Topic: Mopar Axles

[Jeffy]

Saw that Qtech now has Mopar JK Ultimate 60's.

http://www.quadratec.com/products/52459_001X_PG.htm

http://www.quadratec.com/products/52459_000X_PG.htm



The rear Dana 60 isn't that bad at $4000.  The front is $7000 which isn't that bad either since it's fully loaded.



Cut off the JK brackets and it would be a good option for a CJ, YJ or TJ.

[chrisfranklin]

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[Jeffy]

If you wanted something less expensive, the G2 axles seems to be a pretty good deal.  You can get a loaded Rock Jock D60 with disc brakes, a locker of your choice and better selection of gearing.  For a YJ, that's about $33-3500 for the rear.  You can drop it below $3000 if you're willing to retain your stock brakes.



You can also save about $400 by going down to a Dana 44.  Though, I think for $400, it's a better deal to stick with the Dana 60.

For the front they don't have any D60's since the line is mainly for those wanting to upgrade and not change bolt patterns.  So you end up reusing your outer knuckles.  It would be silly to reuse your outer knuckles on a Dana 60 anyway.  So they have Dana 44's with a variety of gearing and differential choices.  That will run about $24-2700.



The only potential downside is that you have to weld your on perches and shock mounts.

[chrisfranklin]

I know this is    but Im still on the fence with replacing the rear end on mine after freaking 16 years with this YJ

Biggest tires I ever plan to run are probably skinny 33s on this YJ.  Then probably put some 4:88s in there, chromoly shafts and a No-Slip in the D35 and cold-treat everything.  

My long-standing theory -- and it's just a theory -- is that most of the guys who've busted the D35 C-clip on the Jeep Wranglers in the last 20-25 years were running the 4.0L with big tires and a rear locker and with/with-no re-gear and were too aggressive on the throttle and then SNAP.  

Yes, I've heard of the breaks occurring on the street in 2wd, but it's like some doctor effectively said -- "if your arm hurts when you raise it, don't raise it."  In other words, drive it so you don't break it on the street.  

If they have the low-torque 4banger, some stronger parts in the rear end and some skinny-pedal consideration, I suspect YJ/TJ 4banger owners can the manage the risks involved with the D-35  

I'll still bring spare axle shafts and all on trail runs and all, though.  

Edit:  For you guys installing diesels or V8s or doing a turbo or supercharger down the line, though, it's a different story altogether.  Im just talking the old, normally-aspirated 4banger.

[Jeffy]

The point I was making was that there are cheaper options to the Dana Ultimate 60's which are more affordable.  When calculating for regearing, it's becomes even better.  But like I said the only downside to G2's axles is that they aren't fully loaded so you have to correct your steering on your own.

[neale_rs]

I think the front G2 axles are not high pinion, but I would imagine the front D60 from Dana should be high pinion.

[Jeffy]

I think the front G2 axles are not high pinion, but I would imagine the front D60 from Dana should be high pinion.

Well, like I said, I was giving some less-expensive options and not exact substitutions.