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  1. A

    Ford 8.8 Axle Swap

    The factory Dana 35 rear axle found in most TJ Wranglers is a little on the light side, and if you run larger-than-stock tires, you’re likely looking at an eventual failure. If you want to turn really big tires, wheel abusively, or push gobs of power into your rear axle, you’ll probably want to...
  2. JMT

    05 Flame Red TJ Build

    We live on a small ranch with chickens, a miniature horse, and a deer blind. I was looking for a Taco, but they were too expensive, so I started looking for a Jeep. The Taco would have been cheaper, but not as fun, and I wouldn’t have learned anything. After six months of looking I was...
  3. Chris

    How to install Alloy axle tube seals

    NOTE: Since this article was written a number of years ago, Alloy USA has undergone some changes. In my humble opinion, it is not the company it use to be and the quality isn't there anymore. Ron Stobaugh, who was the driving force behind Alloy USA, has parted ways with them and started a new...
  4. Chris

    Aftermarket Axle Options

    If one was to go with aftermarket axles (let's say built high pinion D44s or possibly D60s) what are the best companies to choose from? I know of Currie and Dynatrac, but are there others? In addition to that, do any of these companies have a better reputation than others? I know Currie is top...