'06 Jeep Wrangler X Axle Identification

mcj600

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OK, so I rotated my tires the other day and noticed my axles looked more machined than the usual fodder I'm used to seeing. I know it's a lowly Dana 35 but it has a G2 cover on it so I was wondering if these might be upgraded axles. Or maybe they're just stock. Thanks for any input you can provide!

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Those are definitely aftermarket axle shafts, very likely stronger than stock due to its wheel mounting surface design. I'd be curious enough to pull one to see if it is the stock 27 spline diameter or the seriously stronger larger diameter 30 spline version.
 
Yeah, one of these days I'll pull them out and have a look in the differential. I wanna see how those C clips look/how they work. I've only ever rebuilt Ford 8's and 9's from my Rustang days. I've heard of some rear with C clips busting off the C clip and having the axle pull out... :eek: