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Old Sep 23, 2013 | 07:57 AM
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parts mike, solid axle, spydertrax, ballistic, mb call dynatrac, I have bought individual axle components from them.. I doubt you are going to like the prices you are going to find for doing the rear. You really want to go full float on the rear to keep from bending flanges on the axle shafts. That will require new hubs, bearings, and shafts.
I definitely want to keep full float! That's the most attractive part! Just want to build it smart!

If you have any links specific to parts you suggest tell me... But I'm continuously looking!
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Old Sep 23, 2013 | 08:04 AM
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8 on 6.5 Rear End Kit for D60 - Full Float Kits - Spyntec Industries LLC.

you will need to add custom shafts to this.
What wms are you looking to be at?
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Old Sep 23, 2013 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by TheDirtman
8 on 6.5 Rear End Kit for D60 - Full Float Kits - Spyntec Industries LLC. you will need to add custom shafts to this. What wms are you looking to be at?
With this kit I have to replace the spindles... I still have the stock on there..
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Old Sep 23, 2013 | 08:13 AM
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And I would like to keep it full width!
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Old Sep 23, 2013 | 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by TheDirtman
Why is that? I am on several forums that are dedicated to the JK and a couple that are not specific to one 4x4. I will help anyone I can on any forum. The more extreme guys were banned (and their rights ups were scrubbed) years ago from this site and started jkowners, the sister site to pirate4x4. I was one of them with several rights ups and over 5000 posts. Recently the new owner has started unlocking old accounts but the old content is lost. I do not plan on posting any new right ups on here due to the prior actions on this forum. A lot of knowledge can be found over at those other sites and I know there are several threads that go over just what the op was asking. Getting info from as many sources as you can is a smart way to build and I doubt you are going to get much input from people here. This site is mainly newbs showing off their rigs and once in a while you get some really involved projects, I bet half of the accounts are no longer active and there are few leaders with the experience give more then basic advice. I may come off as a smart ass from time to time and I don't sugar coat stuff and gush over fancy wheels and mall crawlers. I am direct and honest and love a good debate. I am wrong from time to time and don't mind being corrected. You will also find that most of the more involved people on this forum are on others as well. Limiting yourself to just one forum will limit your potential answers. If the new owners or community leaders have a problem with that then I guess they can ask me to leave or ban me again.
Noticed you now changed your original post... The part 'removed' was what I considered disrespectful to the community. Cheers.
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Old Sep 23, 2013 | 08:17 AM
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So you are just looking new bearings and 35 spline shafts? I am a bit confused by you asking about using the jk unit bearing on this axle. Unit bearing is on the front. The JK uses a semi float shaft with a pressed on bearing and retaining plate.
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Old Sep 23, 2013 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by lkinmond
Noticed you now changed your original post... The part 'removed' was what I considered disrespectful to the community. Cheers.
I did not remove it, a moderator did. Notice the little "last edited" at the bottom of the post. I was not being disrespectful and why should someone be offended by it? I was just speaking the truth.

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Old Sep 23, 2013 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by TheDirtman
So you are just looking new bearings and 35 spline shafts? I am a bit confused by you asking about using the jk unit bearing on this axle. Unit bearing is on the front. The JK uses a semi float shaft with a pressed on bearing and retaining plate.

Sorry if I misspoke.. The rear end is a 30 spline and I just wanted to get an idea for hubs and brakes...

I'm going to put 5.38 gears in it and haven't decided on the lockers yet but I'm thinking eaton. I may stick with the stock axle shafts but I am up to recommendations!
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Old Sep 23, 2013 | 08:48 AM
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On a full float you should not need to change the hub and brakes to change shaft size. Once you pick the locker you will not be able to change shaft sizes without changing the locker out as well. You should be looking at least a 35 spline shaft.

What size tires are you planning on running and how wide is that axle?

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Old Sep 23, 2013 | 08:53 AM
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This should cover your question.
dana 60 rear 30 spline to 35 spline - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum
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