They seam to fail when you have uneven traction and are climbing. It is something I think about when I am in that situation. So far so good.
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| Author: | twistedunlimited [ Tue Jan 03, 2012 10:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | DANA 30A SURVIVAL |
Anyone have any new ideas concerning Dana 30A failures? I have been thinking the AMC Eagle front DANA 30A might be plausible, same mounts and design, however I haven't figured out for sure if it is cast steel... Has anyone cryo'd this assembly, the guys I talked to about cryo say this is the perfect application...cast aluminum is full of stress risers... Also considering building a few steel frontends, but albeit somewhat cheaper than the ones currently available... Thanks, would appreciate some creative thoughts... |
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| Author: | JL Rockies [ Tue Jan 03, 2012 6:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | DANA 30A SURVIVAL |
I've never had an issue with the D30A. I do acknowledge that Utah isn't known for it's trails like other states back east. |
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| Author: | ridenby [ Tue Jan 03, 2012 6:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: DANA 30A SURVIVAL |
Knock on wood;have had no problems myself,though I baby mine being back east and all. http://youtu.be/GUYdt9T3e2U |
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| Author: | kskj [ Tue Jan 03, 2012 7:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: DANA 30A SURVIVAL |
They seam to fail when you have uneven traction and are climbing. It is something I think about when I am in that situation. So far so good.
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| Author: | tjkj2002 [ Tue Jan 03, 2012 7:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: DANA 30A SURVIVAL |
Learn how to drive it,yes the KJ takes a different driving style,and it will survive just fine. Adding the DTT or ARB will greatly help reduce the chance of breaking it,again when driven correctly.Keep the tires under 265/75's also. |
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| Author: | Cobalt-60 [ Tue Jan 03, 2012 8:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: DANA 30A SURVIVAL |
tjkj2002 wrote: Learn how to drive it,yes the KJ takes a different driving style,and it will survive just fine. Adding the DTT or ARB will greatly help reduce the chance of breaking it,again when driven correctly.Keep the tires under 265/75's also. No comment, Troy. 
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| Author: | ridenby [ Tue Jan 03, 2012 8:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: DANA 30A SURVIVAL |
Click that link in post #2, I believe most breakage is due to inconsistency in the casting of the housings. |
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| Author: | Cobalt-60 [ Tue Jan 03, 2012 8:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: DANA 30A SURVIVAL |
ridenby wrote: Click that link in post #2, I believe most breakage is due to inconsistency in the casting of the housings. Looks very similar to what I did at Black Mountain in October (while you were there...), except mine went "Bang"!!! 
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| Author: | ridenby [ Tue Jan 03, 2012 9:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: DANA 30A SURVIVAL |
Used to work in an Alum.foundry making cast wheels. Amazing little things can cause big problems in the final product,and how test results can be manipulated. . |
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| Author: | 805gregg [ Tue Jan 03, 2012 10:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: DANA 30A SURVIVAL |
Don't spin your wheels when stuck. |
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| Author: | tjkj2002 [ Tue Jan 03, 2012 11:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: DANA 30A SURVIVAL |
805gregg wrote: Don't spin your wheels when stuck. 
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| Author: | Cobalt-60 [ Tue Jan 03, 2012 11:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: DANA 30A SURVIVAL |
Worked for Colin McRae.
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| Author: | ridenby [ Wed Jan 04, 2012 3:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: DANA 30A SURVIVAL |
tjkj2002 wrote: 805gregg wrote: Don't spin your wheels when stuck. ^^^With out a doubt the silliest thing I have read in years. PDB. ^^^ Absolutely |
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