but not sure if cj5 or7

Great video! Will definitely help with my rebuild. Where did you get the stainless backing plates? Will you be doing a similar series on the rear axle? Thanks!

I was wondering if the axle shafts from a drum brake system will work if I convert the Dana 30 to disc brakes?

Question regarding pointing the pinion down to test leaking. Mine was just rebuilt and I had it pointing down (not really on purpose). I noticed a very small drip spot on the floor the next day. This was an unfilled diff, recently disassembled and I thought this may just be assembly lube ... but in any case wasn't really what I wanted to see. Is this worth replacing the pinion seal, which would be basically replacing a new part??

I am rebuilding a Dana 30 and 44 axle on a 72 Scout II. Great video. Would you have a list of the needed replacements parts for a rebuild? Are you on Facebook?

Can you tell me where you got the rubber seal for the outside axle shaft. I can not find it on any Jeep parts sites.

What about camber and caster on the rebuilt Dana 30?

What did you use to seal the freewheeling hub to the hub?

How much do you charge i have a Dana 30 exactly the same year 1980 cj5 I have all the parts.

How do I get in touch with you. Have a 73 CJ, doing a complete rebuild…

what year is this d 30 mine looks the same came on a 50 cj

What is the distance from Wheel mounting surface to wheel mounting surface on 1980 Dana 30

How do I get in touch with you? Do you have an email?