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Sleeving front axle?

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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 07:24 PM
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For a long while, the 35sp ARB with 35sp shafts was the only non-factory option for the rubi housing. I would think that quite a few people are running them vs buying another seriously over-priced factory locker.
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by CrushJKU
Ok, so i have a mostly stock 2012 Unlimited Rubicon that i am going to put 37's on. Im putting the C gussets on this next week and when i get tires im going to regear to 5.13 (sorta still debating on that or 4.88 still need to read more i guess), but what im having trouble understanding is the whole sleeving idea. What exactly is the point of sleeving? Would it be better to just buy 2 new axle shafts or is it to keep the front d44 from bending? Thanks alot Guys
I just stepped up to a 37 in my 2012 rubi (auto) with 4:10s I was planning to regear but I wouldn't waste my money on it now. Plenty of power, 20mpg @55 - 16mpg@70 i have driven a truck or two that needed to be regeared and the transmission does not keep shifting all over the place. Everyone can say what they want and repeat the things they have read but I drive my jeep happily with 4:10s 37 nitto trail grapplers and rugged ridge steelies. It's about 125lbs per corner.
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 07:30 PM
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Happen to have a link to the 35 spline axle shafts for a front 44? Lol then explain how the knuckles and u joints will work?

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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 07:37 PM
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I know you can get a 35 sp shaft and ARB for the rear but I have not heard of one for the front.
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 07:44 PM
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2007+ Jeep Wrangler JK Rubicon 35-spline ARB Air Locker - PRESS RELEASE

Aftermarket 35 spline shafts required
Will work with JK Rubicon Dana 44 housings ONLY
Will work with JK Rubicon Dana 44 gears ONLY
Guess it sucks to be ARB, releasing a locker that won't fit.
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 07:46 PM
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Again the issue is the shafts and outers....
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 07:49 PM
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How about these.

Ultimate Dana 44 CV Axle Set for Jeep JK Rubicon

You're saying they won't fit? Says they are made for the the rubicon housing with a 35 spline carrier.

The only issues I have seen are with these shafts not playing nice with dynatrac balljoints.

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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 07:52 PM
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Check out post 7 from Dynatrac

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...e-gain-145127/
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 07:57 PM
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Ok nice link! I was slightly incorrect you wont gain much unless you get the full size ones and redo the outters.... I stand half corrected

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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 08:04 PM
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You might start with the installation guide and video in the link above?


Or, just junk the ends and swap in your d60 parts...
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