I am looking at ordering a custom set of rear axle shafts from Dutchman and they offer them in 2 variations.
Variation 1 - Bearing ID journal is machined as part of the axle shaft itself. It would not come with the press on piece identified with the arrow below - $400 pair
Variation 2 - Bearing ID journal comes like it did from Toyota with a separate bearing seat that is pressed the shaft first, then the bearing goes on that separate seat. (Like below) - $800 pair
No clue why it doubles the price to have the press on bearing journal like the OEM did??????
So the question is if I go with Variation 1, and the bearing goes it could damage the shaft itself. However if the press on journal spins it can ruin the shaft as well. I am leaning toward Variation 1 for about $400. Is there any reason why Variation 2 would be a better choice? This is a daily driver and weekend trail rig...not bouncing it off rocks
Thanks to someone for the random picture to show the bearing journal that I am referring to
Variation 1 - Bearing ID journal is machined as part of the axle shaft itself. It would not come with the press on piece identified with the arrow below - $400 pair
Variation 2 - Bearing ID journal comes like it did from Toyota with a separate bearing seat that is pressed the shaft first, then the bearing goes on that separate seat. (Like below) - $800 pair
No clue why it doubles the price to have the press on bearing journal like the OEM did??????
So the question is if I go with Variation 1, and the bearing goes it could damage the shaft itself. However if the press on journal spins it can ruin the shaft as well. I am leaning toward Variation 1 for about $400. Is there any reason why Variation 2 would be a better choice? This is a daily driver and weekend trail rig...not bouncing it off rocks
Thanks to someone for the random picture to show the bearing journal that I am referring to