diamond axle or ruffstuff?

alscott · Dec 10, 2014

looking to do a high clearance 9" next year an was wondering who had experience with either of them? If i go diamond axle it will have reid C's already on it compared to if i go ruffstuff ill put solid C's on it. Ive heard that the reid C's arent as strong as the solid ones cause their cast? thoughts or experience? thanks

al1tonyota · Dec 10, 2014

Both are reputable company's I've never seen a Reid c break I have seen a solid break just my experience I had two sets of Reid's on a buggy!

kmcminn · Dec 10, 2014

There was no doubt I my mind you were going to post. I about called it 30 mins ago but didn't want to jump to conclusions. :flipoff1:

TBItoy · Dec 10, 2014

What about Crane C's and knuckles from WOD?

They could probably sell you a housing with C's welded on it too.

alscott · Dec 10, 2014

thanks for info guys an nick i had thought about that but figured it was outta my price range so i never looked into it. fixin look at em though

TBItoy · Dec 10, 2014

You building a front or rear axle?

alscott · Dec 10, 2014

front. goin do a shaved 14B rear

TBItoy · Dec 10, 2014

alscott said:
front. goin do a shaved 14B rear

**** man I'd do a 14b front too!

No way I'd spend the jack on a 9" for the front. The 3rd member alone will cost about as much as building a 14 front

wgamble · Dec 10, 2014

It is crazy you are going to do a hi 9 front and shaved 14 rear. I have been looking into this exact set. So far I have 85-91 35 spline inner and outer yukon chromoly axle shafts and a Tru Hi 9 with 5.38s and locker. Still got a shitload of parts to go.

tonybolton · Dec 10, 2014

Re: Re: Re: diamond axle or ruffstuff?

TBItoy said:
**** man I'd do a 14b front too!

No way I'd spend the jack on a 9" for the front. The 3rd member alone will cost about as much as building a 14 front

This guy! 8):-*

I mean hell....anything Ford based surely gonna suck compared to chevy stuff 8)

alscott · Dec 11, 2014

Shoulda been more specific I guess lol. Goin do a high clearance 9 housing not a true high 9 3rd member. Goin run ECGS 9" 3rd. Just always wanted one over anything else so while I'm still young an dumb I might as well lol

TBItoy · Dec 11, 2014

Re:

I think I've been in Toyotas too long.

It's burned into my mind that you have to run the same size/type of diff front and rear!

The ecgs comp 3rd seems like a good thing. I reckon I'd have to run one in the back also. Either 2x 9" or 2x 14b for me.

You'll still be dealing with a 28spline pinion and super low pinion in the front though. Just a thought to consider.

RustyC · Dec 11, 2014

Some 9" gearsets are available in a 35 spline pinion. With the 14 bolt out back and 35 spline pinion in the front, good shafts would be a strong combo.
Another benefit to using the 14 bolt in the rear is the ability to use an ARB and cutting brakes. The 35 spline rd99 arb for a 9" is not know for its strength.
Makes me wish I would have used a 14 in the rear of mine instead of a 9" for that reason.