Hey guys, im currently in the process of building an LJ - we literally just made the shift from rebuilding my TJ to building my LJ. so everything isn't in concrete yet. While I play the waiting game for suspension to be made and motor to show up I figured I would take on the axle department to keep things moving forward and give me something to do. Builder likes the idea of buying junkyard 05+ super duty axles and cleaning them up and rebuilding them.. I recently came across a guys build thread running spidertrax 9 housings and that's where I really spiraled out. I really like the idea of lighter axles but maybe some extra weight on axles would be beneficial and I figured I would get some opinions from you guys.
Would also love to know if you guys feel like an atlas is almost a must...
I have seen you guys go pretty rough on posts, specially axles posts so I apologies in advance and here's what I have so far.
05 LJ
Custom 4 link suspension & fox 14" coil overs
40" MT tires
hydro steering
lockers front and rear
extended gas tank depending how far we stretch
Crate LS motor
4l80e
Truck will be driven 80% off-road, I would prefer to drive it to my local trails and trailer it up north or out west... truck will range anywhere from being in the Jericho mountains to MOAB
thanks so much and if I forgot something important feel free to roast me
Would also love to know if you guys feel like an atlas is almost a must...
I have seen you guys go pretty rough on posts, specially axles posts so I apologies in advance and here's what I have so far.
05 LJ
Custom 4 link suspension & fox 14" coil overs
40" MT tires
hydro steering
lockers front and rear
extended gas tank depending how far we stretch
Crate LS motor
4l80e
Truck will be driven 80% off-road, I would prefer to drive it to my local trails and trailer it up north or out west... truck will range anywhere from being in the Jericho mountains to MOAB
thanks so much and if I forgot something important feel free to roast me