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December 5, 2016
2:04 pm
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BLTJeep
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So my D35 needs or $600 in parts to fix. There is more damage than first noted. Sheered all 8 ring bolts, which in turn chipped / cracked the ring gear. The heads of the bolts then found their way into the spider gears of the ARB.

 

Looking for a D44 for a TJ or a set of newer JK Axles with lockers.

 

I found these JK Axles , What do you all think on the price? 

 

I can get trusses to fit them in a TJ for about $1000.

 

Any thoughts?

December 5, 2016
2:35 pm
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$4,000 for the axles

$1,000 for trusses

$1,000 for gears

Plus any welding costs...

These are costing you $6,000 plus for STOCK axles.

 

I bought some "super-built", Tera 60 rear, Tera 50 front, bolt-in axles for my TJ for only $7,000. I'd shop around a bit longer.

Edit: A quick search turned up these: http://modesto.craigslist.org/.....96269.html

I used to wheel a lot. . .

December 5, 2016
6:21 pm
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I'm doing G2 core 44's in my TJ next year what ever gearing you want what ever lockers you want G2 chromo axle shafts and bolt in ready for just under 7k free shipping to my door and no tax when the sale is on

December 5, 2016
6:34 pm
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Those JK Rubicon axles are a bit over priced for not having the 4.10 ratio.  Additionally, JK axles are 5x5" bolt pattern so you will need new wheels plus they are wider which may be an issue if your local cops are sticklers for fender coverage.  The other issue I see is gearing.  Since you are a 4cly (correct?) the 3.73s in those JK axles would need to be swapped further adding costs.  

That said the 32 spline rear axles and 5-7166x JKRubicon front wheel u-joints should be plenty strong for a 4cly TJ with 35"+ tires.  Next step would be a HEMI swap.

The D44s JohnDF posted look like a good deal for what you get but would also require some long arm suspension fabrication.  

Any DIY option involving trusses requires adjustable control arms since measurements without a jig are only so good.  I went the cheap route and got a junkyard 8.8 and Artec truss.  Not including gearing/locker I got it done for just under a grand and was probably the cheapest axle replacement since it came with 4.10 gears and a worn Limited slip.  It works and will handle 37" tires but it still has some cons and makes me wish I had saved my pennies and done a aftermarket D44 (G2 for $2600 with ARB and whatever gears you need) and just swapped my brakes over.  Reason being that my $1000 initial investment would still put me over the $2600 mark after $940 for an ARB, $200 for gears, $100 for setup kit, $400 for labor, and $500 for super 88 kit if I wanted to stay stronger than the aftermarket Dana 44 (and ditch the c-clip).

December 6, 2016
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If you can wait, I might have some Jk dana 44 axles for sale with the 4.10s and some other upgrades for sale soon. wink

Um...what?

December 6, 2016
7:25 pm
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I have guy and Linda's front jk axle with electric lockers in my side yard for sale. Ask Linda what they want for it.

December 7, 2016
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4.10s won't be enough for my TJ. I had 4.11s stock, and could barely move with 33's. Now with 4.88s and 35's, I can barely move. 5th gear, only downhill with a tail wind. Hmm, might be time for that Dodge 5.9L swap.weld

 

Let me know when you are getting closer Greg. I am going to seal mine up so I can at least move it off of the pit, until I decide what I am going to do. We are close with Logan's new Cherokee, oh, and JK axles can fit under a Cherokee as well idea

December 7, 2016
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I should know pretty soon, I'll keep you posted. 

Um...what?

December 7, 2016
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Gregulator said
I should know pretty soon, I'll keep you posted.   

Greg, 

I just sent you a PM.

December 7, 2016
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Grab one out of explorer 2000ish

some with the trailer package also have limited slip

the number designation should be on drivers door

its also a 8.8

December 7, 2016
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Gregulator said
If you can wait, I might have some Jk dana 44 axles for sale with the 4.10s and some other upgrades for sale soon. wink  

What are you upgrading to Greg?

Semper Fi

December 8, 2016
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Josh said

What are you upgrading to Greg?  

Honestly, I'm not sure yet.  LOL!  But hopefully I will know soon.
 

Um...what?

December 10, 2016
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Gregulator said

Honestly, I'm not sure yet.  LOL!  But hopefully I will know soon.
   

I say get the Dynatrac portal axles at $20K per axle!

See how easy that was to spend someone else's money! grin

December 10, 2016
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Those would be sweet Kevin!!

Um...what?

December 11, 2016
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Hey Greg try looking up AIM portal axles they are bolt on portal hubs for what ever axles your running

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