rcv cv axle question (1 Viewer)

[jim land]

It is now time for me to buy upgrade , rcv propose two options

1- 4340 for 645$ usd or 850$ in canada
2- 300m for 895$ usd or 1300$ can

both are lifetime warranty

Do you axle expert think kit #1 is fine for my set-up , 35in tire ,tpi350 ,ARB

Jim

 

[White Stripe]

It is now time for me to buy upgrade , rcv propose two options

1- 4340 for 645$ usd or 850$ in canada
2- 300m for 895$ usd or 1300$ can

both are lifetime warranty

Do you axle expert think kit #1 is fine for my set-up , 35in tire ,tpi350 ,ARB

Jim

Is the whole axle shaft 300m or is just the cage 300m? I went with a chromoly trail gear shaft since their axle shafts are pretty inexpensive then I just bought a rcv birfield with the 300m cage. They may offer you a chromoly hub flange set, but I opted to keep the stock hub gears so that I have a easy to repair weak link somewhere. 35's aren't much of a strain on any 30spline birfield kit really. But if you plan on more tire in the future (like 39's) you may want to go all out now.

 

[jim land]

trail gear also propose two kit , one is cheaper but only warranty for one year , the second is more $$ and lifetime warranty
i think the rcv 4340 is going to be my choice, but want to know if someone here use them with good result

 

[RustyNailJustin]

The problem with that is the hub gear strip out the shaft.

Go with the 30 spline rcv 4340.

 

[RustyNailJustin]

I have been using them in a 4600 class race truck that sees extreme service to say the least. No worries. Get the rcv drive flanges or hub gears!

 

[jim land]

i call a local rcv distributor and it is more like 1000$can for 4340 base kit and it come with hub gear.
trail gear canada sell the super set for 900$can it come with with inner and outer hub gear and drive flanges

 

[White Stripe]

The problem with that is the hub gear strip out the shaft.

Go with the 30 spline rcv 4340.

The steel hub gear will strip a chromoly shaft? Do u have any pics? I've never seen that.

 

[Clutchee]

Go with RCV they support the cruiser world & events...!!
Great folks to deal with!!

Trail Gear.... Bad business!

 

[jim land]

ok, monday i will order some RCV
two or three weeks for shipping, so i will use a small birf with warn hub ( from my 77 parts 40) on the broken side until delivery

 

[RustyNailJustin]

The steel hub gear will strip a chromoly shaft? Do u have any pics? I've never seen that.

Fact, I have done it as have others. I never took a picture but it's pretty common knowledge. And the warranty is void if that happens.

 

[jim land]

yes i read that on the warranty note

 

[jim land]

im now a happy man , poor but happy