Ultimate Dana 30! Episode 1 Artec Truss Install

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Ultimate Dana 30! This phrase is laughable to many but in the right application these axles can be outstanding! We are building this Dana 30 from the ground up, starting with a high pinion version from a 1999 Jeep Cherokee.
We will be throwing every upgrade at this axle throughout this series.
Gears, lockers, RCV axle shafts and even some lesser known steering and brake upgrades. When paired with my brothers lightweight 2001 Jeep Wrangler this will be a truly indestructible combination!
I'm doing this video as a collaboration with another KZfaq channel called Muddy Beards 4x4. / @muddybeards4x4
The first episode will be done on my channel, the second episode will be done on the Muddy Beards channel and the final episode will be done back on this channel.
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@thefred1392 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for thinking of the little guys. Not all of us can afford/need to go Dana 60. This is something I've been wanting to do to my hp d30 (swapped out the lp d30) I just got chromoly shafts😁

@moabwheeling 4 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I want to do to my D30 in my TJ. This is going to be a awesome build series . I do follow Muddy Beards also and I like his content as well . Thank you both for doing a series on this . Until next time take care Nate .

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Those guys are my best friends. Glad to hear your following their builds as well!

@shoffman75 4 жыл бұрын

Get some blankets to wrap it up and let it cool nice and slow.

@teoteagueosborne 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing for this video! I plan to do this very soon

@FMJeeping 4 жыл бұрын

Badass. This is the direction I plan on going. Possibly this winter. Good to know I have a resource.

@MFKR696 4 жыл бұрын

Just a friendly FYI, when you're welding applications that need to cool down in a controlled manner, just wrap a fiberglass blanket around it and you'll generally have no problems. Tis what I do with cast iron repairs.

@ruubguus4321 4 жыл бұрын

Professional and clean good job!!!!

@bsideadventures2180 4 жыл бұрын

The best Jeep builder around. Thanks for youre hard work on the videos

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Kind words 🤘 I appreciate it

@craftsmancollaborative 4 жыл бұрын

Put together a very similar setup while sticking a HP 30 under the front of my XJ. Solid build video.

@tomthompson7400 4 жыл бұрын

nice looking kit , well thought out.

@Dhane-0 4 жыл бұрын

Artec makes such a good looking kit. I love mine on my d60, they really are worth every penny 👌

@craigversetti5700 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic 👏 video Nate !!! Thanks

@jasonpittman7470 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Nate, as always. Just wanted to say thanks.

@cjg253 4 жыл бұрын

I've never encountered an axle with cast inner C's, only forged steel. I have only seen cast on outer knuckles and the axle center section.

@dennisbo5004 4 жыл бұрын

Great job Nate 👍👍👍👍

@rile5960 4 жыл бұрын

This is what I run. Sleeved and Artec with RCV’s 35’s and 37’s has no issues at all. And 17” big brake kit with knuckles.

@mr.caceres305 3 жыл бұрын

How has it been holding up for you? thinking of building my axle to run 37s

@rile5960 3 жыл бұрын

@@mr.caceres305 It is tough, RCV’s and never will go bigger. I love it.

@mr.caceres305 3 жыл бұрын

@@rile5960 yeah I’m on the fence about building my D30 or building a waggy 44

@paulbrouwer7559 4 жыл бұрын

I AM NOT A JEEP FAN. Full size all the way. Love your channel Nate. I'd quit my job and spend all my days in the shop and on the trail if I could. Congratulations and keep it up.

@OldGriz708 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Nate👍. It's nice to see someone that has the common sense ( a super power in today's world) to do things right the first time. That was something my Father really drummed into my head that people can never find the time to do things right but they can find the time to do things over🙄

@TheRightLine Жыл бұрын

I think I'll be building one of these for my dad's TJ this yr. Perfect time to find your video.

@alisutherland1103 4 жыл бұрын

These videos are second to none are incredibly informative. Honestly these videos are amazing and give me a great idea of where I want to take my skills. Also love that you play hip hop beats and rock. Much obliged.

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate you taking time to give me a positive comment! 🤘

@MrMctheking 4 жыл бұрын

“You can still get a ‘pretty good’ weld. Sounds like that commercial. Come to you for ok welds haha 😆

@Fixitall-ACE 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so professionally done!!! Great work!!! Your channel is doing great.

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot man! I put in alot of hours into these videos! Thank you for watching!

@bmaxTJ 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. Great info

@metaldog7128 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work 👍

@NewAgeCarBarn 4 жыл бұрын

Just got one today and gunna buy this same kit for my zj because of you Nate. Thanks for the inspiration.

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome man!

@LadyLucidity 4 жыл бұрын

I need a brother like this. Great videos. Now i want to learn how to weld.

@mikehoffman3690 4 жыл бұрын

Nice set up.

@TheBeardedJeeper 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Really cool idea for a collab.

@mustangsally5901 4 жыл бұрын

Like it, your brother is one lucky guy to have a fabricator in the family.

@michaelmrtonkaryan3192 4 жыл бұрын

I Love your channel Great video!!!

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@stevej6824 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome job I like Artec products, I have them on my ‘83 GMC K2500 Using their front hydraulic steering mount and truss combo on my front D60 and their rear truss on my rear D70HD 👍

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@ProjectXJ 4 жыл бұрын

I love my Artec truss. I bought the C-gussets and new ball joints that I need to make time to install. I also did gears in my dana 30. I am not a mechanic, but I must have done something right, because they haven't broken yet. :)

@pauljordan3064 4 жыл бұрын

" I am not a mechanic, but I must have done something right..." One of my all time favorite quotes. I say it a lot. Almost as much as "I'm not a mechanic, what do you expect?"

@stevenadelhoch6811 4 жыл бұрын

getting a free high pinion dana 30 this week, so looking for your guidance on total rebuild!

@05glisedan 4 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to episode 2. Gathered USA 4.56 gears, Grizzly locker and Yukon axles. Hope to learn something on the gears install. Thanks for sharing.

@onetruebob_tj 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent setup! Same thing I'm running in my D30 with the exception of all Yukon. 10+ years of solid wheeling with no issues. Yukon makes quality products. 💪👊

@ProjectXJ 4 жыл бұрын

Joe Man I did my own gears and it wasn't terrible but there are a few things you will need. set up bearings are a must. I didn't have a press so I put the carrier in the freezer and the bearings in the oven at like 150 degrees. They slipped right on, it was awesome! The hardest part, in my opinion, is getting the right preload on the pinion at the right depth. Good luck with your setup!

@05glisedan 4 жыл бұрын

Currently running 33's. Now thinking of 35's. If we do go up, hopefully 4.56 won't be a problem. It'll be mainly highway, will try of wheel often - in Florida trails. With some mud. In the future, hopefully trails in GA, AL, TN, NC. Now thinking of putting on a truss, since the axle will be off anyways. Get it it all done at once.

@ProjectXJ 4 жыл бұрын

@@05glisedan I am running 33's right now but will hopefully go up to 35's soon. I wanted to strengthen my axle before I did. 4.56 is a good gear choice for an auto, go 4.88 if you have a manual. My truss only cost a little over $100, then you just have to get it welded on. Make friends with a welder. lol

@05glisedan 4 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectXJ Thanks for the pro-tip. I've been watching Rusty411. Saw his D30 install. Looks doable. Ordered in-lb torque wrench and GLX carrier pinion bearing puller. Seems the most important parts Patience and Attention to detail.

@pauljordan3064 4 жыл бұрын

Checked out the Muddy Beards guys. They seem pretty cool so I subscribed. Thanks for the lead.

@mattbarrett41 3 жыл бұрын

Capture nuts on the underside of spring mount for mounting the lower bump stop

@thecherokeechannel688 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video Nate! Im hoping to build my own "super 30" as well.

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! You should definitely build one. They are an over looked axle 🤘

@kevinthouvenell1750 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome looks great 👍

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud

@daddygogo2479 4 жыл бұрын

sweet!!! I wish I knew where in WA your family lives jeep/quad trails are the only total freedom...4thisDaddy

@johnmunder7107 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! Pretty much did the same with my JK & 37's. Used a different truss from JCR & also did the gussets. You just have to wheel carefully & since I went with 5.13's I didn't lock the front. Figure my u-joints or axles will be the weak point if something does give way & either are cheap & easy to fix. For me it was the least expensive way to go at the time since I can do my own work/welding. When it goes I'll upgrade to a 44 but it's been going this way for 2 years w/ no signs of any issues what so ever & we wheel our Jeeps. Have to watch the rest of your videos to see how it comes out!

@kenskens69 4 жыл бұрын

Hello , the dana 30 been working good for you im planing on doing the same but in my case i do competition well somthing like that it call average joe 4x4 and last year i blow my axel but dont want to spend on a dana 60 , sow will you say it will work going to upgrade to 37 and 5.13 gears thanks for you opinion and be safe

@johnmunder7107 4 жыл бұрын

@@kenskens69 It's certainly do-able but you'll have to take it easy. As you know the D30 ring & pinion is much smaller than the D44 & obviously the D60 so way easier to break if you start hammering on it. I take my approaches slow and easy & haven't had any issues. With the 5.13's I would not lock it in the front otherwise you are increasing the risk of breaking it. Just my .02 cents. Others may have different results but I've been running it like this for a couple of years with zero issues. Running Yukon gears professionally set up.

@kenskens69 4 жыл бұрын

@@johnmunder7107 thanks for the info ,and be safe

@netlans 4 жыл бұрын

With that gear ratio in a 30 the pinion looks like something that should be in a pocket watch and may well be the weak point.

@mikem5831 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome.

@peterwatson8295 4 жыл бұрын

The sound on your videos lately is awesome. It used to be mismatched and hard to listen to but not it has improved a lot!! Keep up the awesome content!

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

I'm working super hard on improving my sound! Bare with me, I'm very new to filming and editing 👍

@peterwatson8295 4 жыл бұрын

@@DirtLifestyle yeah, I have noticed a huge difference!! Like I said, lately it has been awesome. I filmed and edited professionally for a year and bad sound is a pet peeve of mine. Your videos and filmmaking style is awesome, and much better than my boss's in that year, haha

@robp418 Жыл бұрын

Just did the truss and c-gussets to mine. Now I’ve gotta truss the rear and hopefully it’ll be pretty bulletproof while running my tj through whoops and small jumps

@scottrosenke8705 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Nate. Love your channel alot , its informative for anyone to do these projects if they have the tools and skill. I have a 1994 XK axle, stripped down, just bought this truss kit and doing the WJ knuckle conversion. What is the newest year of XJ axles I can use in this WJ knuckle setup? I heard the newer XJ axles have beefier U joints than the older ones. Keep up the good work.

@thehappyplace5290 3 жыл бұрын

awesome video man ive been like binging your videos lol the only question I have that you didnt touch on is how did you locate the upper control arm bracket? i watched the tj stretch build series you did and thats the only thing im trying to figure out everything else has been extremely helpful. awesome quality tutorials brotha

@travisbaird9243 4 жыл бұрын

Impressive!

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Kawarthametalsigns 4 жыл бұрын

That's cast steel brother big difference between that and your cast vise but a little heat never hurts great video cheers

@petejoy6328 2 жыл бұрын

This is why I follow you. You could have edited out you melting the ball joint. Thanks for being real!!

@saimhaim 4 жыл бұрын

Good video, for the time and effort it's got to be cheaper just to upgrade.

@corypalmer662 4 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah man. My ultimate plan is a LWB Comanche with 3" lift and at most 33's. I've got a HP D30 non-disconnect and a D35 with 4.10's out of an 86 MJ that I plan to swap into whatever MJ I end up getting. No reason dumping money and going bigger on axles then needed. Keep up the good work.

@dougchacey9449 4 жыл бұрын

Be careful with a 35 man I nearly killed one in my yj with 31s and it wasn't locked either

@corypalmer662 4 жыл бұрын

@@dougchacey9449 It's not gonna be a wheelin truck. I have a Suzuki DR350 for offroad shenanigans. It'll be a trailhead to trailhead/ forest service road truck.

@dougchacey9449 4 жыл бұрын

That is what I was doing man just food for thought. The spiders were about to go when I swapped in the 44. If you want something that is cheap a 20 spline8.25 would be a good choice. It's your build though just giving ya some input man.

@rcguymike 4 жыл бұрын

@@dougchacey9449 you mean 29 spline 8.25? old ones are 27 stock and newer ones are 29

@joedirt5295 4 жыл бұрын

I'm out on the wet side would live to get ideas from for my ZJ and Suburban build

@pnw.paramotering3458 4 жыл бұрын

Installing a sleeve kit prior will also help keep the housing from warping due to welding on the truss too fast. Plus it's just a good bang for the buck.

@jonaathansimons7938 4 жыл бұрын

For a sleeve DOM tubing & lathe .010" off the OD is much cheaper than a kit too...

@ericlee8231 4 жыл бұрын

How am I supposed to work when there is a new video on a Friday morning

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Lol sorry brother! 😂

@ericlee8231 4 жыл бұрын

@@DirtLifestyle great video as always I've been running a trussed hp d30 with rcv shafts on my 96 xj for years 35s and a locker in Arizona no issues

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

@@ericlee8231 Thanks man I appreciate it! One of these winters I would like to make it down to Arizona and hit up some trails.

@ericlee8231 4 жыл бұрын

@@DirtLifestyle winter is the time to do it for sure if you are not used to it... winters down in the desert are just about as good as it gets for wheeling

@donniebrookins6215 4 жыл бұрын

I'm using a d30 for a Bronco II, havent decided how I'm going to locate it yet

@DrHavok1 4 жыл бұрын

haha love muddy beards

@natewallin1819 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I really appreciate what you do and what you're doing on your site here and how you go about explaining and so forth. On the Dana 30 I want to use it on a solid axle S10 Blazer project and an S10 pickup project... Two separate vehicles for two different people. 4.3 l engines. Using leaf springs or coil springs? I noticed that you used coil springs in the video would it be the same for this leaf spring purchase? I've been a hot rod guy all my life and going into 4x4s and off-roading is a new adventure for myself and my brother. Would you please educate me... Thank you for your time and consideration.

@andyherrmann 4 жыл бұрын

Quality

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy 🤘

@andreykichuk 3 жыл бұрын

Very good and informative video, that’s what I want to do to my xj Dana 30 HP axle, where do I buy the same kit that you used?

@tannervest8961 4 жыл бұрын

we love xjs

@itsheff3929 4 жыл бұрын

I’m i the only one that looked away when he first started welding? Lol nice video though brotha

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@PhatboyHD88 4 жыл бұрын

When ya starting the Liberty build buddy ? I can’t wait for that I’m sure it’s gonna be good and I can get a lot of good ideas for mine...

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I can't touch for a couple months. I need to wait until my wife gives birth! She is super prego and I don't want her to have to jump up into the jeep! I'll be chipping away on my land rover, tj and j10 between now and then 🤘

@MrVRDubber 4 жыл бұрын

I have the same artec setup on my xj, the only problem I had with the outer C brackets is the coils would contact the bottom two spring loops under flex and cause a "bung" noise which is very concerning but I also used the original spring perch. I took material off of the front of the c gussets for clearance and no problem. Interested if these perches eliminate that.

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

My buddy has the exact same problem with his. We will clearance them if neccessary but its definitely something I've thought about

@MrMrsregor 4 жыл бұрын

yea, i just did this last month... i dont think my coil springs would even fit after i welded on my C-gussets. i had to remove a *LOT* of metal to make the coils fit

@cherubman3052 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome work! Really appreciate it, need to pull the JK D30 out of my XJ to finish off the Artec truss. Was concerned about the cast C's and centre section, but should be good now. What temps were you getting the cast stuff to when you started welding?

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

I prefer 350-450° and wont weld under 300. Good luck man!

@beardedjalapeno5263 Жыл бұрын

Only got a flux core welder... wonder if I can make that work???

@joepisciotta9179 3 жыл бұрын

Nate where did you find the 9 degree number from truss to coil buckets, the instruct say to measure before cutting and match. Just want to make sure I do all investigating before I start cutting brackets off

@671JK 2 жыл бұрын

Nice build… what spline count have you installed?

@SWBCrawler 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice work. I'm at odds with upgrading my D30, vs replacing with a 44. My long term goal is 37s, and im a pretty careful wheeler. Ive heard nothing but good on these artec trusses. They make a JK44 to TJ truss, which i'd looked at when i started down the JK axle swap path. basically, converts a JK d44 to TJ mounts, with the added strength of the truss. Nice stuff.

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

A trussed jk 44 would be a perfect swap for a tj on a 37s 🤘 with some rcvs I'd run a 40 and be completely comfortable with that setup

@SWBCrawler 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. I’m torn between going wider and replacing both housings. Or getting a tj width front 44 and building the existing rear 44.

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

@@SWBCrawler I would go wider if you can and make up the extra width with back spacing on your rim. Then you can get your scrub radius numbers in check and safe your front end components. I think the Jk44 swap is one of the best tj axle options out there. 🤘

@SWBCrawler 4 жыл бұрын

Yea the folks who have them for sale seem to think they’re made out of gold though. ;) I’ll keep them on the list Of options. I don’t think tons are right for me. Jk width might be the perfect in between though. For now. I’m having a great time pushing the lj to its limits on a mostly stock suspension. Those control arms were the first thing to fail, replaced them with some hand me downs.

@moparlover1968rr 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to have this done to my jeep, you mentioned your brother doesn’t need a stronger axle since he’s running a stock 4.0, I have a Dodge 360 in mine, seems this would be plenty strong for mine?

@4XTRAIL 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! About to upgrade my D30 using this as a guide. Wondering what size/alloy of wire you’re using for this application?

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

I use .035 but I'm not sure of its properties. I buy my wire from air gas in Tacoma Washington. It's an in house brand and I don't recall the name unfortunately.

@4XTRAIL 4 жыл бұрын

Dirt Lifestyle thank you man!

@rsvp6 4 жыл бұрын

Should you also weld the tubes to prevent twisting, and what about the the tube liners for the dana 30?

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

I have welds that go from the tubes to the truss and through the center section. These tubes aren't spinning. As for the tube liners, I've never been a fan. They add more weight than strength. A truss is far superior 🤘

@moparlover1968rr 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome but shouldn’t you paint and primer your parts prior to tacking in to prevent future rust?

@jimlayhey1965 4 жыл бұрын

i have dana 30 jku with 35s 4.88 gears i do moderate wheeling could i get away with truss kit on dana 30 or should i get dana 44 later love your Chanel

@aslacker 3 жыл бұрын

How do you keep the housing from warping as the welds cool?

@fiveninegarage 2 жыл бұрын

How did you clean up that axle so well

@moejr14 2 жыл бұрын

Did you have any fitment issues with the inner c gussets and coil springs?

@jonzee2600 4 жыл бұрын

Nate another great vid. I have a question. I here a lot about worping axle housing..? Did you have a problems with this build. Any suggestions. I'm getting ready to do mine. Thanks

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man 🤘. No issues with a warped housing for us. The way the artec kit is setup it has large gaps across the axle tube making it so you wont weld one continuous bead. Continuous beads are a sure fire way to warp the housing. Small short welds (3" max) will keep you from warping it. 👍

@MrMrsregor 4 жыл бұрын

any idea when the gearing video might be coming out ? this is a great idea for a video series and collaboration. i did my dana 30 artec truss and gussets last month, but now need to re-gear with new bearings and seals.

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

It all depends on how soon Kelly can do the edit! I'm sure it won't take him to long but I don't have a definite timeline unfortunately.

@MrMrsregor 4 жыл бұрын

@@DirtLifestyle cool thanks. i have changed gears before. but it is really nice that someone is finally coming out with some good dana30 videos for us little guys with 35's.. i guess i will drag my feet (finish frame stiffeners and bed liner) and hope the video comes out before i start. i have all the parts just sitting on my shelf glaring at me. thank you for starting your own channel ! i do like bleepnjeep, but your style should not be stifled. very comprehensible, entertaining, honest, quality work/videos !

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

@@MrMrsregor thanks for the kind words man! I just sent a screenshot of this convo to Kelly to light a fire under his ass! I'm sure it will be within a week or two. I'll be filming part 3 this weekend so he needs to finish part 2!

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

@@MrMrsregor a little update. Kelly saw our convo and said the video should be out friday 🤘

@MrMrsregor 4 жыл бұрын

@@DirtLifestyle Awesome, thank you ! Frankenstein upgrades with junk yard parts might be one of my favorite part of custom build, cant wait !

@christianschafer3413 3 жыл бұрын

Would adding sleeves with a truss a thing? I assume so. would that make this set up take 37s?

@lorton557 11 ай бұрын

I have a 98 zj with the factory 5.2 magnum will a dana 30 like this last with my setup? 35s 4.56 gear...

@mikemikemike2884 4 жыл бұрын

Always love all your videos. Now love the new channel. By the way, who was the truss kit from?

@mikemikemike2884 4 жыл бұрын

I also wanted to add that all 5 of your rig's in your shop represent different types of "dirt lifestyle". There is more to the "dirt lifestyle" then just crawling.

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother 🤘 glad your enjoying the videos! The truss kit is from artec

@jesseyjulson1967 3 жыл бұрын

So I have an XJ I’ll stick with the D30 up front but what do you think about keeping the stock D35 in the rear and build it up similar to this? Or would you recommend doing the 8.8 or d44 rear swap? Don’t plan on ever going over 35s on it. Will have full armor and bumpers.

@bkpickell 2 жыл бұрын

I know I'm asking a lot, but any chance linking the rest of the videos in the description or pinned comment? It's just very time consuming searching for 2 year old videos.

@moejr14 2 жыл бұрын

Is it absolutely necessary to preheat the outer c’s to weld on the gussets? What did you write “don’t do this”?

@leonardovillalba881 4 жыл бұрын

Great job!!!!! I’m planning to do something similar to my TJ . So the question is How much would I be spending in doing this project ? Thank you pal!

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I do a breakdown of all the costs on episode 3 of the ultimate dana 30 series. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rceBgsSXrdTFlWQ.html

@leonardovillalba881 4 жыл бұрын

Dirt Lifestyle thanks pal!!! I’ll check it out have a good one

@mbaker33 3 жыл бұрын

I am in the middle of this process now, loved this video. But, does anyone know the diameter/length of that sleeve for the shocks? I could buy a bar pin eliminator kit I suppose, but then I have to wait a couple days for it when I can just go to the hardware store and get it since I don't need the bar pin eliminator bracket in this case.

@nunezchamp 4 жыл бұрын

Got the same build going on right now, trying to decide if i want the IRO truss or Artec Truss

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Cant go wrong. Both are good form what I hear 👍

@MGRDiesel 3 жыл бұрын

I think Dana 30 is a good axle and plenty available if you braked

@wthintx 3 жыл бұрын

Got a question, I've got to replace a lower control arm bracket on a low pinion d30, I'm figuring down the road I'll upgrade to a D44 but I'm not ready for that yet, should I bother with c gussets or a truss?

@No_Legos 3 жыл бұрын

Can we get a update of how well this held up?

@ds-zd9qz 4 жыл бұрын

hey nate is the top of your truss set to the same degree as your pinion angle??

@rogershirt115 2 жыл бұрын

How you now the Axle size in a 1979 jc 7

@timsully8054 4 жыл бұрын

I just did this on some jk 44s for my TJ.... The part that caught my attention was it looked like you set the spring perch at a 9 degree angle? Why wouldn't you have set it at 0 after setting up the pinion angle? Maybe I'm missing something but aren't your springs going to be curving?

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

If you install the front axle. You want the inner c's to be around 5-10° at ride height. If you weld the lower bucket at 0 then your spring will be curved at ride height. 🤘

@Adrian-rn1ym 4 жыл бұрын

This is dumb question , but I’m assuming you are heating the whole axle as u weld not just the c’s right, my wife and I both have jku s and we both are running 35s and I’m thinking I want to do this asap, I started to build the jeeps about 5 months ago so I haven’t done this yet. We haven’t really wheeled them yet either which is a good thing I think . Seems like the smartest next step to preserve the rigs .

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

We are only heating the cast steel sections. So the inner c and the center section. No need to heat the tubes! Good luck with the new builds man! A truss is worth every penny!

@MrVRDubber 4 жыл бұрын

If you want to go full out, there are also inner sleeve kits available. They can be welded in and increase the tube diameter and strength for the weight of the jku with larger tires. 💪

@thegmanfromsf 4 жыл бұрын

Since we're in the subject of D30s - do you know how difficult it would be to fit this strut system on a WJ D30? I built one for an HP30 that came out of a Cherokee but for some reason Artec doesn't list WJ on any of their truss systems.

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Not sure man, I've never looked into it. Anything can be fabricated with the right tooling and part design. Good opportunity for you to get creative 🤘

@michaelapelt4417 4 жыл бұрын

What rims were in your outro I'm trying to find a set of 16" 6 spoke rims for my tj

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

These are vison aluminum beadlocks. They are the competition forged aluminum version. Extremely lightweight 🤘

@PaulKaiser42 4 жыл бұрын

This maybe a silly question...but would a truss on a leaf sprung Dana 30 be less affective?? The reason I ask is I’d like to keep the leafs in my yj because I do not need to worry about geometry until a later time 😁😁

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

A truss is still just as valuable in a leaf sprung Jeep as well!

@stevenwarren9201 4 жыл бұрын

But I'm wondering how hot it's supposed to get or not supposed to get. So it doesn't bend or warp

@jamesobert8972 4 жыл бұрын

I'm guessing this would be the same for a YJ except for the spring mounts and control arms.

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Yep! 👍

@samandkay26 4 жыл бұрын

How much would doing something like this cost with installation? It looks like a solid setup.

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Fortunately I'm not sure. A lot of shops won't do something like this but I'm sure you could find somebody who will. 🤘

@dextersuarez9948 8 ай бұрын

What are your thoughts on a built dana 30 (open diff) for a JLU sport on 37’s 3 inch lift. Pretty much same setup, rcv shafts, 4.88 gears, heavy duty balljoints and truss and c gussets welded on