Building the Ultimate Jeep Wrangler!! Front Axle Swap Is DONE!

Its time to wrap up the front axle swap!! We are installing a JK Wrangler 44 into my Jeep LJ (TJ Unlimited), more specifically the Dynatrac Prorock 44.
This axle is designed to pair with a heavy JK build and large tires, so under the LJ, this thing is going to be awesome!!
I made some custom coil buckets to help with the spring bowing issues that i showed in the previous videos. This also allowed the use of some hydraulic bumpstops. We used some DV8 bumpstops that we had in the garage, they arent the best, but they will work! amzn.to/2JS45DD
If you aint Crockin you aint rockin! amzn.to/39NE7vB
For the brakes, a set of fresh rotors and pads from Powerstop was an easy choice. The brakes needed replaced anyway, so powerstop was a good upgrade without going with something crazy. Powerstop is also a great upgrade to any stock axle. The JK brakes were already going to be a great upgrade to the TJ, but now they are even better!
TJ powerstop brakes: amzn.to/2UOXsIy
JK powerstop brakes: amzn.to/39NgTWx
With everything ready to roll, its time to road test it!
If you missed the other videos, we installed custom length Clayton offroad control arms which provided us 2" stretch on the front. A custom length draglink was also needed, we got parts from Barnes4wd to build the steering and trackbar setup.
With the front done, its time to start up the rear 44 JK swap and finish this project up! The rear will go a little easier since i will be using the 7SlotCustoms swap truss kit that lines everything up like it is factory! Dont forget that you can get 10%off using the code JKgear. www.7slotcustoms.com/collecti...
Thank you guys for your continued support! I hope you enjoyed the video and i will see you soon!
/ jeepgearandgadgets

[@chaostravel7169]

I would go with car hart bibs and some sort of boot. Thanks for wearing safety glasses while grinding some channels like the cowboy approach but that leads to eye injury and drilling metal out of your eye. And thank you for making this channel my daughter who is fourteen watches with me and that makes it fun. Plus now she knows she can do this too. Anyway keep up the good work you two and stay safe.

[@J.Bradley.]

My 11 year old daughter says "Cool!" and also, "Those are the same jack stands we have daddy!" We < that's what I'm talking about! Thanks again for inspiring my daughters. 🙏🏼

[@JeepGearGadgets]

LOVE this!!! :) Thank you! I hope to inspire my daughters as well as they continue to grow and learn how to wrench.

[@J.Bradley.]

@@JeepGearGadgets I'm POSITIVE you already are. You and Ben both. It's what they'll remember from growing up and theyll always have your video legacy to look back on. Respect from SC.

[@Ryan-yo4dg]

@@JeepGearGadgets could I buy a pair of your used unwashed leggings?

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Ryan, of all comment threads to ask that, did you really think this was the most appropriate one to ask your question... let alone ask your question at all? Not deleting it so other people can see how inappropriate that is. Ew.

[@J.Bradley.]

@@JeepGearGadgets Theres always one. Someone forgot to keep Jeepin Classy and it wasnt Cassie. The word of the day kids is DEPRAVED.

[@evanosburn2917]

I love how you guys DIY made the coil brackets. Much more respect for creativity than just using off the shelf parts!

[@EdBlack-]

Fun watching you guys. Two peas in a pod. Y’all are an admirable couple. Cheers.👌

[@MrJoecango]

Great video Cassie, As a welder I have to say that your mig skills are excellent. When you can hear that bacon frying it means that the machine is dialed in and your getting a good weld in there. You need to tell Ben you need a plasma cutter next, that will save you a bunch of cutting with that big grinder. I'll be doing the Powerstop brake upgrade on my jeep next. Thanks for the tips, Keep jeeping classy Cassie!

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Thank you! We were just talking about getting a plasma cutter the other day, might have to go for it and get one. You won’t be disappointed by the PowerStop brakes, they are fantastic!

[@bennelson9826]

This channel is getting better with each video! PS, the Powerstop break in is very important like you said. Otherwise they will make noise forever, it’s nice to see that they finally put that in the instructions on the box. Years ago they didn’t mention it to people

[@videowatcher314]

Great video! Thanks for being a positive role model!

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Thank you! and thank you for watching!

[@ROgletree]

I’m impressed with what you guys get accomplished working in your driveway. You guys have skillz 👍🏻

[@GenoThumper]

It's so great watching you both work together on your Jeeps!

[@aguywithajeep]

You guys made that swap look way easier than I thought it would be lol

[@joshuacripe1514]

I love how much y'all cover and the different aspects you guys show .

[@victorschrenk9186]

Great job on all the work in the front axle swap! Killin it! Also great to see you getting after it, grinding and welding! I’m excited to see the final stance with the rear axle swap complete and on the trail! Keep it up!

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Thank you!!

[@ms.karihart2983]

I love to see you & your husband work together and problem solve . Keep up the great content and awesome KZbin channel

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Thank you so much!

[@gogerwi]

Cassie/ Ben PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE put on a full face shield and heavy gloves when using that big cutoff (@ 3:14) wheel and grinder. That blade breaks @ 5k+ RPM has the potential to cause some serious injury or worse. Really enjoying watching your build progress. I have an LJ and a TJ myself. Stay safe out there.

[@Jeeptalkshow]

Its good to see some TJ mods

[@jimbeaulieu220]

Y’all keep throwing great content. Keep wheelin keep the fun AND keep the knowledge flowin

[@roblutz8931]

Have really enjoyed watching this series, keep up the great work!

[@jeepguy8510]

Looking good! Getting ready to axle swap a TJ myself. I love when people are able to do their own work. I do all my own work. It's the best way to learn what you don't know. I can weld, Fab, and service all my vehicles without paying any labor! Good Job Cassie! You and Ben are Awesome

[@PNW_Car_Mods]

This might be your best video yet Cassie! I love the technical aspect and being able to have fun and goof off a bit at the same time.

[@Trevorburk1]

I am loving the tandem crocs y’all have going on. That’s how to build strong families,make sure everyone has at least 2 pair of crocs. I love y’all’s videos. Looking forward to the next one.

[@PoisonSpyder038]

Can’t wait to see the rear build 🤙

[@rodyjperez7659]

Looking good! That's awesome you folks are in awesome team!!

[@rareearthfab5511]

Ahhhhh.... you got the woopsies in there! 🤣 Great job getting that axle installed!

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Always!

[@GustavoLopez-px4ok]

Good Job, your channel is really coming together!

[@jeremynichols1326]

Awesome video. Loving this build.

[@newbwheeler9777]

Pink tights! Pink tights! I kid your knowledge and skills are the real turn on. I love both your guys channels.

[@hamboneva]

Great job Cassie! Looks awesome so far!

[@FMJeeping]

Freaking badass! Nice job I love seeing people getting into Fab work.

[@blapblapism]

Also refreshing to watch a LJ Build instead of a JK JL ☺️

[@hooligantimes9132]

This is becoming the best Jeep in the family!

[@brianclifford9652]

Good job Casey , that looks like a lot of work!!

[@rangethetrail]

wow! i'm kinda floored at how 'easy' that swap was! GREAT JOB!! oh, and i LOVE the look of ben's current coveralls on ya - don't change a thing! (i'm now in the market for getting coveralls myself b/c of this video...)

[@Scott_69HemiDart]

Awesome Job!! You have skills, keep it up!

[@howardkeys1009]

Looks great can't wait for the rear axle to be posted

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Should be soon!!

[@daledubose3032]

Awesome. Best Jeep in the fleet.

[@JeepGearGadgets]

It sure is! Just dont tell ben lol

[@smokingbean]

Nice set of brakes i run those myself on my jk. Good to see you doing a lot of the work yourself

[@1stzjtruck706]

Great job Cassie. Keep up the great work

[@philjennings1960]

Awesome job keep up the good work.

[@kyridgejumper]

So glad you all are getting the LJ upgraded great job on the videos

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Thanks so much!

[@markp9474]

Brake Juice!!!!... Awesome

[@blapblapism]

Damm the stance looks so rad 🤘

[@ericingulsrud7280]

You and you beer assistant are great.

[@THEGMENFAN10]

Great vid guys !!!

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Thanks!!

[@martinlohrmann8250]

Awesome job!!

[@jcjeeps]

This is so helpful I’m currently swapping jk rubicon axles into my Cherokee and there isn’t much content of jkr axle swaps. 🤘🏼

[@djuell01]

You guys are great! Love both of your channels. Good luck to you guys! My wife loves our JK, but no way she would ever wrench on anything.....

[@nicholasdorendorf7491]

She is a badass. I would love to wrench with them. She knows her way around the tools better than I.

[@MrFullThrottle]

That my good sir, is a keeper! She is awesome

[@billthope656]

Great job!

[@jkustockaphobia2421]

Man! You know how to use power tools better than my apprentices! Lol that’s awesome !

[@zackragan7129]

Brake juice? cute ! haha!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Zack Ragan “hey kids! Want some juice” 🤣🤦🏻‍♂️

[@markbellger8945]

Awesome Cassie!

[@michaelhalstead64]

That looks dope.

[@stormw777]

Good job guys.

[@tonyvet2278]

I just installed the Poison Spyder hood louver yesterday. I remember when your husband did a louver. I need to swap out my front axle for a 44

[@ericdzikowski4629]

Wow. You are a bad ass! You and Ben are awesome!

[@Swilk1890]

Love my JK axle swap on my TJ!

[@jonathonweathers2431]

JK Cassey, credit is due. You’re awesome

[@danhambrick6331]

Nice job.Loved all the grinding.....lol.....

[@jdemonto]

Great video!

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@vinuezaer]

I see what you guys did there....and I like it. Hope you get lots of views. Miss the Gladiator dough.

[@heartsky]

Best practice is final tightening suspension control arm links while vehicle is compression parts with its own weight, not on jacks.

[@JeepGearGadgets]

The axle was on jackstands. Suspension was loaded with the weight of the body and frame. Same thing as having the tires on

[@JeepGearGadgets]

The jackstands on the frame were just still there for safety. But yes, you don’t want to tighten everything down when the suspension isn’t at ride height.

[@heartsky]

@@JeepGearGadgets Ride height, that's what I meant, gosh I'm getting old! Sorry to sound like a nitpicker -- just found your channel and am so exited, you two make a great wrench turning team, your wonderful smile and easy going demeanor are infectious...hmm, bad timing for that word..thank you for sharing your videos with us all!

[@BrewCrew74]

Wow I'm super impressed! Awesome Job! I have a LJ that makes me wanna put my Rubi D44M into from my Recon.

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Do it!!!! And then the Jk can get an axle upgrade as well lol

[@BrewCrew74]

@@JeepGearGadgets lol i know haha. Id love it if you n Ben follow my youtube. I also started a Jeep Group in CT and we have 1200 members. Check out jeeponct on FB and KZbin. Thanks! Lets all wheel sometime!

[@one-WildCard]

I just realized this isn't Ben's channel... Nice you go girl! Subbed!

[@Frimsure]

lol dang girl your awesomely cazy!!!! Ben pretend it me!! swing and miss and hit shock lol. too funny. looks awesome keep up the amazing video you guys crack me and my wife up!!!

[@electronicsworkbench]

Very cool video. Great lookin' rig ya got there! FYI - New rotors should be cleaned with brake cleaner to get any of the anti-rust coating off. All ceramic brake pads should be broken in like the PowerStop instructions say. Been working on Jeeps for near 40 years and PowerStop was the first I've ever seen put the proper break-in procedure on the box.

[@kenskens69]

Nice work you got a 10 plus

[@Gonecheenin]

"That's not as fun to watch" See, right there! Now you know how we feel!!! 😁

[@SkyBlueOffRoad]

I run JKU shocks on my TJ rear and they soak up the bumps so much better...a little stiff on the recoil but I love them and not going back to a lighter shock...Keep is Classy and LOVE the welding in crocs...yall take care.

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Which ones do you run?! Trying to figure what to put on the rear.

[@SkyBlueOffRoad]

​@@JeepGearGadgets Teraflex 9550 for jku valving (3" lift jku shock on a tj w/4" lift)

[@jimellison3358]

Great Video,

[@greatwhiteshark448]

That's awesome both you guys are into offroading. My wife hates all my cars .

[@bowtiecity]

Nice job! FYI dewalt makes an Adapter for newer 20volt Lithium batteries for the old tools.

[@danbemman2271]

Ben? You are one very blessed SOB !!

[@TroyPosey]

Cassie & Ben... I'm new to your channel, and new to Jeeps. I just recently bought my first Jeep, a 2020 Gladiator Rubicon. And while searching for Gladiator videos, I stumbled upon yall's channels. I just put a 2.5"/1.0" Skyjacker lift on it, and my 37x13.50r20 Kumho RV KL71 tires, and 20x10 Moto Metal wheels (I like a little "show" with my "go". 😏) came in today. Along with my Fab Fours Stubby front bumper, and my old trusty Warn 9.5XP that I've had BNIB for about 15 years just waiting for a new home. I'll be installing most of the stuff tomorrow if I'm off work due to rain. I haven't been this excited about a project in a long time. 👍🏻 I am not new to the offroad game, but it has been a number of years since my last build...And I still have several half-complete projects laying around (money got tight for a number of years). One tool that I would highly recommend for doing modifications like this... A Hypertherm plasma cutter. It will save your ears and your arms from using that grinder so much. 👍🏻

[@christiankirkman6719]

Cassie I would rather watch you with Ben as the co-star...keep it going and keep it classy!

[@TheReneGuz]

Nice work I am thinking in doing the same to my JK 17

[@Ks-zz9lh]

NICe grinding 😂👍🙏 I like

[@justinninke6405]

The PowerStop pads work well, however next time skip the drilled and slotted rotors. The heat reduction some people associate with drilled and slotted rotors is actually false, the less material (mass) in the rotor, the less it will dissipate heat. Drilled and slotted are also give you weak areas in the rotor geometry, which have been found to be prone to cracking. They were developed to release the gasses that pads of the past would produce, to keep the pad in contact with the rotor surface instead of hovering over a layer of gas. However modern pad compounds don't off gas as pads of the past did. The only benefit to drilled and slotted rotors today, are static and dynamic weight savings.

[@jimschmidt4089]

Great team video guys I'm really enjoying the content and the way you guys help each other out. Team Cassie & Ben must own Crocks for: Evening wear, welding, axle swapping, mowing haha... You guys are awesome! I've been waiting to get that brake kit so hopefully you have an Amazon link I can buy them through. Give you a little kick back and get a welding / wrenching suit that fits a woman!

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Crocs are universal footwear, you can dress them UP or DOWN hahaha. Thanks for the support Jim, we really appreciate it! There is also a link for crocs in the video description LOL everyone needs a pair. Welding, axle swapping, mowing, dog walking, painting, cleaning, oil changing, the list goes on and on...

[@austincorbiniv]

That’s a neat way to swap in a JK axle. I wouldn’t have thought of that. Super easy to do and super easy on the wallet.

[@rlb96]

First time seeing your channel. Great to see a woman wrenching on her jeep. Keep it up.

[@mzh22003]

what fascinates me is that you sounds that you know every single piece / part of the Jeep or any vehicles... wow

[@ithalojuan6405]

Adoro os vídeos de vocês!!! Abraço para o brazil!!!

[@spencergaither8660]

Great job!! 😎🇺🇸😁

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Thanks 👍

[@lesszabo5625]

It's looking really good, and even better once the rear is done. As far as coveralls go, try Carhartt, they make a lot for ladies.

[@jean-lucdorais7198]

Your amazing,both of you.

[@walterhughes5765]

Nice job cassie love you jeep your beautiful and you weld Ben is a lucky man 🥰

[@street_legal_go_kart7356]

Carbon off-road sells rockjock 44 JK wide with TJ mounts.

[@Jazz3006]

Just FYI, it'd be a good idea to add some vertical material to the coil mounts on the frame. Flat plate bends easy, but if you were to do a piece either on the top or bottom that added to it vertically, (flat stock bent to shape and welded) it would help a LOT for support.

[@huntermckelvey4926]

Tru-Spec 27-P Flight Suit on U.S. Patriot Tactical. A little pricey at ~$75 but flight suits are literally pajama level comfort.

[@caminoracer7987]

Nice job Cassie, can't wait to see the finished product and see the Lady Jeep out on the trail ! Hey did you know the front bumper is missing ?

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Lol I did😊 more to come on the bumper!

[@BeercanSubiii]

I’m running a four door full lift on my jk have been for about four years wheels great in my opinion drives good to but I ride no sway

[@Bennett-xo6iu]

The jeep is lookin sick.. Love the wide stance. Now maybe some type of flat fenders😏😏 from metelcloak maybe?... Either way the jeep is sick and i must say i absolutely love the fact that you get out there and work on your stuff plus you can weld i think thats awsome... Hell i can't even weld lol... Keep the videos comin ben is lucky to have you thats for sure... Girl gots some skills lol...

[@MoparGuy1625]

Sweet ass welding crocs!

[@Magneto_Studios]

Great job! Is that spare tire zip tied on? Lol, that wobble tho. Add that to the project list 👍🏻

[@ryandavis3826]

Brake Juice!

[@adamaldinger6960]

That axle looks damn good under there! Redkap is a good brand and I do believe they have female fit

[@JeepGearGadgets]

I will check them out! Thank you!

[@maximeguilbeault5698]

Thanks

[@zschlecht08]

Looking goood. I just noticed the fenders - is that an AEV high line kit? Can't wait for the wheeling videos!

[@jacobhendrickson8935]

Looking at the axle at the end guy cracked me up.