Good start to a budget buggy?

BELMONT148 · 02-11-08, 01:25 PM

Has anyone thought about building a budget, lightweight buggy on 35's using the new Mopar full axle assemblies. Looks like a lot of bang for the buck. Once you swith the drive flange and cut off all the brackets should me pretty sweet. You will have to look past the wierd 5 on 5 wheel pattern thoughand 66" WMS:WMS. But for $1400, an electric locked 4.11 geared high pinion dana 44 front axle with disc brakes and high steer arms is a steal.

Mopar Performance Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Model 44 Front Axle Assembly and Other Jeep Parts and Jeep Accessories by 4 Wheel Drive Hardware

There is also a matching rear for $1300

Mopar Performance Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Model 44 Rear Axle Assembly and Other Jeep Parts and Jeep Accessories by 4 Wheel Drive Hardware

Jeremy

Mace · 02-11-08, 03:40 PM

And will snap like a twig nicely..

The rubicon guys are swapping those out all the time.

Get a D60 for less than that and run it.

Tapage · 02-11-08, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mace

And will snap like a twig nicely..

The rubicon guys are swapping those out all the time.

They pop even in 35" .. ?

bustanutley · 02-11-08, 04:56 PM

fully agree with mace, I would not touch a d44

GLTHFJ60 · 02-11-08, 05:10 PM

My bud has a ZJ with a 2" lift and 31's, and the d44 under his rig has destroyed its universals twice. Both times was on road too.

yzftaco · 02-11-08, 05:47 PM

I thought you quit this bitch??

Had to give you a little grief...

BELMONT148 · 02-11-08, 07:58 PM

YZFtaco, can't you read into the sarcasm.

Jeremy

yzftaco · 02-11-08, 09:19 PM

Arya Ebrahimi · 02-11-08, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GLTHFJ60

My bud has a ZJ with a 2" lift and 31's, and the d44 under his rig has destroyed its universals twice. Both times was on road too.

Your buddy doesn't have a front D44 under his ZJ unless he swapped it in there

Some of them had aluminum D44 rears, but they don't have universals.

Tapage · 02-12-08, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bustanutley

fully agree with mace, I would not touch a d44

I saw plenty of Rubicons with 35" - 36" range tires around there .. but sure they pop on rocks, not usually in mud or yes ?

ranger · 02-12-08, 11:10 AM

Like I said yuppies..............(rolleyes)

Mace · 02-12-08, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tapage

I saw plenty of Rubicons with 35" - 36" range tires around there .. but sure they pop on rocks, not usually in mud or yes ?

Mud is a lot easier than rocks on components..

Tapage · 02-12-08, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mace

Mud is a lot easier than rocks on components..

Sure on that, interesting to see how far they can go in mud with those axles ..

Isotel · 02-12-08, 03:34 PM

To their credit, the JK D44 Rubi Shafts are beffier that the TJ's.. i think the rear are 32 spline, and the front are 32 spline outers, they also beefed up their U-joints.

I still think you could build a Yota Axle for Similar money, but alot of work, and Used parts Vs. New

35's Tops with some Money in Beefing up some things.. it would be cool for a Sami on 35's or something!

02-11-08, 01:25 PM	#1
BELMONT148 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mt. Pleasant and Myrtle Beach, SC TLCA# 16668 Posts: 1,769	Good start to a budget buggy? Has anyone thought about building a budget, lightweight buggy on 35's using the new Mopar full axle assemblies. Looks like a lot of bang for the buck. Once you swith the drive flange and cut off all the brackets should me pretty sweet. You will have to look past the wierd 5 on 5 wheel pattern thoughand 66" WMS:WMS. But for $1400, an electric locked 4.11 geared high pinion dana 44 front axle with disc brakes and high steer arms is a steal. Mopar Performance Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Model 44 Front Axle Assembly and Other Jeep Parts and Jeep Accessories by 4 Wheel Drive Hardware There is also a matching rear for $1300 Mopar Performance Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Model 44 Rear Axle Assembly and Other Jeep Parts and Jeep Accessories by 4 Wheel Drive Hardware Jeremy Attached Images __________________ Project Evelyn 71' FJ40 W/ 78 2F, 4 speed Tranny & Transfer SOA, 38" TSL's, 4W discs "When you rob Peter to pay Paul, you will get the vote of Paul. If there are more Pauls than Peters, you win the election."

02-11-08, 03:40 PM	#2
Mace what he said Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 11,207	And will snap like a twig nicely.. The rubicon guys are swapping those out all the time. Get a D60 for less than that and run it. __________________ I am kinda gay....... My Myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=75712409 "Mary Poppins: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game."

02-11-08, 04:56 PM	#4
bustanutley IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: CrAwLoRaDo Posts: 1,612	fully agree with mace, I would not touch a d44 __________________ FJ-40 on FO-DEEs just a lil guy HOMEGROWN

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02-11-08, 07:58 PM	#7
BELMONT148 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mt. Pleasant and Myrtle Beach, SC TLCA# 16668 Posts: 1,769	YZFtaco, can't you read into the sarcasm. Jeremy __________________ Project Evelyn 71' FJ40 W/ 78 2F, 4 speed Tranny & Transfer SOA, 38" TSL's, 4W discs "When you rob Peter to pay Paul, you will get the vote of Paul. If there are more Pauls than Peters, you win the election."

02-11-08, 09:19 PM	#8
yzftaco IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mid-Cal TLCA# yes Posts: 543	__________________ Mark 76 FJ40-- Weekend Warrior..... 97 Tacoma-- Daily.. .. My (not so much mine) Finish thread… My Rubithon 08 Hollister Hills Fun Day

02-12-08, 11:10 AM	#11
ranger IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Idaho Posts: 942	Like I said yuppies..............(rolleyes)

02-12-08, 03:34 PM	#14
Isotel IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Crawlorado.com TLCA# 16898 Posts: 3,026	To their credit, the JK D44 Rubi Shafts are beffier that the TJ's.. i think the rear are 32 spline, and the front are 32 spline outers, they also beefed up their U-joints. I still think you could build a Yota Axle for Similar money, but alot of work, and Used parts Vs. New 35's Tops with some Money in Beefing up some things.. it would be cool for a Sami on 35's or something! __________________ 1976 FJ40 TBI350 700R4 D300 SOA Locked 37" PBR's Protected by REDLINE Colorado Land Cruisers - Club Redline Land Cruisers - PM me for info on our products or to order! CrAwLoRadO.com

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