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So just so Im clear... The expo axle is actually larger right?
 
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Originally Posted by Mcleary316
So just so Im clear... The expo axle is actually larger right?
8.8" ring gear, 31 spline shafts, 3.25" axle tubes so yes.
 
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8.8" ring gear, 31 spline shafts, 3.25" axle tubes so yes.
Ha ok thought so. Just wanted to be sure.
 
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The 7.5 is a stronger axle than people give it credit for, but it doesn't quite compare to the expo axle lol.
 
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The 7.5 is a stronger axle than people give it credit for, but it doesn't quite compare to the expo axle lol.
I have been trying to get myself stuck and can't do it! Yay L/S!
 
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Your not trying hard enough.
 
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Your not trying hard enough.
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Your not trying hard enough.
x3 lol

this is getting stuck in 2wd. i was too confident in my new tires and freshly rebuilt 8.8 with a brand new trac lok
 
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ok ok Let me rephrase... I havent been able to get myself stuck "in the wimpy off road spots I have been to so far".
 
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