MillsGarage
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Hey guys,
I just got a new XJ as payment for some work I did for a guy and Ive decided to sell my old XJ and build this one with frame stiffeners and try my hand at building a 3 link suspension for it. Rig currently has a Ford HP D44 with an ARB, 5.38, chrome moly shafts, Reid Knuckles with High steer and I believe it is sleeved (not sure on that one yet). The rear is a Waggy D44 with 5.38s and a spool, previous owner thinks there are chrome molys as well but I'm not sure so I'll have to try and figure that out. I also will have access to a set of JK Rubi D44 that will be sleeved, front C-gusseted, 4.10 gears and factory eLockers but it may be 3-6 month before I can get my hands on them. I will be putting a truss on whichever axle I choose. Goal is to run 40s and be able to do rocks and hard trails in the PNW with occasional trips to Moab. Question is which axle pairing do you think is best? I know 1 tons would be best and I've looking into Super duty axles but I don't love the width of them and I'm not sure if I want to tackle shortening them at this point. The Ford D44 and Waggy are basically ready to go with low gears so I am thinking of just running those. Think I will be breaking them every time I go crawling?
I just got a new XJ as payment for some work I did for a guy and Ive decided to sell my old XJ and build this one with frame stiffeners and try my hand at building a 3 link suspension for it. Rig currently has a Ford HP D44 with an ARB, 5.38, chrome moly shafts, Reid Knuckles with High steer and I believe it is sleeved (not sure on that one yet). The rear is a Waggy D44 with 5.38s and a spool, previous owner thinks there are chrome molys as well but I'm not sure so I'll have to try and figure that out. I also will have access to a set of JK Rubi D44 that will be sleeved, front C-gusseted, 4.10 gears and factory eLockers but it may be 3-6 month before I can get my hands on them. I will be putting a truss on whichever axle I choose. Goal is to run 40s and be able to do rocks and hard trails in the PNW with occasional trips to Moab. Question is which axle pairing do you think is best? I know 1 tons would be best and I've looking into Super duty axles but I don't love the width of them and I'm not sure if I want to tackle shortening them at this point. The Ford D44 and Waggy are basically ready to go with low gears so I am thinking of just running those. Think I will be breaking them every time I go crawling?