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Gold Hills Posse 4×4 Club · Folsom, CA

New D30/Rubi 44 outer knuckles

  1. Fred Subscriber
    #121 Apr 2008, 2:58 PM

    I ran across this over on Jeepbbs.net. Looks like it could be an interesting alternative to the Warn hub kit for those of us using a D30/Rubi 44 front axle.



    http://www.reidracing.biz/DANA30.php

  2. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #221 Apr 2008, 5:14 PM

    Looks good and at a reasonable price. It also seems you can convert it to hi-steer fairly easy as well!

    Kathleen and Brad
  3. Dan-H Subscriber
    #321 Apr 2008, 8:31 PM

    Help me with a shopping list and prices



    knuckles 2 @259

    ball joints 2@

    spindle + bolts

    hub + seal

    rotor

    inner bearings

    outerbearings

    bearing nut assy

    stub shaft

    hub locking assy



    Steering changes would add up separately

    high steer mount

    drag link

    knuckle-to-knuckle trackbar + ends



    End result would likely look something like Paul's ( a 44 with high steer) but with a wimpy D30 pumpkin.







    http://jeepshots.com/tech/steering.html

    Closed Mondays.
  4. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #422 Apr 2008, 8:23 AM
    "Dan-H" wrote: Help me with a shopping list and prices

    knuckles 2 @259
    ball joints 2@
    spindle + bolts
    hub + seal
    rotor
    inner bearings
    outerbearings
    bearing nut assy
    stub shaft
    hub locking assy

    Steering changes would add up separately
    high steer mount
    drag link
    knuckle-to-knuckle trackbar + ends

    End result would likely look something like Paul's ( a 44 with high steer) but with a wimpy D30 pumpkin.



    http://jeepshots.com/tech/steering.html



    I ran a D30 on 37's for three years. Now, I only ran the rubicon 3 times with it, but no little sleuce. I'm guessing my gray jeep saw more action than your white one, and it worked just fine with the 30.



    That being said, I think it comes down to cost. If you are saving $100, or it ends up costing more than a 44 build, why would you waste time building the 30?



    I think a properly build D30 is enough axle for 90%+ of wheelers.

    Kathleen and Brad
  5. Fred started this Subscriber
    #522 Apr 2008, 9:05 AM
    "Dan-H" wrote: Steering changes would add up separately
    high steer mount
    drag link
    knuckle-to-knuckle trackbar + ends



    From the looks of it, one could use the new knuckles with factory steering, then upgrade later if desired.

  6. Fred started this Subscriber
    #622 Apr 2008, 9:18 AM
    "Dan-H" wrote: Help me with a shopping list and prices

    knuckles 2 @259
    ball joints 2@
    spindle + bolts
    hub + seal
    rotor
    inner bearings
    outerbearings
    bearing nut assy
    stub shaft
    hub locking assy



    Don't forget:

    brake caliper (x2)

    brake caliper bolts

    brake pads

    possibly new front brake flex lines

    new wheels if you don't already have 5x5.5"



    This option may not be cheaper than the Warn hub kit, but with the exception of the knuckles, would use more standard parts.

  7. Dan-H Subscriber
    #722 Apr 2008, 6:41 PM
    "BKGM Jeepers" wrote: I think it comes down to cost. If you are saving $100, or it ends up costing more than a 44 build, why would you waste time building the 30?



    Exactly where I was headed.



    The knuckles look cool, I'm having a very hard time seeing how its cost effective, and in my case I still have a low pinion D30.

    Closed Mondays.

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