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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 03:57 PM
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How's it going first time posting; I have a '12 jk Rubicon I am in the process within the month putting 4" lift , tube renders , and 37s. I called a local shop for info on upgrading axles & gears but he suggested only upgrading one axle? ( rear)
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 04:03 PM
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Obviously both axles would need new gears... Are you saying that the shop only sugested upgradding the rear to a Dana 60?
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 04:09 PM
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Are you referring to the axle shafts? More info please. Welcome to the forum btw!
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 05:01 PM
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Both gears but only the rear to a Chrome alloy
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by mrornge
Both gears but only the rear to a Chrome alloy
The front will probably break first. You'd want to do both front and rear chromos
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 05:41 PM
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Most guys I wheel with that have 37's tend to wreck front shafts more often than rears. Those with bigger than 37's tend to break both. So... I would suggest doing both. Then carry your stock ones as trail spares. Always nice to have spare parts.
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 05:51 PM
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How do you intend to wheel your Jeep?? Welcome to the Forum..
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Welcome and let us know how it turns out
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 06:31 PM
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Welcome to the forum. Keep us informed.
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 08:06 PM
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Yup, gotta know more to make a recommendation. 37s are going to be tough on both those axles when wheeled, but the front is the weaker of the two...
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