I see JK-width Currie 60 rears dirt cheap, every now and then. The semi-float housings with the rotated diff.
It's the wider front end that really gets you.
Wildman's TJ is getting a face lift
- Thread starter Wildman
- Start date
I see JK-width Currie 60 rears dirt cheap, every now and then. The semi-float housings with the rotated diff.
It's the wider front end that really gets you.
Every now and then I see pretty damn good deals on JL and JT axles. The JT Rubicon and Mojave have the same axles front and rear. The Mojave has the heavy duty outer knuckles instead of the aluminum ones that come on the Rubicon. They're running like 67" wms to wms....
Hmmm
Ok so the standard JTs and the Sport "non" Max tow, are 67.
And yes I know the Mojave doesn't have a front locker but.... You can bolt the Mojave knuckles right onto the Rubicon axles...
According to this little gem I found the wide track axles on the RUbicon, Mohave, and Max Tow versions are 1.5" wider than standard... so 68.5"??
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/complete-axle-upgrade-bible.41619/
So I believe the standard is 66.5”. Rubi/Mojave/Max Tow/High Altitude would then be 68”. I could be wrong.Hmmm
Ok so the standard JTs and the Sport "non" Max tow, are 67.
Yessir, outers are the same amongst all JT/JL axles. Tho personally I would go Reid knuckles for the beefiness + ability to flip the drag link.
The front locker matters when pricing used axles, figure a grand less for Mojave compared to Rubi axles?
I haven't seen enough Rubi or Mojave sets for sale to see an honest comparison of prices..
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...order-guide-updated-monthly.32251/post-527449
Last edited:
B00mb00m
The Church of Cutting Brakes of Atlas-Front Digs
Supporting Member
Ride of the Month Winner
I’ve never seen them dirt cheap. I’ve seen them not terrible but they’re always narrowed to something stupid.
I’ve seen several for just under 2k. Currie 60 housing + diff cover, bearings and shafts.
B00mb00m
The Church of Cutting Brakes of Atlas-Front Digs
Supporting Member
Ride of the Month Winner
If you see one around 2k for 65”+ holler at me, I’d pick one of those up. The ones I’ve seen are 5k and 63”.
what's the latest?
I am not on here as much any more as I took a promotion which also came with day shift
I am not on here as much any more as I took a promotion which also came with day shift
OP
I injured my shoulder last week and the doctor told me to take a week off to let it rest and hopefully heal. It's feeling a lot better now and I think I'll be back out in the garage in the next few days.
Congrats on the promotion.
Thank you and I hope the healing continues for you! I know the mud needs to be slung out there
OP
I'm sure I could have been out there working but I just don't heal as fast as I used to and I didn't want to risk injuring it more. Used to be I would have just powered through the pain and kept on going.
I really want to get this thing put back together and get it out on the trail.
OP
Been trying to follow the doctors directions and not using my arm/shoulder as little as possible.
I know I'm 2 days late but I was looking at old pictures and found this of my company in Kuwait. I turned 43 in 2004 so 20 years ago.
Went to the VA on Wednesday and I get to go back to my pin lock style sockets. The sore on my leg is healed up and the doctors want to see if I have any more issues wearing a pin lock now.
I know I'm 2 days late but I was looking at old pictures and found this of my company in Kuwait. I turned 43 in 2004 so 20 years ago.
Went to the VA on Wednesday and I get to go back to my pin lock style sockets. The sore on my leg is healed up and the doctors want to see if I have any more issues wearing a pin lock now.
OP
Actually that big guy was my company commander but I am standing next to him. He's like 6' 5" tall. I'm only 5' 10" tall but about 18" shorter on one side now...
OP
Am going to try working on the Jeep a little bit today and see how the shoulder feels.
Had to work on the garage stereo first. My FM antenna had stopped working so replaced it with a new one. Can't work without music ya know.
Had to work on the garage stereo first. My FM antenna had stopped working so replaced it with a new one. Can't work without music ya know.
They have this thing called Spotify now you should check it out. You may be the only terrestrial radio listener left
OP
I'd have to get a adapter for my old stereo to have BT first....
WTF is Spotify anyway?
Remember I'm OLD.
