What happens if you break a Dana 30 Axle Shaft when you are out wheeling?
This question is related to some budget strategies/planning I am doing regarding axle/locker upgrades for my stock axles (Dana 30/Dana 35 on a 2001 TJ Sport). I think I know what happens if you break an axle shaft on a Dana 35. Assuming that they typically break at the splines, basically the whole wheel/axle could spin/fall out of the axle housing. And if you still have the stock differential you lose all power at the rear tires. Does the same hold true at the front axle? Does the disc break assembly on the front more or less hold the axle/wheel in place?
The underlying reason that I am asking is that I am contemplating installing a lunchbox locker in the front Dana 30 with stock 27 spline axles. For budget reasons I am saving the big bucks for a Super 35 upgrade in the rear with a selectable locker. I want to avoid the spending the money on upgraded axles in the front because I understand the risks of breaking the splines on the Dana 30 are not as high. But in the event that I did break a front spline could I wheel out with just two wheel drive if I had to (assuming the trail conditions are not gnarly)?
This question is related to some budget strategies/planning I am doing regarding axle/locker upgrades for my stock axles (Dana 30/Dana 35 on a 2001 TJ Sport). I think I know what happens if you break an axle shaft on a Dana 35. Assuming that they typically break at the splines, basically the whole wheel/axle could spin/fall out of the axle housing. And if you still have the stock differential you lose all power at the rear tires. Does the same hold true at the front axle? Does the disc break assembly on the front more or less hold the axle/wheel in place?
The underlying reason that I am asking is that I am contemplating installing a lunchbox locker in the front Dana 30 with stock 27 spline axles. For budget reasons I am saving the big bucks for a Super 35 upgrade in the rear with a selectable locker. I want to avoid the spending the money on upgraded axles in the front because I understand the risks of breaking the splines on the Dana 30 are not as high. But in the event that I did break a front spline could I wheel out with just two wheel drive if I had to (assuming the trail conditions are not gnarly)?