Dana 30 Axle Rebuild Finished, u joints, wheel bearings, and brakes!!!
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- In this video work is finished on the Dana 30 axle that came into the shop. Had some trouble with the U joints but finally got some new joints in there with grease fittings. Rotors and hubs assembled, wheel bearings adjusted, and calipers and brake pads finished everything up.
Just had to drop a quick comment to say thanks for all your efforts in putting this video series together. You detail with instruction is awesome. I learned so many things it's incredible. I appreciate you and the information you share. THANK YOU!
I've watched this 3x...getting ready to tackle the same thing very soon. Thank you very much for taking the time to make this video
Glad it was helpful!
@metalshaper Was extremely helpful! You have a gift. Really enjoy your content
Good video. At the shop I worked at (I am retired tech of 45 years) we had a homemade tool that we could grease the spindle bearing without removing the spindle. We took a steel pipe welded an extra spindle nut on one end, capped the other end, drilled a hole and installed a grease zirk so while you are packing wheel bearings, just screw the tool on the spindle and grease. Also on a side note, the old guy that taught me, was a jeep guy. He would alternate grease one time, and gear lube the next time when servicing the enclosed knuckles.
I picked up an 83 2 weeks ago and was just going to do the bearings, but after watching this and seeing how beautiful it turned out, I may have to just rebuild the whole deal.
Best to fix everything so you don't chase problems when driving on the road
Thank you. I am finishing up a Dana 30 rebuild and swapping drums for disks including changing the knuckles. This has been a huge help. Keep it up!
Excellent video series!!! I really liked your comment "Can't get real torque out of a chisel" I learned a lot from this series--Thank you for taking the time to put it out!!
Glad you are learning and picking up tips from my videos, that is the reason why I make them . More coming .....
Nice job Brian!! The owner should be very happy!!!!
It came out perfect and should give a long service life.
Great job. Nice work. Appreciate you using the right tools and explaining what they are and how to use them.
Thanks for watching!
“If you beat it like this, you’re just headed for bad time”! LOL Quote of the year!
I've watched this video two or three times there is so much to learn jam up job I just done mine the same way it's so good to drive my jeep now and everything is rock solid thank you so much keep up the great vids
Great videos - thank you! Just finished my Dana 30 rebuild and these videos were really helpful!
Very nice video. Important to have the rigth tools. Thank you
after watching the video again I realized that the spring that fell out was part of the manual hub that had fallen apart. Thank you
Thank you for posting your videos. You are a very meticulous craftsman, as well as an excellent instructor. I am in the process of working on an M38A1 and always come to your videos for the next part of my project. Would love to have that stud tool, or a lathe, or a day to make it :). Keep up the good work, not many folks with your skills in this day and age. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Great to have viewers like you. Happy new year.
Brian
Thank you for posting this great video. I have a faded red 1982 cj5 renegade with the narrow track Dana 30 but has six bolt. I'll be using this video for step by step axle restoration soon. Keep up the great videos! cheers from Georgia
As usual good video and info. One well built axle. I always enjoy the front axle. Something about them just seems fun
Wow! That was very educational. Thank u.
Brian, I like your stud tool, quote, “just a bit of old steel, (plus a good day on the lathe & mill) nice job mate
Takes some time to make the tool, but sure does make stud removal and installation very easy. Well worth making one if you do this type of work.
Great video. Got one on bench, and will be referring back to the this as I work on this one.
Take your time and follow along with my video and yours should come out fine. Remember patience is the key to a quality job.
Brian
Great set of videos on this rebuild.
Thanks for watching.
Brian
Nice job I always look forward to your videos thanks
A parts list would make this video amazing.
Very nicely done, thank you, very helpful information.
hello from england great work love the sheet metal work
Thanks for watching Nick, good to have a viewer from across the pond. Many more videos on the way as soon as I get a free moment to begin filming again.
Brian
been working sheet metal 35 years now ,, i would like to restore a ww2 jeep one day
Fantastic build thanks.
Great video! Full of useful information and valuable tips.
Glad you enjoyed it George. My plans for 2018 have taken a different turn than I was planning so videos are covering things I wasn't planning on. trying to get back on course and finish up some projects so keep watching.
This is great! Thanks!
great videos!! I learned a lot...thanks
REALLY appreciate you making this video! I am slowly making progress on a 1981 CJ7 restoration and I am rebuilding the front Dana 30 axle right now. This video was a lifesaver, as I had no idea how everything went back together. Thank you!
Glad the video is helping you. Take your time and follow along and your axle assembly should come out great. Thanks for watching
Beautiful job. It's a pleasure watching someone who really knows what he's doing. For the record, I'm not a mechanic or anything even close. I just bought a1980 CJ7. Can you just give me a "ballpark" figure on the cost of a rebuild like this?
Thanks
Jim
Jim Johnston probably $50 if you’re doing just the U-Joints(~$25/standard axle u joint)
I rebuild axles for people all over the world and ship them out daily. contact me directly at metalshaper@comcast.net if you need more information. Brian
Depends on how deep you go. I think Im into mine for a 2-300 replacing calipers, spindle bearings and seals, wheel bearings and seals, brake pads, u-joints, grinding wheels, spindle nut socket, and new paint. I didnt do inner seals or ball joints
I was hoping to see how you did the breaks. I'm a bit confused on how and where should I put grease on the calipers. I guess I'm supposed to put grease and I wanted to see how you did it.😑
Thanks for the video.
I found your videos on the Dana 30 rebuild just in time. I have a 1981 CJ-7 that I'm planning to rebuild both hubs from the axle u-joints outward and your instructions are clear as a bell and really helpful. Have you done a rebuild of a Dana 300 transfer case? That would be my next goal and I sure could use your help. If you have not done one already, is there any chance you'll do one in the future?? Hope so. Have a blessed day and thank you for your time and efforts on all of your videos. I'm a subscriber now and find them priceless.
I’m a little off subject but the stainless dust shields reminded me to ask you...I have a 1955 CJ5 and was curious what axel rebuild kits you recommend and what disc brake conversion you recommend? Thanks for taking so much time to share your knowledge on RUclips!
Brian haven't seen a video for a while. Hope things are going well for you.
Hi Brian, With the wedge style brakes, how tight do the pads get on the rotor if both are new?
Mine are super tight. When installed the rotor does not rotate easily. Is that normal?
Love the videos. Working on a 1981 CJ 5
Thanks
Scott
The brakes should not be tight on the rotor. The hub/rotor should spin freely. Make sure your caliper is retracted all the way then put your brakes on. When you bleed the brakes they should retract enough for the assemble to spin freely.
@@metalshaperJeep Thanks Brian,
I had painted the calliper and just needed to sand the paint off where the pad rested.
That little bit made all the difference. Wheels now turn smoothly!
Nice job, I especially like your stud jug. Can you share a parts list with part numbers?
50 foot pounds sounds like an incredible amount for preload on that axle bearing, is it typically that high?
I could see it being 50, on the second nut, but on that first one, the one that actually loads the bearing?
Frank paya. Check the book. You go 50 and then back it off a certain amount. I always rotate while tightening and get it where I have no play and no bind in rotation. I play around for a while here until I'm happy. Smooth rotation with zero play. Without the wheel mounted its a little tough to tell zero play. Hence I play around. Rock back and forth to feel play
Brian, great vids I've been referencing them as I rebuild my D30. I'm having some trouble finding new u-joints that will fit in the axle shafts. What part number did you use?
That dana30 sure is pretty any chance you could do mine :-) :-) the info you give is real good
I can help you with your Dana 30. contact me at metalshaper@comcast.net if you are interested.
Brian
Thank you so much for posting, this has been most helpful. Could you please share a link to the Dana 30 rebuild kit you used? I'm finding so many different options out there. I am in the process of rebuilding the Dana 30 on my 1980 CJ5.
are the outers on this D30 interchangable with a YJ D30, as I see the outers and bearings/knuckles are different by the looks?
Hi thanks for the great videos and awesome advice, so helpful. Can you tell me the type of bolts you use to mount the Warn hubs to the wheel hubs
Any high quality grade 8 bolt will do. I only use North American made bolts with certificates on my projects.
I am trying to find the part number for that inner seal on the hub assembly, do you have it by chance?
Hey guys I thought you might want to weigh in on this, I'm starting to CJ5 pill tomorrow it will be leaf spring suspension front rear and standard Dana axles front and back for a 1969 CJ5, what I'm wondering is and this will change things but I'm thinking about putting in a Buick 231 on the 4-speed from a 75 or 76 Jeep Renegade on with the Dana transfer case I believe it's a Dana 300, my big question is this could I just lift the steering column and steering gearbox would that work or would I need to adapt too much or change too many things around?
There's a guy on RUclips called mriplaybass who did that same build. I only saw one video of his so I don't know if he has the whole build online or not.
Hey there metalshaper, I missed the install of the ball joint. Did you make a video of it? I'm not sure what to do with the expansion nut.
If we don't have a stud tool like you've made, what other way can we use to get those studs in place? Thanks
just put a piece of pipe or large socket under the stud when pressing it in. Tricky to hold everything but it works.
Muito bom gostei um super like 🇧🇷✌️
Man it's so nice to see something done right you have shown me so much I've got a 86 cj7 and thinks to you it's in great shape you are the man keep the vids coming
nice video. Question: what happened to the springs for the hubs? Was it omitted?
Hey Brian great video as always, very informative and easy to follow. I just picked up a mid 70's cj Dana 30 narrow trac with drums geared same as my rear and wanted to swap to discs. I also was traded a Dana 30 wide trac with discs, my question is can I just swap all the disc stuff onto the 70's Dana 30 from the knuckles out? Thanks
you will need to swap out the knuckles as when you are building your narrow axle assembly. Also when you have disc brakes be sure to install a disc brake proportioning valve otherwise all the work of putting on discs will be for nothing. You must have the correct valve to give enough braking power to the front brakes. I would keep the early spindles and hubs as well, the 6 bolt setup is better than the later 5 bolt setup. Good luck with your build.
Briain
Nice job. You mentioned no Chinese parts used. Where do you source axle parts from?
Where did you get the new brake caliper hanging brackets?
did I miss the ball joint installation for proper tighting the top screw collar?
ken frazier check out the video before this one for ball joints. 50 foot pounds on the split collar for torque, after the bottom is tightened to 85 ft. Pounds
I was wondering if the axle shafts from a drum brake system will work if I convert the Dana 30 to disc brakes?
Paul yes they will and some models the spindle will work on disc brakes also.
Can you tell me where you got the rubber seal for the outside axle shaft. I can not find it on any Jeep parts sites.
The rubber seal is part of the spindle bearing kit. It is a spicer part that should be available anywhere. Just ask for a spindle bearing kit for your year and model jeep and you will find what you need. Ask for Spicer brand. Napa, or any other good auto parts store should be able to help you.
Brian
Thank you I did find the seals at my auto parts store. Another problem I have is bending the spindle nut inner lock washer. The washer is to far into the hub I cannot pry the washer up against the nut. Not sure if I really need to. Thank you very mush for your reply. Scott.
@@scrambler8568 You must bend the washer over the nut or it will loosen and you will lose your wheel bearing adjustment. Watch this video if you want to see wheel bearing adjustment and how to bend over the washer. Do not omit that step, bending it over is EXTREMELY important.
ruclips.net/video/oyUbJ2NK-kA/видео.html
@@metalshaperJeep Thank you for the video. My axle is different than that axle. The hub sets out farther. Anyway I made a tool and got it bent over. Thanks again.
Enjoying your videos. Just curious why you hammer things into place when you could use a press?
Some things get hammered into place and some things get pressed into place. Depends on what the part is, often times you can mess things up fast with a press because you have no feel for what is happening. Experience will let you easily figure out how to do things.
good stuff, happy to see I rebuilt mine exactly as you did :) what length of hose would you recommend for a 2 1/2 lifted cj2a? I don't believe stock will work.
I have used stock brake hoses on 2a axle conversions without a problem. Depends on how much travel you are putting into the project, but a stock hose is usually plenty long.
Can you tell me where you purchased your parts to do the Dana 30 brake rotor, calibers, and dust shields???
yes, i went into the parts room and brought everything to the rebuild table.
What brand calipers do you use ? Crown ? Also what brand rotors ? Im assuming Timken bearings only !
How can I tell what year my AMC 20 is it has torx bolts I think its 79 but not sure if cj5 or7
I have Dualmatic hubs on the front of my 1946 CJ2A Willys Jeep would you recommend I use Warn hubs or do you think the Dualmatic hubs would do the job ?
either hub works fine as long as they are in good shape. Choice is up to you.
How much do you charge i have a Dana 30 exactly the same year 1980 cj5 I have all the parts.
Depends on what it needs. Contact me at metalshaper@comcast.net if you are interested in having it rebuilt.
Brian
Hey Brian, one more quick question on the 70's Dana 30 disc upgrade. Will the spindles and 6 bolt hubs from the drum break axle still work with the swap or do they have to be disc break hubs? Is there a difference? Thank you for your time and knowledge
It all depends on what you have for axles. Everything should work fine but you are going to have to take both of them apart and inspect dimensions as you go. I don't know what parts you are actually working with and there were changes to the disc brake setup along the way. Let me know when you start the work and if you have any questions best way to contact me is at metalshaper@comcast.net
Brian
What about camber and caster on the rebuilt Dana 30?
caster and camber are set when the axle is manufactured.
Were do you like to buy the CJ parts?
Question regarding pointing the pinion down to test leaking. Mine was just rebuilt and I had it pointing down (not really on purpose). I noticed a very small drip spot on the floor the next day. This was an unfilled diff, recently disassembled and I thought this may just be assembly lube ... but in any case wasn't really what I wanted to see. Is this worth replacing the pinion seal, which would be basically replacing a new part??
If it is leaking already without being installed and used it will probably be a problem. It can be the seal or the yoke itself. I would fill it with lube and let it hang down overnight to see what happens.
Brian
@@metalshaperJeep diff cover was the culprit. thx
Great video,would the Dana 30 on a YJ be the same as the CJ's?
same basic housing but a lot of changes to wheel bearings, brakes, 4 wheel drive actuator, etc.....
Great video! Will definitely help with my rebuild. Where did you get the stainless backing plates? Will you be doing a similar series on the rear axle? Thanks!
Stainless backing plates are available most places. they are made by Kentrol, and I buy them from Summitracing.com
I will be doing the rear axle rebuild if the customer sends it in, not sure of his plans yet.
What did you use to seal the freewheeling hub to the hub?
A gasket included with the free wheeling hubs. If you don't have a gasket you can just cut one out of gasket material.
Thanks
How do I get in touch with you. Have a 73 CJ, doing a complete rebuild…
you can contact me anytime at metalshaper@comcast.net
I am rebuilding a Dana 30 and 44 axle on a 72 Scout II. Great video. Would you have a list of the needed replacements parts for a rebuild? Are you on Facebook?
Every axle is different as far as what it needs for parts. Open it up and see what you need. You can find me on Facebook, just look for Willys Metalshaper.
Brian
what year is this d 30 mine looks the same came on a 50 cj
This model 30 came out of a 1980 CJ7
What is the distance from Wheel mounting surface to wheel mounting surface on 1980 Dana 30
In the Jeep CJ's the Dana 30 was a narrow track through 1981, 53" WMS to WMS. 1982 and later was wide track at 56".
@@timehlert1199 thank you for getting back to me love your channel i watch everything you make
Actually Brian's channel, I really enjoy it too. Wish I knew half of what he does. Happened to know the answer to your question as i am currently working on on a Dana 30 NT for my CJ5.
@@timehlert1199 thank you anyway yeah I noticed after I posted
How do I get in touch with you? Do you have an email?