Jk axles in my wagoneer - Page 2

Cobound · 09-25-2017, 11:18 AM

Yeah, we're on the same page...hell, once I full circle clipped my D30 on my XJ I never had a problem again w/ the shafts on 35s...and the XJ diff was plenty strong. Even rolled it a few times!

I have heard the JKs are weaker.

My buddy runs 37s on his D44s w/ a 6.4L Hemi, alloys, and they've held up. The shafts have twisted, but the tubes have been fine. But he's not jumping it either

nblehm · 09-25-2017, 02:02 PM

Well I'm going to pick up a set tonight. D30/44 3.73s and a trac loc in the back. I guess we will see how they fit.

6DoF · 09-25-2017, 02:30 PM

just please before install do a gusset kit ... some companies like to sleeve the JK axles inside, some do trusses outside, they ALL sell knuckle gussets. just get the stuff from your favorite shop and game on.

also, huge second on the full circle clips ... or weld the caps. but you knew this.

nblehm · 09-25-2017, 03:36 PM

Dudes I am NOT going to be wheeling this thing. It's a pavement pounder with maybe a little camping duty.

6DoF · 09-25-2017, 04:10 PM

this ...

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Originally Posted by 6DoF

i know ppl who have bent that axle on large pot holes.

"a little camping duty" is very relative to real wheelers. you won't notice it til you've trashed a $$ set of tires and blamed everything else first. the rest i agree with, it'll be fine.

MBood82 · 09-25-2017, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nblehm

Dudes I am NOT going to be wheeling this thing. It's a pavement pounder with maybe a little camping duty.

FUBAR · 09-25-2017, 07:06 PM

nblehm · 09-25-2017, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MBood82

See I have that junk to wheel.

MBood82 · 09-25-2017, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by nblehm

See I have that junk to wheel.

You have too many vehicles. I thought we were talking about the "other" full size jeep you have...

nblehm · 09-25-2017, 11:50 PM

09-25-2017, 11:18 AM	#21
Cobound - The Don - Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 49,190	Yeah, we're on the same page...hell, once I full circle clipped my D30 on my XJ I never had a problem again w/ the shafts on 35s...and the XJ diff was plenty strong. Even rolled it a few times! I have heard the JKs are weaker. My buddy runs 37s on his D44s w/ a 6.4L Hemi, alloys, and they've held up. The shafts have twisted, but the tubes have been fine. But he's not jumping it either __________________ To each his own. Not all those who wander are lost. The great irony - triggered snowflakes accusing triggered snowflakes of being triggered snowflakes

09-25-2017, 07:06 PM	#27
FUBAR four years later??? Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 18,468	__________________ I melt down nails and beer cans to make my own pistons. That's how hardcore I am.

09-25-2017, 02:02 PM	#22
nblehm Needs moar dagger Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 26,785	Well I'm going to pick up a set tonight. D30/44 3.73s and a trac loc in the back. I guess we will see how they fit.

09-25-2017, 02:30 PM	#23
6DoF AKA: jeepnski Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 16,901	just please before install do a gusset kit ... some companies like to sleeve the JK axles inside, some do trusses outside, they ALL sell knuckle gussets. just get the stuff from your favorite shop and game on. also, huge second on the full circle clips ... or weld the caps. but you knew this.

09-25-2017, 03:36 PM	#24
nblehm Needs moar dagger Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 26,785	Dudes I am NOT going to be wheeling this thing. It's a pavement pounder with maybe a little camping duty.

09-25-2017, 11:50 PM	#30
nblehm Needs moar dagger Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 26,785