best axles to swap out with?

nuttinbuttmudd · Mar 17, 2005

currently have dana 35 and dana 30 running

huge tires and lift btw
39.5s and 12 inch lift

with out major fab, welding and such

what would be the best bolt up axles for a 89 cherokee ?
if any exsist for this aplication if not what ones with fab and welding dso you all recomend ?

i was thinking dana 44s front and rear

p.s shes a work in progress so go easy on me lol

xj4life · Mar 17, 2005

i'd go with a d60 or ford 9" in the rear, and at least a 44 in the front. none of those are going to bolt right in

CRASH · Mar 17, 2005

nuttinbuttmudd said:
currently have dana 35 and dana 30 running

huge tires and lift btw
39.5s and 12 inch lift

with out major fab, welding and such

what would be the best bolt up axles for a 89 cherokee ?
if any exsist for this aplication if not what ones with fab and welding dso you all recomend ?

i was thinking dana 44s front and rear

p.s shes a work in progress so go easy on me lol

Rockwells are your best choice, they slip right in with very little in the way of fab work. Plus, they are cheap, and thegearing is right.

CRASH

nuttinbuttmudd · Mar 17, 2005

rockwells eh ?

got a link or pics that i might look at ?

are these custom made or out of other vehicle?

not very axle swavy lol

nuttinbuttmudd · Mar 17, 2005

ahhh the military ones you talking about crash ?

did search lol

BrettM · Mar 17, 2005

the only easy axles to swap that are going to hold up to that will cost you several grand each and will come from a company such as Dynatrac, Currie, etc.

yellowxj · Mar 18, 2005

d60 rear axle from 1989 3/4 ton 2wd dodge truck...5"+/- wider than stock...bolt in...atleast the one I found...

rdx4me · Mar 18, 2005

I was wondering something along the same lines for my 90 XJ. I have access to a CUCV & a Ford F350 4x4. Ford axles look kinda weird, especially the front linkage. CUCV front axle has the differential on the wrong side though...

I need a rear axle at a minimum...

Big Red · Mar 18, 2005

BrettM said:
the only easy axles to swap that are going to hold up to that will cost you several grand each and will come from a company such as Dynatrac, Currie, etc.

Yeah, write them a blank check and they'll fill in the amount. They will bolt right in. Money cannot buy you love they say, but it sure can buy you some nice axles ready to bolt in. :laugh3:

XJ_ranger · Mar 18, 2005

best axles?

thats a grab bag...

some run d30 super kit and a ford8.8

i will run d44/ford 9

some run 60's

some run 44/toy 8"

its all up to what is available and what the budget is...

doodahman · Mar 18, 2005

Not Rockwell use Unimog.

Iminocca · Mar 18, 2005

My brother in law works for Dyna Track, says a pair of Pro Rock 60's wil set you back about $13K ! :wierd:

ROBZ95Xj · Mar 18, 2005

I belive Dynatrac just came out with trail 60's that are a little cheaper than the pro rocks. You should also upgrade to the 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern.

Richdaman · Mar 18, 2005

Best combo without going ape-wild and spending a ton of money....
Dana 44 front, Ford 9" Rear 5 on 5.5
You are running a very large tire... I am suprised you haven't had major issues already! But, I guess I have been luck so far with my D30 on 35"s...

Like the others have said... its a money thing!
Whichever route you take, just do it the right way!

I wish I had the money to order custom made axles ready to bolt on... someday I guess...

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NXJ · Mar 18, 2005

Volvoportals

doodahman said:
use Unimog.

Yes:exclamati ..Or Volvoportals: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=283311&highlight=Portal+thread Thats the route Ill be going when (If ?) I find them cheap enough..

MudDawg · Mar 18, 2005

Rockwells aren't THAT expensive.....check www.chuckstrucks.net look at the 2.5 ton running gear prices....those guys build some awsome MEGA trucks.

ROBZ95Xj · Mar 18, 2005

Yeah there trucks are pretty sick. Did you ever see there Trucks Gone Wild vid?

Lawn Cher' · Mar 18, 2005

robz95xj said:
Did you ever see there Trucks Gone Wild vid?

Lemme guess... they get drunk and show off their headlights?

jdraylob2002 · Mar 18, 2005

Has anyone known of anyone... or tried themselves.. to put the Tru-Lock (i think thats what they are called) axles from a TJ-Rubicon, on an XJ?

I'd really like to have electric switching ability if i'm going to the trouble of replacing axles.

ROBZ95Xj · Mar 18, 2005

Hey Lawn Cher', It's acually a bunch of guys with trucks on 48" tractor tires doin all kinds of things like crushing cars, tug of war (on pavement),trying to float across a lake ect. You can check out there preview video on there site at www.trucksgonewild.com.

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