which rear axle shafts

petescoffee · 04-14-07, 07:40 PM

Considering new axle shafts for mini I am building. The truck is an 83 and is gettinga later wider rear axle installed. I picked up a V6 3rd witha detroit in it from Cougerfreak. The gears are being changed to 5.29.
Anyway I am considering upgrading the axle shafts.
All Pro 4340
Marlin 4340
or Poly Performance
I have the Poly PErformace shafts in my FJ40.

Anyone have any opinions?
Thanks
Dave

teapot · 04-16-07, 11:40 PM

I've got stockers in mine and have yet to brake one. Unless your going to be running a stronger motor I wouldn't bother. If i had the choice I would run Marlins.

WristPin · 04-17-07, 11:50 PM

i agree with teapot. unless you have a 350 in there, its not nessicary, but givin the option, the marlin would be my choice.

beafire · 04-20-07, 09:00 AM

I have the stock reared unit in my truck. It has a spool, 5.29s, with dual transfer cases, and 37 MTrs. I pushing it with the stock 4 cylinder motor so far I have not broken anything yet. I would say don't spend the cash until you have to.

04-14-07, 07:40 PM	#1
petescoffee IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Walnut Creek, CA TLCA# 13331 Posts: 1,211	which rear axle shafts Considering new axle shafts for mini I am building. The truck is an 83 and is gettinga later wider rear axle installed. I picked up a V6 3rd witha detroit in it from Cougerfreak. The gears are being changed to 5.29. Anyway I am considering upgrading the axle shafts. All Pro 4340 Marlin 4340 or Poly Performance I have the Poly PErformace shafts in my FJ40. Anyone have any opinions? Thanks Dave

04-16-07, 11:40 PM	#2
teapot IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: bottom of the bottle TLCA# 6722 Posts: 424	I've got stockers in mine and have yet to brake one. Unless your going to be running a stronger motor I wouldn't bother. If i had the choice I would run Marlins. __________________ "nothing so needs reforming as other peoples habits." Mark Twain

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04-20-07, 09:00 AM	#4
beafire IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Salina Kansas Posts: 12	I have the stock reared unit in my truck. It has a spool, 5.29s, with dual transfer cases, and 37 MTrs. I pushing it with the stock 4 cylinder motor so far I have not broken anything yet. I would say don't spend the cash until you have to.