D60 slug discussion

hjpcummins · Sep 27, 2015

Looking for an older thread " d60 slugs "

No luck with search button. Ho bout a lil help from yall

rajincajingt · Sep 28, 2015

hjpcummins said:
Looking for an older thread " d60 slugs "

No luck with search button. Ho bout a lil help from yall

was there an actual question in there?

35 spline? 40 spline? front application, rear application? there is not much to discuss, its a pretty dumb device given all that is going on in a steering axle

lowbudgetjunk · Sep 28, 2015

rajincajingt said:
was there an actual question in there?

35 spline? 40 spline? front application, rear application? there is not much to discuss, its a pretty dumb device given all that is going on in a steering axle

Pretty dumb to have drive slugs on a steering axle? Please explain why. I am obviously doing it wrong on all levels at this point. My sons 48 Willys has them, the Buggy will and so does the Truggy.

pholmann · Sep 28, 2015

Curious of the answer on this myself. Please explain why its stupid.

Rokcrler · Sep 28, 2015

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I think he meant dumb device as in there is nothing to it. A slug, c-clips, retaining ring, cover.

lowbudgetjunk · Sep 28, 2015

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Rokcrler said:
I think he meant dumb device as in there is nothing to it. A slug, c-clips, retaining ring, cover.

Quit talking sense :

Rokcrler · Sep 28, 2015

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My apologies sir...it is dumb to run them. I prefer locking hubs :flipoff1:

rajincajingt · Sep 28, 2015

lowbudgetjunk said:
Pretty dumb to have drive slugs on a steering axle? Please explain why. I am obviously doing it wrong on all levels at this point. My sons 48 Willys has them, the Buggy will and so does the Truggy.

sorry that came out wrong, dumb as it there is no tech there, everyone uses them and there is not much going on.

i use them and love them, definitely not dumb decision.

EDIT:if we were talking d60 lockouts, then there is more to discuss.

Cracksrubi · Sep 28, 2015

We could go with whichever one you guys prefer or have had the best luck with

Rokcrler · Sep 28, 2015

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Ive had good luck with Warn on Ford D60, CTM external on Dodge, running. CTM internal now. :dunno:

crawlin85cj · Sep 28, 2015

I've run Solid flanges for many years. Never an issue. Heck nearly everyone has them to offer, they aren't rocket science.

2012 Jim's Garage YJ
2013 Wide Open Design WFO
Next one is in the oven!

John Galbreath Jr. · Sep 28, 2015

I have broke two. A Warn that the splines slipped/stripped. And a DynaTrac, it sheared all the splines out of the flange, they came out looking like little triangles about an inch and a half long. Both probably good products, Everything has a failure point except *****.

zukimaster · Sep 28, 2015

^^^ Ha, that's funny, but so true.

rajincajingt · Sep 29, 2015

JohnG said:
Everything has a failure point except *****.

child birth man,

when that p and the a become the same hole, that is the failure point. :****:

rajincajingt · Sep 29, 2015

on topic:

ive always considered them the same 4340 slug. find the cover art you like and run 'em. ive had the Poly Performance ones for years. ive never actually seen one from any manufacturer break.

hjpcummins · Sep 29, 2015

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Wow this thread has taken a turn. No I was asking if some has the link saved by any chance.

The thread was about d60 slugs, pro and cons. Can't remember who started it.

But ya, seamen ruins a *****. DESTROYs!

kushKrawlin · Oct 1, 2015

Wish mine had the option to take out and screw cap back in... Sucks duck taping covers on when doin hot laps round the hood... I think if drive shaft wasn't like a jump rope spinning at speed.