scout

Would it be worth putting a set of Rubicon axles underneath a Cherokee and is it possible to do? In addition, I have a set GM axles, GM 12 bolt and GM 10 bolt, would these be easier to install or better?

caged

are they tj rubicon or jk rubicon axles?

ps, anything is possible, with a welder and grinder.

scout

I am exploring the idea before I do anything. I'm sure there is a better of the two different axles? Would it be a simple swap?

Mattpar

if they are TJ axles, the front i think are pretty much bolt in i think. The rear you will have to convert to leafs, which isnt tooooo hard.

The chevy axles are probably full width axles which will require a butt load more work compared to the TJ Rubi axles. I think the diff is on the wrong side of the chevy axle(pass drop, not drivers drop)

sandaddik2

or just link the rear and use coils. its not too hard to do. i plan on it when i get cash. check this out
http://redneckracingteam.com/Forum/i...p?topic=228.10

scout

Very cool! Love the pics. This is going to be fun, fun, fun. lol. Well, learning how to weld as well as he did.

caged

well, if you're willing to cut, grind and weld up a set of axles, i wouldn't start with rubicon axles. the tj rubi front is really only a d30/44 hybrid, and not to mention, very expensive.
and jk rubi axles, even tho a real d44 front, they have a different bolt pattern, so you need new wheels, so....

i would go with a set of late 70's ford d44/60 or 44/9 or even 60/60ff. will cost you less than a set of rubi axles, and a whole lot stronger. plus there are great aftermarket parts that are common and relatively cheap.
you can't hi-steer a rubi axle very easily.

COSXJFAN

Rubi axles aren't but a little better than the D30 you have. They actually have the same outers, and the only real D44 parts are the center section, and ring and pinion. HTH!!

PingPong

but they are from a Rubicon so they have to be better

housew

JY prices for rubicon axles are silly silly money and not really worth it. Search some other options. wagoneer axles, 8.8 in the rear. both better choices then 1500 a peice for factory hybrids.

COSXJFAN

Funny stuff!! LOL!!

PingPong

To me the only cool thing that a rubicon has is the 4to 1 case.. but thats it.. and that too can be bought in the form of a tera low kit.

AT the same time.. I dont understand why wrangler owners take their tops off and ride around sitting in the sun seems to me that would be hot

xjoffroad

well the first part ^ here about the d30 d44 hybrid is correct. second part is not correct, they are not expensive, I bought mine locked, gears, with superior shafts and ctms for $800. you cant build a 70's ford axle for that. you can find them on craigs in the PNW for under $800 stock with the air locker.

the custom ford axles IF you do it right with a locker, gears, and great alloy shafts and a great ujoint, you will be into it at least a grand. I run 35 krawlers that are super heavy and have not had a single issue with my rubi44. that being said im in the process of building my hp44. i will have probably $3000 into it after all said and done.

if you can get a rubi axle already built with gears shafts and ujoints, thats still a large advantage in my eyes over a d39