10 bolt front axle vs. world

[Jthomas]

these axles are give aways. I understand that there are far superior front ends out there.

If I put a good set of joints in it, and bigger shafts, would it be able to hold its own against a 35-36" tire?

Seems the only time I broke them in stock form, was on 35s and wheel hop when pulling someone out

I really don't use 4x4 that much, so I wasn't sure if I should follow suit and swap a 60 in it. Orrrr?


Corp 10bolt 8 lug

[ProGrade]

I ran corp 10 bolt 6 lug with 35's with no problem.  Just be smart,  like don't hammer down with the wheel cranked.  Common sense will keep you having fun.

[Jthomas]

Would a 4340 28 spline be as tough or tougher than a 1541 30 spline?

[marshall]

Bigger shafts are a waste of money, run it like it is.

[Jthomas]

What about a locker or spool?

[Boggen Joe]

No on locked front end 10 bolt. It won't rake it. I ran 42s with a 10 bolt front and only broke 2 shafts in 1 year.

[Jthomas]

I figured as much. The vehicle it's going in isnt a mud bogger, so I don't know if that increases its life span or not lol

Joe, is it the shafts you are breaking, or is it the joints?

Everytime I broke them, it was the Ujoint strap. I haven't ever sheared a shaft. So I can't tell if it's the joint that breaks, and tears the straps up, or if the straps are breaking, and the joint breaks during the carnage.

[Jthomas]

Maybe just a Ujoint upgrade could help me out?

[84silverado]

when the bogger was smaller i had a 10 bolt 6 lug with stock 3.08 gear up front with a yukon locker, i ran RVT 36.5 tires that looked almost like ground hawgs. i jumped it, left it under water for a few nights, drove it to work, school, everywhere and beat the out of it relentlessly. i only ever replaced the passenger wheel bearing once, checked the fluid every now and then and greased it. run it and dont worry.

[4x4xdodgeman]

its not the ujoint breaking. its not enough metal around the joint.

[Wild One]

I have 10 bolt shafts in my front
Run 44 Swampers hard!!!!
Recommend spicer joints!!

[Jthomas]

What about a 4.56-4.88 gear?

[ProGrade]

If the ujoint seizes up it will tear the straps up.  Put good, greasable joints in and take care of them.