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If you’ve seen it once, you’ve
seen it one too many times! The infamous broken axle!
The later it gets in the afternoon,
the more you throw caution to the wind. Instead of backing
up and trying another line, you throw your empty soda
can in the back seat and stand on the gas.
Just about the same time your sleeping
bag and camping gear is launched out of the vehicle,
the peaceful mountain air is filled with sounds of tires
screeching over granite, floating valves, and one loud
bang.
You look over at your buddy sitting
next to you. He yells, “Shut er’ down Ethel,
she’s suckin’ mud”. You yell back,
“Looks like a good place to camp!” |
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Featured 44 front |
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44 front, standard rotation, 58” wide, 5 x
5.5 lug pattern, Yukon 4340 alloy axles, spicer
u-joints, flattop knuckles, high-steer, disc brakes,
warn locking hubs, Detroit locker, 5.38 gears. |
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CJ Dana 44 rear |
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dana 44 rear axle is one of the most commonly used
axles. Not only are they extremely strong and reliable,
they are easily upgraded. Most components used to
build these axles are always readily available and
priced to buy. |
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Early CJ offset 44 rear |
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the old flatfender and early cj-5 jeeps, the most
common rear axle was the offset, tapered, dana 44. |
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FRONT
If you feel like a 44 isn’t going to
cut it for you, your next option is the Dana 60! The
Dana 60 is considered a true “1 ton” front
end. We can also build you a Dana 60 front axle to whatever
spec you desire. Once again, there is the option of
standard rotation or reverse rotation. The lug pattern
can also be 5, 6, 8, or metric 8. Another option for
the 60, is whether you want kingpin or balljoint knuckles.
REAR
Another very common rear axle, especially in jeep applications,
is the Dana 60. These axles have been around even longer
than the 14 bolt. However, the 60 rear is much more
versatile. It can be built to fit just about any application
imaginable. It is not uncommon to see them under anything
from a 46 Willy’s to a 67 Chevelle. They are easy
to shorten and can be built to fit any lug pattern with
any brake configuration.
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Featured 60 front |
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60 front, kingpin style, standard rotation, 59”
wide, 8 lug pattern, Dutchman ... |
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Featured 60 rear |
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rotation, 4.56 gears, Detroit locker, 35 spline
alloy Dutchman shafts, Explorer disc brakes, 5 lug
pattern. |
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Ford 9” rear |
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ford 9” rear is also one of the most widely
used rear ends. It can be built for just about any
application. |
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Featured 9” rear |
| 60”
wide, 5lug pattern, Detroit locker, 31 spline Yukon
alloy shafts, Explorer disc brakes, 4.88 gears,
drain plug in housing. |
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