axles for my YJ - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

crsa13 · 12-07-2009, 07:19 PM

Ive been looking for axles for my yj and have found a couple sets but the drive shaft is on the passenger side i was wondering if i could just flip the axle? and can anyone tell me what set of axles and out of what other vehicle i can use in my yj I dont care if their a few inches longer than stock and of coarse I want them larger than my dana 30 & 35 i would like to get them from the junkyard from a cash for clunkers THANKS FOR THE HELP!

Mach2_nh · 12-07-2009, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crsa13

could just flip the axle?

Ok asking that on here could get you banned. lol.

As for axles If you want D44s then look for a 80s Jeep Grand waggy.
And if you want D60s then Ford 78-79 f250/350 front D60 would be best but you can run a 80s D60 to. Just stay with king pins if you run a 60.

Now quick take this info and run before the wolfs find you.

4.0TJ · 12-07-2009, 09:32 PM

flip the axle...

You choice of axles all determinds what your going to be doing with the rig, tire size, power..44's or a 60's are likely the most common..if u run across a ball joint 60 at a good price i wouldn't hesitate to purchase. The whole kingpin vs balljoint arguments have become ridiculous. both are great axles

sb643 · 12-08-2009, 12:18 AM

Yes indeed, get that cheap GM unit and flip the axle so the pumpkin's on the correct side- and high pinion to boot!, but keep the camera handy and post the pics for us.

FWIW- ask your non-hardcore questions in the "non-hardcore" forum... welcome to PBB.

Airpup26 · 12-08-2009, 12:34 AM

As stated above, both the KP and BJ (haha, bj) 60's are just fine. I have found quite a few axles on craigslist for super cheap.

masonmachines · 12-08-2009, 09:12 AM

Go ahead and flip it. The brackets will be on the bottom, but you also get a hi pinion (more ground clearance).

dodgeguy119 · 12-08-2009, 09:25 AM

If your looking for something to easily bolt into the front of your YJ, look for a leaf spring Dana 44 or 60 out of a 78/79 Ford pickup. The pumpkin will be high pinion drivers drop, and you don't have to do any modding to the spring perches to get it to bolt in.

12-07-2009, 07:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
crsa13 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Member # 147827 Location: MASS Posts: 41	axles for my YJ Ive been looking for axles for my yj and have found a couple sets but the drive shaft is on the passenger side i was wondering if i could just flip the axle? and can anyone tell me what set of axles and out of what other vehicle i can use in my yj I dont care if their a few inches longer than stock and of coarse I want them larger than my dana 30 & 35 i would like to get them from the junkyard from a cash for clunkers THANKS FOR THE HELP!

12-08-2009, 12:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Airpup26 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14143 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 481	As stated above, both the KP and BJ (haha, bj) 60's are just fine. I have found quite a few axles on craigslist for super cheap. __________________ Looking for a new rig.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

12-07-2009, 09:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
4.0TJ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Member # 140411 Posts: 37	flip the axle... You choice of axles all determinds what your going to be doing with the rig, tire size, power..44's or a 60's are likely the most common..if u run across a ball joint 60 at a good price i wouldn't hesitate to purchase. The whole kingpin vs balljoint arguments have become ridiculous. both are great axles

12-08-2009, 12:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
sb643 2 Wheeler Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 138077 Location: northern CA Posts: 446	Yes indeed, get that cheap GM unit and flip the axle so the pumpkin's on the correct side- and high pinion to boot!, but keep the camera handy and post the pics for us. FWIW- ask your non-hardcore questions in the "non-hardcore" forum... welcome to PBB.

12-08-2009, 09:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
masonmachines Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Member # 10736 Posts: 2,015	Go ahead and flip it. The brackets will be on the bottom, but you also get a hi pinion (more ground clearance).

12-08-2009, 09:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
dodgeguy119 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Member # 141192 Location: ESVA Posts: 123	If your looking for something to easily bolt into the front of your YJ, look for a leaf spring Dana 44 or 60 out of a 78/79 Ford pickup. The pumpkin will be high pinion drivers drop, and you don't have to do any modding to the spring perches to get it to bolt in.