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Title: JL Rubicon D44s
Post by: BigMike on January 14, 2021, 11:13:28 AM
I understand the difference between the JK and JL Dana 44 front axles.  The JL is wider by 1" and and has bigger tubes.  It also has aluminum knuckles to save on weight for mpg. 


Question:  How long will a JL D44 hold up with 40's at the parks where GATR wheels?
Title: Re: JL Rubicon D44s
Post by: Anvilsam on January 14, 2021, 11:17:20 AM
I understand the difference between the JK and JL Dana 44 front axles.  The JL is wider by 1" and and has bigger tubes.  It also has aluminum knuckles to save on weight for mpg. 


Question:  How long will a JL D44 hold up with 40's at the parks where GATR wheels?

Probably would for the trails you run.
Title: Re: JL Rubicon D44s
Post by: tcdawg on January 14, 2021, 01:48:23 PM
I think for a wheeler that could show some constraint with their right foot, they would hold up just fine.
Title: Re: JL Rubicon D44s
Post by: Anvilsam on January 14, 2021, 02:01:37 PM
I think for a wheeler that could show some constraint with their right foot, they would hold up just fine.

in all seriousness, Tyler has a 4 door jl on fairly built rubicon axles and has broken a few things. I think last trip out he broke a rear 300m rcv. His jeep likely weighs a good bit more than yours though. I don't think i would want a 2 door on 40's without some rear stretch though.
Title: Re: JL Rubicon D44s
Post by: patman on January 14, 2021, 03:23:34 PM
I know a guy with d44s on his 2 door JK running 35 spline axles, rcvs, etc and 40" tires. The shafts and R&P have been fine, but he can't keep his rear ARB functional. He drives like an asshole and hammers on it pretty good. I'm honestly shocked it's still together
Title: Re: JL Rubicon D44s
Post by: Mortalis5509 on January 14, 2021, 06:11:02 PM
The R&P are also bigger as well when compared to a JK R&P. With 40" it's smart wheeling but 37" could do a lot.
Title: JL Rubicon D44s
Post by: tcdawg on January 14, 2021, 09:57:00 PM
I think for a wheeler that could show some constraint with their right foot, they would hold up just fine.

in all seriousness, Tyler has a 4 door jl on fairly built rubicon axles and has broken a few things. I think last trip out he broke a rear 300m rcv. His jeep likely weighs a good bit more than yours though. I don't think i would want a 2 door on 40's without some rear stretch though.
Thought he broke a ring gear ?
Title: Re: JL Rubicon D44s
Post by: tcdawg on January 14, 2021, 09:57:47 PM
I know a guy with d44s on his 2 door JK running 35 spline axles, rcvs, etc and 40" tires. The shafts and R&P have been fine, but he can't keep his rear ARB functional. He drives like an asshole and hammers on it pretty good. I'm honestly shocked it's still together
ARB’s suck balls.
Title: Re: JL Rubicon D44s
Post by: tcdawg on January 14, 2021, 10:00:34 PM
I think for a wheeler that could show some constraint with their right foot, they would hold up just fine.

in all seriousness, Tyler has a 4 door jl on fairly built rubicon axles and has broken a few things. I think last trip out he broke a rear 300m rcv. His jeep likely weighs a good bit more than yours though. I don't think i would want a 2 door on 40's without some rear stretch though.
Thought he broke a ring gear ?

Whatever he broke...everyone on one tons made it up.  Except for TMac, he had issues, can’t remember what. Locker maybe
Title: Re: JL Rubicon D44s
Post by: Raisinhead on January 14, 2021, 10:02:47 PM
I think for a wheeler that could show some constraint with their right foot, they would hold up just fine.

in all seriousness, Tyler has a 4 door jl on fairly built rubicon axles and has broken a few things. I think last trip out he broke a rear 300m rcv. His jeep likely weighs a good bit more than yours though. I don't think i would want a 2 door on 40's without some rear stretch though.
Thought he broke a ring gear ?

Whatever he broke...everyone on one tons made it up.  Except for TMac, he had issues, can’t remember what. Locker maybe
That climb at AOP has claimed many old parts from my front KP60
Title: Re: JL Rubicon D44s
Post by: Anvilsam on January 14, 2021, 10:03:55 PM
I think for a wheeler that could show some constraint with their right foot, they would hold up just fine.

in all seriousness, Tyler has a 4 door jl on fairly built rubicon axles and has broken a few things. I think last trip out he broke a rear 300m rcv. His jeep likely weighs a good bit more than yours though. I don't think i would want a 2 door on 40's without some rear stretch though.
Thought he broke a ring gear ?

Whatever he broke...everyone on one tons made it up.  Except for TMac, he had issues, can’t remember what. Locker maybe
Does tmac ever make it up anything? And it was a twisted shaft and a broke r&p


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Title: Re: JL Rubicon D44s
Post by: TravisMac on January 15, 2021, 06:25:47 AM
I think for a wheeler that could show some constraint with their right foot, they would hold up just fine.

in all seriousness, Tyler has a 4 door jl on fairly built rubicon axles and has broken a few things. I think last trip out he broke a rear 300m rcv. His jeep likely weighs a good bit more than yours though. I don't think i would want a 2 door on 40's without some rear stretch though.
Thought he broke a ring gear ?

Whatever he broke...everyone on one tons made it up.  Except for TMac, he had issues, can’t remember what. Locker maybe
Does tmac ever make it up anything? And it was a twisted shaft and a broke r&p


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Nope. Well known for always taking the bypass
Title: Re: JL Rubicon D44s
Post by: tjsahara00 on January 15, 2021, 06:50:31 AM
Wish I still had my TJ to try and keep up with ton guys
Title: Re: JL Rubicon D44s
Post by: Trailabite on January 15, 2021, 01:21:51 PM
I think for a wheeler that could show some constraint with their right foot, they would hold up just fine.

in all seriousness, Tyler has a 4 door jl on fairly built rubicon axles and has broken a few things. I think last trip out he broke a rear 300m rcv. His jeep likely weighs a good bit more than yours though. I don't think i would want a 2 door on 40's without some rear stretch though.
Thought he broke a ring gear ?

Whatever he broke...everyone on one tons made it up.  Except for TMac, he had issues, can’t remember what. Locker maybe
Does tmac ever make it up anything? And it was a twisted shaft and a broke r&p


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Nope. Well known for always taking the bypass

Damn bypasser!