D20 output shaft compare

[av bronco]

In case anybody was worndern;D

 

[Buldozer]

Changing yours before it breaks huh? Smart man! I am running the 32 spline output shaft also....it didn't save the drive shaft though.

 

[trailpsycho]

...it really doesnt even...does it?

 

[73stallion]

shame they couldn't have made it the same length as the stock one, but not complaining about mine for the strength.

 

[bad 68]

after the output shaft, what is the stock weak link?

 

[bronko69er]

after the output shaft, what is the stock weak link?

My vote would be the 28 spline axle shafts.

 

[73stallion]

i'm worried about my pinion yoke now.

 

[Buldozer]

9" pinion yoke or D44 pinion yoke? Neither have shown historically to be a big problem IMO. But if you have the stock axles in the small bearing diff, they are a problem for sure though.....

 

[bad 68]

My 68 broke 2 rear small bearing axels between the wheel flange and bearing. This means the wheel breaks off. Not a good thing. If you have 40 year old small bearing axels this will be your weakest link. And a serious safty issue!! It will happen. It could happen at speed. Or on a side hill when you really don't need any more lean. I got a set of used big bearing ends and took them to a buddy that has a machine shop with a very big lathe. turned the small bearing ends off and put the new ones on. very cheap. then ordered new true track in 31sp and and got a set of the mid 70 F150 rear brakes and backin plates to match.

 

[74 Bronco Boy]

That is very smart 2 change them out. good job;D

Alec

 

[Broncotj0]

What is all affected by the longer length shaft? Thanks,

 

[Buldozer]

The rear yoke on the transfer case ends up being about 1 1/2" further toward the rear......which makes some folks have to shorten their drive shaft. I say it is just a good reason it add a couple inches of suspension lift!;D That usually makes the drive shaft come out about the right length again.....but then the front shaft might be a little short %) oh well, probably needs replacing anyway right?

 

[av bronco]

With the output shaft olny kit it is 3/4 inch longer(thats why I went this route) Ive broke my 28 spline axles and that was my next weak link.

 

[Buldozer]

Ouch! Looks like a 28 spline to me...

 

[Broncotj0]

Guys it's been a long time since this thread has had a post but I guess it's time. I just snapped the rear output shaft on my rig. What is needed to do this conversion? I know the rear drive shaft may have to be shortened. Any other words of wisdom? I do have another T-case so I would like to upgrade it before I put it in. Thanks,

 

[matt w]

WHY did you show me that!? I just did my T-case a year ago in 2 weeks!.....Oh well! I will go slow! ;D

 

[addicted]

Guys it's been a long time since this thread has had a post but I guess it's time. I just snapped the rear output shaft on my rig. What is needed to do this conversion? I know the rear drive shaft may have to be shortened. Any other words of wisdom? I do have another T-case so I would like to upgrade it before I put it in. Thanks,

Just get the output kit from WH and install it. Although in my opinion I would just get the whole assembly. Its all set up and ready to bolt on for only $20 bucks more. You will have to pay more for the speedo set up though.

http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/Extreme_dana20_Output_System/Bronco_Dana20_Transfer_Case

http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/Extreme_dana20_Output_systemKit/Bronco_Dana20_Transfer_Case

 

[motoman]

Just get the output kit from WH and install it. Although in my opinion I would just get the whole assembly. Its all set up and ready to bolt on for only $20 bucks more. You will have to pay more for the speedo set up though.

http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/Extreme_dana20_Output_System/Bronco_Dana20_Transfer_Case

http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/Extreme_dana20_Output_systemKit/Bronco_Dana20_Transfer_Case

I went with the entire assembly. Very easy swap. I snapped the stock output shaft a block from my house right after a crazy snow run in the mountains. Glad I am not a frozen icicle still on the mountain.

I never snapped a 28 spline axle (luck maybe). But I swapped to 31 spline and after about 5 years snapped the driver's side.

 

[Broncotj0]

Thanks guys.