Lil'John
Former #278
Title kind of states it.
What is the best way to upgrade axle shafts assuming there is spline count and material changes available?
For my example, I'll use a Tundra 10.5" center section used as a front axle.
Stock spline count is 36 and 1.45" diameter. Upgrade path is 40 spline and 1.7" diameter. What type of strength will I gain going from 36(1.45") to 40(1.7")? If it is easier, use standard Dana 35 spline and 1.5" diameter.
From a material standpoint, I'm starting with stock Spicer inner shafts. I can get to 36 spline from the 35 spline shaft. If we go with same spline count, what type of strength gain is going from stock to 4340 chromo? How about going from stock to 300M?
For bonus question, is it worth going from 1480 to 1550 ujoint? What is the strength upgrade in upgrading?
What is the best way to upgrade axle shafts assuming there is spline count and material changes available?
For my example, I'll use a Tundra 10.5" center section used as a front axle.
Stock spline count is 36 and 1.45" diameter. Upgrade path is 40 spline and 1.7" diameter. What type of strength will I gain going from 36(1.45") to 40(1.7")? If it is easier, use standard Dana 35 spline and 1.5" diameter.
From a material standpoint, I'm starting with stock Spicer inner shafts. I can get to 36 spline from the 35 spline shaft. If we go with same spline count, what type of strength gain is going from stock to 4340 chromo? How about going from stock to 300M?
For bonus question, is it worth going from 1480 to 1550 ujoint? What is the strength upgrade in upgrading?