Rear axle shafts upgrades?

[rascole]

Who makes a better rear axle shaft better than OEM? Stacking up parts for the summer project.

 

[Alpha X]

I can't speak from my own experience, but these are supposed to be an upgrade:

Rear C-clip Axle Shaft, GM 8.6" 10 Bolt, 30 Spl. 33-3/4", 1.620" Brg Surface, Hummer H3

https://www.justdifferentials.com/AXG40022632-p/axg40022632.htm

 

[rascole]

I've been looking at those, high on my list.

 

[atvspeed4]

I've been looking at those, high on my list.

I would definitely get those. I was looking at those or having a set of yukons 1514h blanks turned down to the right size bearing diameter by our local shop since I could get them faster after breaking OEM shaft in moab but ended up just putting a spare stock shaft in until we swap to semifloat 14 bolt

 

[06 H3]

I would also ask them to do a 4340 variant. Probably worth it for even more strength

 

[rascole]

Pulled the trigger on the Nitro Axles. Summit Racing had them for $166 each. 170k on factory axles and Nitros are 20-30% stronger, cheap insurance for the more difficult future trails.

 

[Alpha X]

Pulled the trigger on the Nitro Axles. Summit Racing had them for $166 each. 170k on factory axles and Nitros are 20-30% stronger, cheap insurance for the more difficult future trails.

Cool, nice price on those.

Info for others searching this in the future:

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/nga-axg40022632

https://www.justdifferentials.com/AXG40022632-p/axg40022632.htm

Brand: Nitro Gear & Axle
Manufacturer's Part Number: AXG40022632
Part Type: Rear Axle Shafts, Direct Fit
Product Line: Nitro Gear and Axle Direct-Fit Axle Shafts
Summit Racing Part Number: NGA-AXG40022632
UPC: 670385604720
Differential Case Design Type: GM 8.6 in.
Axle Type: C-clip
Axle Length (in.): 33.750 in.
Wheel Stud Pattern: 6 x 5.50 in.
Inner Axle Splines: 30
Axle Material: Forged Alloy
Material: 1541h Steel
Bearing Surface: 1.620"
Warranty: 5 Years
Wheel Studs Included: No
Bearings Included: No
Seals Included: No
Quantity: Sold individually