Very interesting project
10-30-2007, 06:45 AM
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Are you kidding me??
If you run a shop that does this kind of work for money, I would figure you would be able to easily answer these questions for yourself............
-No the stock axles will not hold up to 33" tires with some jumps, I doubt they could hold up to 33's and some small jumps with the factory minivan motor in there, let alone a 525Hp 6.4L Hemi.
-Just upgrading axle shafts isnt going to cut it. With such a substantial power plant mixed with dune jumping, you will need stronger housings and internals than the JK comes with. (But thats not all)
-If this was my project I would plan on spending a ton of money. Otherwise, something is going to get half-assed and you'll pay dearly for it later.
My guess is that you guys have no idea what you are doing and shouldnt be taking money from anyone, atleast not for this kind of work...........Either that or your a troll
If you run a shop that does this kind of work for money, I would figure you would be able to easily answer these questions for yourself............
-No the stock axles will not hold up to 33" tires with some jumps, I doubt they could hold up to 33's and some small jumps with the factory minivan motor in there, let alone a 525Hp 6.4L Hemi.
-Just upgrading axle shafts isnt going to cut it. With such a substantial power plant mixed with dune jumping, you will need stronger housings and internals than the JK comes with. (But thats not all)
-If this was my project I would plan on spending a ton of money. Otherwise, something is going to get half-assed and you'll pay dearly for it later.
My guess is that you guys have no idea what you are doing and shouldnt be taking money from anyone, atleast not for this kind of work...........Either that or your a troll
Obviously your sensing some competition.. Which I can see from you signature.. “Peak Empire Racing”… Get over yourself.. No need to be rude.. Everyone has to learn at some point..
And actually your stock axles will hold up to a degree.. I had a TJ with a LS1 and Dana 30 and 35C axles.. Jumped it all the time at the sand dunes.. With 35" tires.. 40 -> 50 foot Jumps... Jumping in the sand is a lot different than jumping on hard pack..
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10-30-2007, 11:36 AM
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No, i'm not. I'm not taking money from anyone, this is my customer's idea and we're looking at the options we have, besides why are you so rude? i think there's not a nice way to treat somebody who's new in this forums and that you didn't know, so i'll appreciate a bit more education please
Welcome to the forum. Hope you get the answers you're looking for.
10-30-2007, 11:44 AM
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The extra weight of an upgraded engine + jumps will mean that the stock front axle (at the very least) will need to be upgraded.
As far as other mods, you should consider some modifications to the intake to keep particulates out of the engine... possibly a filtered snorkel?
You're going to want flotation tires for extreme sand running - sorry to be Mr. Obvious (probably goes without saying).
Good luck!
As far as other mods, you should consider some modifications to the intake to keep particulates out of the engine... possibly a filtered snorkel?
You're going to want flotation tires for extreme sand running - sorry to be Mr. Obvious (probably goes without saying).
Good luck!
10-30-2007, 01:01 PM
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10-30-2007, 02:52 PM
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No, i'm not
I'm not taking money from anyone, this is my customer's idea and we're looking at the options we have, besides why are you so rude? i think there's not a nice way to treat somebody who's new in this forums and that you didn't know, so i'll appreciate a bit more education please
I'm not taking money from anyone, this is my customer's idea and we're looking at the options we have, besides why are you so rude? i think there's not a nice way to treat somebody who's new in this forums and that you didn't know, so i'll appreciate a bit more education please
Obviously your sensing some competition.. Which I can see from you signature.. “Peak Empire Racing”… Get over yourself.. No need to be rude.. Everyone has to learn at some point..
And actually your stock axles will hold up to a degree.. I had a TJ with a LS1 and Dana 30 and 35C axles.. Jumped it all the time at the sand dunes.. With 35" tires.. 40 -> 50 foot Jumps... Jumping in the sand is a lot different than jumping on hard pack..
And actually your stock axles will hold up to a degree.. I had a TJ with a LS1 and Dana 30 and 35C axles.. Jumped it all the time at the sand dunes.. With 35" tires.. 40 -> 50 foot Jumps... Jumping in the sand is a lot different than jumping on hard pack..
I bet that if you went to some of the big offroad shops like Off Road Evolution, Burnsville, Poison Spyder Customs, BTF and the like that they would be able to tell you the answers to these questions without blinking; why........... cause its common knowledge.
Either way, sorry if I was rude.........
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10-30-2007, 05:08 PM
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Don't feel bad pabust, all of us Americans are rude and suspicious of strange questions regarding the durability of axles used for dune jumping. Personally, I wouldn't build up a big block 2 door JK to play in the sand because it will just end up rolling over. You need something that has a low center of gravity and a long wheelbase, maybe like say ahhh... a Sandrail?
10-30-2007, 06:44 PM
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