46" claws
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From: Central Maryland
Hey sorry, I haven't been able to respond to my original post yet; just been very busy and about to run out the door again. I sold my 37's for 42's but i want to go with 46's. Second, I just wanted to know if 60's could handle 46's with 5.38's. Third I intend this to be a trail vehicle only and will tow it everywhere unless i'm just tooling around town. And fourth, thanks for those of you who like the tj pic an appreciate my style; as for the others I go back to my first point, i wanted to know if the 60s could handle it; i was not fishing for your opinion, i really don't care if you don't like my style. lol...
All seriousness aside though, when I read the first post, all I was wondering was "isn't the back of the front tire going to rub the front of the back tire?" Good on'ya for pushing the envelope.
Keep us posted.
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From: Louisville, KY
Thanks bro! Like I said, it'll be a while but I'm excited to get started and finish the project! are those 54's? There was a TJ on top truck challenge with those same tires and it was unstoppable, crossed my mind but they are unbelievably heavy in relation to civilian 46's
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Okay, I'm back. Still no pics as of yet but to further the axle conversation I've decided to probably up the ante to rockwells vs. 60's. after the research I've found that the rockwells are much more heavy duty and a whole lot cheaper than a fully built 60. Also, Ouverson engineering and machine makes some sick upgrade parts for the rockwell 2.5 ton that make them more civilian friendly such as disk brakes, lockers, hubs and new gear and spindle choices. I'm also looking to the front and rear steer as opposed to the typical static rear axle; as for engine I'm still out on that.
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A well built low pinion 60 MIGHT hold up but that's questionable. Dana 80's or Rockwells would be a better choice. A big motor is a necessity as those tires suck the horsepower out quickly.
