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12-01-2016, 02:02 AM
#41
12-01-2016, 02:03 AM
#42
For the time being, I'm just a casual observer in these discussions trying to pick up what I can along the way, but currently I keep finding myself gravitating towards the Fusion JK 10.5 full float since it seems like one of the better price to performance axles for whenever I do decide to do a front axle swap. I'm just trying to determine if the JK 14 (GM axle) or the JK 10.5 (Ford Axle) is the better path to pursue. 
12-01-2016, 02:11 AM
#43
I've put what I need to into my 30 to keep my shit in the woods. I beat the shit out of it. The ring and pinions blow, I replace them, under warranty, for free. I was able to nickel and dime some shit in order to afford upgrading but still able to wheel. Is it in a cost more money in the end? Sure. But I sure as hell didn't let 4 years of my life go by watching from the side lines. That's just stupid. I'll gladly "waste" some money for the enjoyment I've had. Obviously I've known all along where I want my jeep to end up, but it sure as **** isn't realistic to do it all at once. It's a pain in the ass fixing stupid shit after a good weekend of wheeling, but it's obviously worth it or I wouldn't keep doing it.
12-01-2016, 02:37 AM
#44
Super Moderator
I've put what I need to into my 30 to keep my shit in the woods. I beat the shit out of it. The ring and pinions blow, I replace them, under warranty, for free. I was able to nickel and dime some shit in order to afford upgrading but still able to wheel. Is it in a cost more money in the end? Sure. But I sure as hell didn't let 4 years of my life go by watching from the side lines. That's just stupid. I'll gladly "waste" some money for the enjoyment I've had. Obviously I've known all along where I want my jeep to end up, but it sure as **** isn't realistic to do it all at once. It's a pain in the ass fixing stupid shit after a good weekend of wheeling, but it's obviously worth it or I wouldn't keep doing it.
12-01-2016, 03:53 AM
#45
Super Moderator
12-01-2016, 06:08 AM
#47
JK Junkie
If you have not seen them, Rare Parts ball joints are legit. They have not had a set wear out yet. Even Steer Smarts (Yeti tie rod people) run them on their JK and their parent company is a manufacturer of ball joints. Pretty solid stuff.
12-01-2016, 06:44 AM
#48
JK Junkie
One cool thing to keep in mind is that you can use the J8 unit bearings on a front axle, which are a 5x5.5 bolt pattern. That means you can go full float rear later without having to change the front axle (just the unit bearings).
12-01-2016, 08:16 AM
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12-01-2016, 08:39 AM
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I've put what I need to into my 30 to keep my shit in the woods. I beat the shit out of it. The ring and pinions blow, I replace them, under warranty, for free. I was able to nickel and dime some shit in order to afford upgrading but still able to wheel. Is it in a cost more money in the end? Sure. But I sure as hell didn't let 4 years of my life go by watching from the side lines. That's just stupid. I'll gladly "waste" some money for the enjoyment I've had. Obviously I've known all along where I want my jeep to end up, but it sure as **** isn't realistic to do it all at once. It's a pain in the ass fixing stupid shit after a good weekend of wheeling, but it's obviously worth it or I wouldn't keep doing it.
cheers. That summed up my thoughts. Do what gets you in the game and start enjoying your rig now.