Are all JK axles interchangeable?
JK axles won’t swap into a TJ/LJ, they aren’t even the same width. LJs are basically the same as TJs but more wheelbase. Axles and suspension are exactly the same.
What year is a 14 bolt Jeep JK?
The kit was designed to work with the GM 14 bolt rear axle that was found in 1996-2006 GM 2500 and 3500 Single Rear Wheel axle trucks. The wheel mounting surface (WMS) will be 68 inch wide and the casting on the center differential has lots of ribbing. Do not use an axle from a van as the differential is offset.
Can you shorten an axle?
If your car has already been blessed with a stout housing and simply needs a trim, cutting down the axles and rearend housing can be a cost-efficient way to fit those asphalt crayons out back. A cost-effective option for fitting bigger tires is to have your original housing chopped down and the axles re-splined.
How big is the rear axle on a JK Wrangler?
Dana 35 rear axles have a 7.56″ diameter ring gear and only showed up on a few 2007 Sahara and X model Jeep JK Wrangler 2-Doors before being replaced by Dana 44’s. These were available with a 3.21 and an optional 4.10 gear ratio.
Which is the best Dana axle for Jeep?
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What is the gear ratio on a Jeep JK Wrangler?
Dana 30 front axles have a 7-1/8″ diameter ring gear and come standard on Sahara and X model Jeep JK Wranglers with a gear ratio of 3.21. For 2007, an optional 4.10 gear ratio was available on towing packages.
Do you need to replace the axle on a Jeep Wrangler?
Whether you’re going to install a set of aftermarket chromoly axle shafts, replace your entire axle assembly altogether or maybe just help it along by installing a locking differential, it is my hope that this article will help assist you in determining what you will want to do.
Can a jeep 60 front work in a Ford YJ?
There’s only one era of 60 front that is close to working in a stock YJ, that being a 78-79 Ford one. The later ones have a wider spring perch width and will require you to move your front springs on the outside of the frame.
What kind of transmission does a Jeep Wrangler use?
The Aisin Warner AX15 transmission is a very successful, medium-duty, standard shift, five-speed transmission. It was introduced in the 1988 (mid-year) YJ Wrangler and XJ / MJ Cherokee / Comanche Jeeps, and found in 1988-1999 Jeep XJ, YJ & TJ models.
What kind of transmission does a jeep AX15 have?
The AX15 was available in Jeeps in both 2wd (typ. XJ / MJ applications) and 4wd versions. The AX15 is a split-case, top shifting, overdrive transmission with the shifter being located in the rear section of the transmission. The AX15 is fully synchronized in all gears.
Is the Jeep AX15 compatible with the Dana 300?
The Jeep AX15 was factory-married to the Jeep Jeep New Process (aka New Venture) Model 231 transfer case. It is possible to adapt the AX15 to the Jeep Dana 300 transfer case in passenger side and driver side drop by using Novak kit #153. As the AX15 was married to the Jeep engines mentioned above, it is OEM compatible with them.