Converting a JK Dana 44 to run 5x4.5......

[wheelinscott]

My question is that will the 15" rim clear the caliper? Im not sure if it does or not.

imo i would take the hubs you have now and take them to the machine shop then go to the jy and find some decent hubs and try it out yourself and if they work out keep them as spares.

 

[zluster]

My question is that will the 15" rim clear the caliper? Im not sure if it does or not.

imo i would take the hubs you have now and take them to the machine shop then go to the jy and find some decent hubs and try it out yourself and if they work out keep them as spares.

The wheels I will be using are 16":

They should clear just fine, JK's come with a 16" steel wheel, I know 15" wheels can be an issue on KJ, and the silverstars clear fine on KJs as well.

 

[xjtrailrider]

Some 15" steelies will work just fine on a JK, just depends on BS and the design of the wheel. Go on JKForum and search;

http://www.jk-forum.com/

 

[zluster]

Some 15" steelies will work just fine on a JK, just depends on BS and the design of the wheel. Go on JKForum and search;

http://www.jk-forum.com/

I don't want to run some 15" steel wheels. I am running the silverstars, from that my axle choice is determined. Bassackwards for most of you, but thats the way I want it.

 

[cal]

I don't want to run some 15" steel wheels. I am running the silverstars, from that my axle choice is determined. Bassackwards for most of you, but thats the way I want it.

Not to sound critical .. but shouldnt your axle of choice .. you know.. have the right bolt pattern then?

You chose an axle you want, and you chose wheels you want. They had nothing to do with each other, or your axle of choice would be something different.

 

[IslanderOffRoad]

Find some TJ Rubicon guy who wants that axle, and trade with him.

 

[zluster]

Not to sound critical .. but shouldnt your axle of choice .. you know.. have the right bolt pattern then?

You chose an axle you want, and you chose wheels you want. They had nothing to do with each other, or your axle of choice would be something different.

Ya well I am going about this differently, I am very particular about the wheels I am using which complicates things greatly.

I agree that for most people what I have planned (which is a 8.8 with 4.10s and LSD for the rear) rear spacers and then JK moabs would be a great choice.

I just stumbled onto this axle so its kinda like if I can make it work great, if not, resell for profit.

 

[Kittrell]

resell for profit.

You should really stop saying that. I'm not gonna lie, I'm gonna be butt hurt if I missed out on a deal because you bought an axle you can't even use.

 

[zluster]

You should really stop saying that. I'm not gonna lie, I'm gonna be butt hurt if I missed out on a deal because you bought an axle you can't even use.

Resell for a tidy profit?


I'm sorry your butt-hurt, would a kiss make it better?