rear ends and brake drums

ok i dontknow much about dana rear ends but it looks as if i have a problem .. i put the jeep in gear so the drive shaft wont move and i have the rear end jacked up and i can still turn the tires... and the drive shaft aint moveing ... seems a little odd .. i have an open dif because one tire spins one way and the other tire spins the other way ... but if the drive shaft aint moveing the tires shouldent move.... ? also i need a place to get new break drums mine are about slam rusted up

 

With an open diff that is exactly what you should see. One wheel spins forward, the other spins back. The driveshaft will not move unless you block one of the tires so it will not rotate.

 

ok i guess im use to a rear end with a locker my surburban had a locker in it and i guess this just threw me off ... thanks ... any place to get break drums?

thanks alot

 

Start at your FLAPS first. If they don't have what you need, Krage, 4wd hardware or Willys Overland will have them.

 

yea i was thinking we have oreilly auto parts here i was just looking for good ones i dont know if they are all the same or someone makes really good ones .. i noticed my parking break cable inside the drum is rusted threw but the cylender and all that look in good shape.. looks like im gonna have to get some new rims ... i was looking at the mickey thompson steel beadlocks any suggestions ?