I have done the same. It also sucks, just worse.
You get used to it I guess, but a properly geared drivetrain will make you realize just how much annoyance you were putting up with and how much driving quality you were giving up.
Help me make a decision on upgrading my axles
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I have done the same. It also sucks, just worse.
You get used to it I guess, but a properly geared drivetrain will make you realize just how much annoyance you were putting up with and how much driving quality you were giving up.
You almost never hear anyone complain about being over-geared.
Unfortunately, you also almost never hear anyone admit they under-geared.
Unfortunately, you also almost never hear anyone admit they under-geared.
I would do a search and/or start a new thread to maximize your chance of getting feedback on the G2 setup.
I'm reading a few threads on the G2 axles, but nothing compares them to the other brands.
I dont think they make them anymore, if that means anything. They used to be an option I was looking at for a bolt on replacement but last time I checked with 3 or 4 vendors they weren't an option anymore. I'm sure somebody here has all the good info about them though.
G2 still list them on their site. I've found a couple vendors that show them in stock on their sites. I plan to call a couple tomorrow to see if they have them in stock or if it is just left over.
Stock width or JK width (65")? Apologies if this has been addressed.
Okay nice! I would verify with ECGS what brackets they are using, my son ordered one and it came with ARTEC bracketry I believe which raised the trackbar up and resulted in a shorter then stock trackbar (not ideal) amongst other steering issues. it was a headache. If you plan on using your stock style steering you will want to confirm that they are building it with that in mind and that both the axle side and frame side trackbar mounts are in the factory locations. I'm not an expert just passing on info that I think you should be aware of and verify. On the flip side ECGS customer service was excellent.
Good to know, thanks for the heads-up. I plan on running the stock steering and expect the axle side of the track bar in the factory location. I have an aftermarket adjustable track bar.
Don't they have their own diff cover pattern specific to the g2? That could be annoying when trying to get them to play nice with the front track bar
We run a G2 front Dana 44 on my wife's JK. Track bar does like to smack the front diff with a lot of flex...but we need to fix a lot of suspension stuff on that Jeep...it clunks and sways all over the place going down the road and just needs a complete set of every end and bushing.
The G2 is reinforced in a lot of thoughtful places and I really like the axle. If I did get one for my TJ I'd seriously consider JK width... although after me and @CMBD smoked just about everyone but an occasional buggy down the Rubicon I'm really in love with small, light, nimble and simple.
-Mac
The G2 is reinforced in a lot of thoughtful places and I really like the axle. If I did get one for my TJ I'd seriously consider JK width... although after me and @CMBD smoked just about everyone but an occasional buggy down the Rubicon I'm really in love with small, light, nimble and simple.
-Mac
G2 is out. I called and their TJ axles are on backorder. Going to go with the ECGS ones.
The reason I want stock width is I've seen TJ's with stock width go places a lot of full width or even JK's themselves couldn't go. I'd prefer to keep the stock width so it is better driving on the road and wont be throwing stuff all over the sides.
Guaranteed. But the stockers aren't 2-3" further out.
The more stock drivetrain you can leave in place, the better, in my opinion.
BTDT…
We picked a rubicon for the axles and tcase for rocky terrain on 35’s max. We’re geared to 5:13’s.
for 33’s max, if you can re-gear and lock both axles and Super35 the rear, for equal or less money, than all the swaps you mentioned, i think leaving the stock axles intact is the best plan.
Going to sound stupid, but what does BTDT stand for? I don't have the knowledge to regear an axle. I've never had the opportunity to learn so I've always paid someone else to do it.
I ordered the axles today from ECGS. Got the front and rear Dana 489's with 4.88 gears and ARB lockers. I opted for the beefier Set 20 rear bearings and disc brakes. I also got new spindles and bearings for the front. I figure with my axles being the OEM units and nothing probably ever being replaced other than the brake pads, it was due at 204k miles.
Now I just have to wait the 60-75 days. Of course that either puts it at the week before or after I go to the Fall Meet & Greet Ride at Red River Gorge in Kentucky.
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