they fit threw but its not enough space inbetween the shaft and spindle they will get hot and weld togather (friction)
rcv recommended a minimum of .030 over the shaft size so thats what I did

 

Well I think it is awesome you are running those RCVs, I wanted to so bad after destroying 6-8 sets of axle shafts on my D44. I asked but they didnt have a solution for me yet.

 

I know drive flanges are stronger but did you see the 300m hub gear I got?
suposed to make your locking hubs alot stronger
rcv boasts strong as a flange but I know it cant be

 

you can take your drive flanges out manualy...lol
and yes stock is 19

 

I did see that hub gear. Looks pretty stout thats for sure. I really hope it holds up for ya. How are you planning on wheeling it?

 

yeah yeah. that would suck though. I havent exactly figure out how they come out yet. they went in so tight.

 

I realy havent wheeled hard there is not much around here to wheel...lol

and yeah that would suck... but I think they make some flanges with a easy way to pull them... read somthing about it

 

yup, you will need to take a road trip if you want good wheeling

 

got to work on it a little bit today

painted the radius arm caps the same color as the arms



and then decided to paint the knuckles to match









then layed it out to see how pretty shes gona be, the track bar was already grey I need to tuch it up
and dont make fun of my upside down cap with no wedge bushings, like I said I just layed it togather...lol







I have been trying to wait on Balistic to finish there bomb proof dana 44 ball joints
but Im about ready to put every thing togather, the 30 spline lockouts are on there way
so I will have every thing sitting here ready waiting to be put togather... hard to wait on some ball joints...lol

 

Koyn reminds me of Matt (99ranger4x4) with his heavy foot when wheeling. Even with the mild wheelin we have around here, he needs the strongest **** out there haha.

 

lmao

 

got one more piece of the puzzle in the mail today



30 spline conversion hubs





put the new 300m gears in them





got them all apart



now put them back togather





and done

 

Just love it!! What does the gear change in the hubs do?

 

the new gears are made of stronger metal then the originals

 

This RCV-44WARNGEAR is the ultimate upgrade for your Warn Locking Hub Kit (60165). If you want run lockouts but also want the strength of a slug this is the product for you! This completely 300M gear replaces stock hub gear for increased torsional strength. With easy installation and warrantied against breakage you can’t go wrong! If you are running our outers with a the Warn Locking Hub Kit (60165) we recommend this gear to minimize the possibility of failure. So protect your investment with the RCV-44WARNGEAR

 

Hell yeah!!

 

Are your spring perches on your rear axle welded all the way around? Is there any concern that water will enter through the centering pin holes and sit inside the spring perch?

 

thanks for reminding me, it is welded all around
I remember talking about it when I first had it done but I never have got around to fixing it

 

sick build! Great job on the welds. the time taken building and buying the right parts is going to make it a beauty

 

Thanks Andy, its definatly not what you would call a budget build...lol

 

Looking good!

Did you ship those parts yet?

 

sweet action, when you get it rolling we are going to have to get a meet going again.

 

little update

got some ball joints, spindle bearings, and spindle studs/nuts



Also got a few more tools for the job, torgue wrench, spindle socket and spanner socket, upper and lower ball joint sockets



pressed the studs and ball joints in the knuckles



and replaced the bearings in the spindles

out with the old



in with the new





tomorrow I plan on puting the knuckles on the axle, put the shafts in and put the backing plates and spindles on
then I will have to stop at that point I have rotors and hubs but the hubs are chipped up abit
so I am ordering new ones "dont put new wine into old skins "

 

seems like its taking for ever to get every thing but it should all come togather soon
when Im done I'll definatly be down for a meet/wheelin trip

 

looks great so far! I'm loving it. What size tires are you planning on running?