How much does it cost to narrow an axle - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

A 4 liter V8 eater · 04-15-2002, 05:59 PM

If I buy a set of 1 ton axles (junkyard) and have tham narrowed to TJ width and have all the brackets installed on them ready to bolt to the jeep what will the end price most likely be? Anybody done this?

Bald1 · 04-15-2002, 06:02 PM

I am kida curious of the price estimate myself. The only info I have for you is to get FFs, that way the splines can be kept intact and the other sides are the ones getting shortened??

A 4 liter V8 eater · 04-15-2002, 06:06 PM

I don't think I would get anything other than a FF.

CJ-Jeeper · 04-15-2002, 06:12 PM

I think Dutchman & Currie have some prices on thier websites.

66CJdean · 04-15-2002, 06:36 PM

Drivetrain Direct has prices on their add in 4wheeler and it lists a terra 60 with axles, disks brakes, gears of your choice, and a detroit locker for $4000, with an ARB for $4250, or an OX for $4350.

They have a site at www.drivetraindirect.com

Now I do know a fair amount about building axles so here would be some aprox. prices. A newer 60 with 1.6" id spindles would be $100, narrow it $250, axles because they can't be resplined are $325, if you cut it down to fit 2 short side 70 axles then they $20ea, a locker $450-650, gears $180, instal kit $100, R&P setup $150-250, brakes $250, spring pads $20. I think that about covers it. Total $1500-3000 and that is a standard 60 not an RC60.

RokHeep · 04-15-2002, 06:44 PM

"narrowed to TJ width and have all the brackets installed on them ready to bolt to the jeep"

It's a TJ Dean.

66CJdean · 04-15-2002, 07:57 PM

I forgot about that part

So add $300 for the bracket's and about $400 for all th jig work to put them on.

66CJdean · 04-15-2002, 08:11 PM

I forgot about that part

So add $300 for the bracket's and about $400 for all th jig work to put them on.

Sundowner · 04-16-2002, 04:05 AM

I think your'e looking at between $2k-3K to get a running front TJ axle, bare minimum, asssuming you can find someone willing to do that kind of work for you.
there's a guy in Mass. who can get you a pair of axles for about $1200-ish, depending on the set. Check the for sale board, I've seen his name pop up there a few times.
Between gearing. lockers and service items like bearings,seals, and joints, figure another $1500. Cuttin the axle sshouldn't run moew than $300 each, and figure the same for labor to install the brackets. I understand the big tube brackets for TJ's are awfully pricey. might be time to consider leaf spings int he back of the TJ

04-15-2002, 05:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
A 4 liter V8 eater Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 10158 Location: Thompsons Corner MD, USA Posts: 99	How much does it cost to narrow an axle If I buy a set of 1 ton axles (junkyard) and have tham narrowed to TJ width and have all the brackets installed on them ready to bolt to the jeep what will the end price most likely be? Anybody done this? __________________ '97 TJ beaten to shit

04-15-2002, 06:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
A 4 liter V8 eater Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 10158 Location: Thompsons Corner MD, USA Posts: 99	I don't think I would get anything other than a FF. __________________ '97 TJ beaten to shit

04-15-2002, 06:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
CJ-Jeeper Rock God Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 2095 Location: Belmont / Modesto, CA Posts: 1,344	I think Dutchman & Currie have some prices on thier websites. __________________ '79CJ5,soa,d44/60,t18,d18w/Obrian 3.6low,5.13's,35x14.5SSR's '02 Z71

04-15-2002, 06:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
66CJdean Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: May 2000 Member # 940 Location: Lincoln, Ca Posts: 6,398	Drivetrain Direct has prices on their add in 4wheeler and it lists a terra 60 with axles, disks brakes, gears of your choice, and a detroit locker for $4000, with an ARB for $4250, or an OX for $4350. They have a site at www.drivetraindirect.com Now I do know a fair amount about building axles so here would be some aprox. prices. A newer 60 with 1.6" id spindles would be $100, narrow it $250, axles because they can't be resplined are $325, if you cut it down to fit 2 short side 70 axles then they $20ea, a locker $450-650, gears $180, instal kit $100, R&P setup $150-250, brakes $250, spring pads $20. I think that about covers it. Total $1500-3000 and that is a standard 60 not an RC60. __________________ WWW.PCRYO.COM Deep Cryogenic Tempering Service Find all my products at www.KICKASSOFFROAD.COM 916-434-6978 Custom Axles built to order. Got 40 spline? I have the hubs, spindles, and axles you need to kickass! Custom Hummer wheels and centers Axle Resplining

04-15-2002, 06:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
RokHeep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1015 Location: Roseville Ca Posts: 842	"narrowed to TJ width and have all the brackets installed on them ready to bolt to the jeep" It's a TJ Dean. __________________ Project Wolverine... Gulo Gulo Last edited by RokHeep; 04-15-2002 at 06:46 PM.

04-15-2002, 06:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bald1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8914 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 270	I am kida curious of the price estimate myself. The only info I have for you is to get FFs, that way the splines can be kept intact and the other sides are the ones getting shortened??

04-15-2002, 07:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
66CJdean Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: May 2000 Member # 940 Location: Lincoln, Ca Posts: 6,398	I forgot about that part So add $300 for the bracket's and about $400 for all th jig work to put them on. __________________ WWW.PCRYO.COM Deep Cryogenic Tempering Service Find all my products at www.KICKASSOFFROAD.COM 916-434-6978 Custom Axles built to order. Got 40 spline? I have the hubs, spindles, and axles you need to kickass! Custom Hummer wheels and centers Axle Resplining

04-15-2002, 08:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
66CJdean Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: May 2000 Member # 940 Location: Lincoln, Ca Posts: 6,398	I forgot about that part So add $300 for the bracket's and about $400 for all th jig work to put them on. __________________ WWW.PCRYO.COM Deep Cryogenic Tempering Service Find all my products at www.KICKASSOFFROAD.COM 916-434-6978 Custom Axles built to order. Got 40 spline? I have the hubs, spindles, and axles you need to kickass! Custom Hummer wheels and centers Axle Resplining

04-16-2002, 04:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
Sundowner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8203 Location: West Milford NJ Posts: 1,942	I think your'e looking at between $2k-3K to get a running front TJ axle, bare minimum, asssuming you can find someone willing to do that kind of work for you. there's a guy in Mass. who can get you a pair of axles for about $1200-ish, depending on the set. Check the for sale board, I've seen his name pop up there a few times. Between gearing. lockers and service items like bearings,seals, and joints, figure another $1500. Cuttin the axle sshouldn't run moew than $300 each, and figure the same for labor to install the brackets. I understand the big tube brackets for TJ's are awfully pricey. might be time to consider leaf spings int he back of the TJ __________________ super cool turbo 4runner

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