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Dana 44 flanged off-set life expectancy ?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by jpflat2a, Jun 6, 2010.

  1. Jun 6, 2010
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

    Hermosa, SD
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    from member jeepngems 1970 CJ5 (one owner Jeep)
    driving home from Jeep trip last weekend.
    heard some noise and gear growl on acceleration.
    about 460,000 miles:

    tooth missing from 4:88 R-P:
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    drivers side axle shaft:
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    Glenn had purchased new spare axle shafts ions/light years ago...along with a brand new Power Loc...so, they will be going in along with a new 4:88 gear set and of course, new bearings.
    Who knows when the twisted axle splines occured....?????
     
    jpflat2a, Jun 6, 2010
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  2. Jun 6, 2010
    timgr

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    Shoot, I'd expect at least half a million miles out of these parts ... :tea:
     
    timgr, Jun 6, 2010
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    Dan66cj5

    Dan66cj5 Member

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    Looks like it has a powerlock.. so I would think that'll cut back on the life expectancy some comparing to a open diff.
     
    Dan66cj5, Jun 6, 2010
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Yeah. the "life expectancy" statement was sarcasm..
     
    Patrick, Jun 6, 2010
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