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Axles

  1. BLTJeep Member Joined: March 2012
    #15 Dec 2016, 6:04 AM

    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?

  2. JohnDF Member Joined: July 2003
    #25 Dec 2016, 6:35 AM

    $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/pts/5813296269.html

    I used to wheel a lot. . .
  3. Mike G Member Joined: October 2016
    #35 Dec 2016, 10:21 AM

    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

    Mike G
  4. kris_olof Trailmaster Joined: October 2015
    #45 Dec 2016, 10:34 AM

    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).

  5. Gregulator Member Joined: February 2012
    #56 Dec 2016, 4:41 AM

    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. 😉

    Um...what?
  6. Darrell and Jill Subscriber
    #66 Dec 2016, 11:25 AM

    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.

  7. BLTJeep started this Member Joined: March 2012
    #77 Dec 2016, 12:02 AM

    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.🔥

    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 💡

  8. Gregulator Member Joined: February 2012
    #87 Dec 2016, 3:22 AM

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

    Um...what?
  9. Sharkbyte Subscriber
    #97 Dec 2016, 10:23 AM
    Gregulator said I should know pretty soon, I'll keep you posted.   

    Greg,

    I just sent you a PM.

  10. Guest former user
    #107 Dec 2016, 10:55 AM

    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

  11. Josh Subscriber
    #117 Dec 2016, 1:17 PM
    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. 😉  

    What are you upgrading to Greg?

    Semper Fi
  12. Gregulator Member Joined: February 2012
    #128 Dec 2016, 1:21 AM
    Josh said

    What are you upgrading to Greg?  

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

    Um...what?
  13. k-jeep Member Joined: May 2009
    #1310 Dec 2016, 4:16 AM
    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! 😀

  14. Gregulator Member Joined: February 2012
    #1410 Dec 2016, 11:40 AM

    Those would be sweet Kevin!!

    Um...what?
  15. Mike G Member Joined: October 2016
    #1511 Dec 2016, 5:00 AM

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

    Mike G

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