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I haven't drove it yet but I'll post up when I do and tell you what I find out. Worse case I'll have to swap out the proportioning valve to a grand cherokee that came factory with rear disks... With 35in tires the rear bias should be ok and feel good....

RPC Phx where are these axles "known" to "break" at? Passenger axle tube? So since your so wise what is a big enough axle to hold up to a 35 radial tire on a DD, if a HP D44, trussed and sleeved isn't enough? LOL your such a tool....What are you running under your rig?

Finally had time to swap a set of D44 Rubicon axles under my xj, The axles are out of a 2016 JK with 8,000 miles my buddy swapped out for a set of Rock Jock 70's.. I went with Artec trusses and Ruff Stuff perches and U bolts...

Box tubing rockers are in, now for paint and put the welder away for awhile..

Got the gas tank skid, hitch and bumper on tonight....

Rear lower quarter guards are done and rear bumper is getting there...

Your more then welcome Goose, and if you need more pics just let me know..

The relay's will go were the coolant overflow jug is. I need to relocate it and build a mount. Then hardwire the winch control inside to the switch panel.

Finished it up and got it on, 19 bolts holding it on.... Now it's time to start on the long arms.

Blow through the hose that goes to the overflow, I've seen a lot of them clogged up and the fluid can't return even with a new cap.

I got the stinger on and the center notched and boxed for better winch access... Getting ready to pull it off for final welding......Hoot Hoot....

Thanks, I'm hoping to get it done by the end of the weekend.

I didn't go that route because I'm old and fat and didn't want to crawl under the jeep, to engage and freespool the winch.....LOL It's coming along....

Since I started pulling the teardrop I've been Ok with a new coolant system but I'm wanting to go out west again next summer and I'd really like to use the air conditioning. So I need to get the winch out from in front of grill and install a tranny cooler.

Sorry old man, I just saw this. I also built mine. I pulled a popup for years but got tired of the setup time and clearance issues. I tried to comment on your build but I couldn't. Probably because I'm not a paying member, I'll have to get on the ball and become a member.

After alot of back and forth I ended up going with the JK axles, It came down to the electric lockers. I hate the lunchbox locker in the rear of the xj... Always making alot of noise and scrubbing....That means buying two selectable lockers and having them setup... I've went with the Artec JK to...

I swapped the lower/center of the firewall only on a 85 2dr. Worked great but had to swap heater box also. What I didn't take into account until my starter went out was the top starter bolt won't come out....LOL Don't forget to check that...

Yea I've gone big then back the other way, I went through Lions Den in under 6 minutes this spring. Didn't spin a tire or back up, now doing the Rubicon trail in all but stock xj with 35's and a open front end...LOL That was fun...... I did make Crawl Magazine this month in my truggy, great...

Been out of town at coaching classes... Thanks for all the input, WV has state inspection so tons are out of the question, way to wide. JK axles on stock offset wheels and 35 12.50's are 1/4 in narrower then stock xj axles on 4in offset wheels and 35 12.50's. It'll work but I have to stay on...