Klondike

I have heard whispers that these axles are just Dana 30s with a 44 center section. I know of a company that makes sleves that can be welded on to beef up the tubes. I know that there are gussets for the inner C's as well. I am getting one of the axles for FREE. I would just like to hear some input from experienced jeepers on these axles. Any advice given is appreciated.

xjshorty21

i have put a couple under some xj they are a good upgrade over the 30 since you got it for free, definely self the c's up and if you got the coin sleeve it, are you buying new brackets ?

Klondike

I'm assuming that new brackets are necessary, so I was thinking about going with TNT Customs truss that can come with all new brackets.
http://www.tntcustoms.com/fronttruss...jljxjzjmj.aspx
I dont need to have this axle under my XJ any time soon so this is going to be a slow build. I just want to make sure I have all the right info before I put any money into it.

jeepsurfer1

Sounds good, truss it, upgrade shafts and run it

Klondike

How did you do it? Did you weld on each individual mount and brackets?

SeriousOffroad

Keep in mind that the JK axles:

Are wider
Have a different wheel bolt pattern
Use a CV-Style yoke, not a standard u-joint yoke.

Klondike

I have this in mind. I'm not planning on running a 35 out back. Do you know how wide they are exactly?

SeriousOffroad

65.25 WMS to WMS.
You'll need new mounts and brackets too.