Ever since I went to 33's I have been waiting for the Dana 35 axle shafts to break. Supposedly 33's is the magic line where the Turdy-five lives up to its name. I have heard people breaking them at smaller sizes but that is usually a situation of buddy's dog's old owner type of anecdote.
So I picked up a 8.8 and a HP Dana 30 on Sunday (yes I know little tyke axles) and was planning on picking up some chromoly axle shafts and Arb Lockers.
I originally looked at the Superior Super 30 but it is not easy to find so I started entertaining getting them separate. This also gave me the opportunity to look at other manufacturers than Superior. As pretty much everyone knows I am not the most hard core offroader by any stretch but I spend the money up front and not have issues in the long run.
Here is where I am looking for opinions
27 vs 30 spline.
If I go with 27 spline I can use stock axle shafts as a spare. If I go with 30 spline that reduces the risk of axle shaft breakage however it essentially makes the R&P the fuse instead. I think replacing 10 u-joints is better than 1 Ring and Pinion. But if I never get it to the point of breaking I would rather not have to worry about it.
Manufacturers:
Superior - great reputation but the priciest out there. I was looking at the Evos but I could get the Discovery ones much cheaper. Since we don't live in the US we don't have that whole buy American issue
G2, Alloy USA - used to be good but have been bought out by 4wparts and Omix-ada respectively. Supposedly not as good as they were before but that doesn't mean they aren't adequate for me.
Nitro - dunno a lot about them
Ten Factory - right now this is the one I am most interested other than Superior. Gather that when Alloy USA was bought the guys who left went and started Ten Factory.
For the rear it is easy, Super 88. It's the front I am waffling on.
