Don't Buy 1 Ton Axles Until You Compare These Costs

Let's talk about junk yard axle swaps! Over the last couple of years the cost of junk yard axles have skyrocketed in price. At the same time brand new axles have dropped in price substantially. Today I want you to let your guard down like I did and look at the costs of these options with an open mind. I was actually very surprised at what I found after crunching the numbers.
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[@zodiac8208]

Makes a lot of sense! With a custom made, Save time and a lot of work and headaches. Just plug and play!

[@MOTOWNN]

I went the crate axle route and loved it! ordered from ECGS a month or so later a fully built Dana 60 showed up ready to bolt in!

[@DirtLifestyle]

That's the ticket lol. I've always wanted to order an axle that is complete to bolt in. 👍

[@davidbrunner4413]

What was the price point for it

[@joshuabaker5712]

​@davidbrunner4413 from what I have looked into about 10k

[@jeremy8715]

HP Dana 30 + 40” tires = leaving me in peace and let me destroy my axle my way. 😁😆

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol

[@dallas9795]

Win!

[@Watchdog_UFOtestpilot]

I’m just saving up for Currie 60’s. I’ve weighed out all the costs, including my time. The clearance & higher pinion is a bonus.

[@silentjde]

But the custom axle didn’t come with knuckles, hubs or brakes ect, so you need to factory that into the price.

[@DirtLifestyle]

You are absolutely right. Add another 50 bucks for some junk yard knuckles 👍

[@billybadass411thefirst9]

@@DirtLifestyle Don’t forget unit bearings. That’s another $250-$400 per side.

[@gordowg1wg145]

I was about to raise that same point - perhaps a good compromise would be to buy the junk-yard axle, remove the brakes, etc, that aren't supplied with the custom axle, then flick on the rest - might come out pretty close to even if the market's as strong as suggested. Overall, when buying new one avoids buying someone else's problem - and if one's dropping that sort of money on the axle, it's not unlikely they'll be happy(ish) to add a bit more for new brakes and stub axles so they KNOW they're all good.

[@0731mm]

Great observation. Time, effort badly spent energy. What’s it worth. Look at the DATA. The after market is very competitive with pricing and great products. Thanks Nate

[@beachboy4928]

Great to see some Fusion love. They make great stuff!

[@heavymonty]

Biggest difference i see between new and used parts is, a) TAX, and b) when building a used axle and buying parts it is done in multiple smaller transactions, which can be more manageable for lots of people....and also easier to hide from your wife!!!!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol great perspective 👌

[@Jeffsmess]

Classic

[@yepitsme431]

You need a different wife if you have to hide $$ expense from her; also ive done both junkjard and custom axles and its WAAAY better to just save the money and wait until you can drop it on a custom build; its the little things that you get going custom that adds up and makes a HUGE difference in the end, trust me; oh !! also slap a warranty too =)

[@heavymonty]

@@yepitsme431 ok bud! Saving works for some. Others buy and upgrade over time. Whatever floats your boat big man

[@Marco-fi6gv]

👍😂

[@davidcooper3957]

I did consider building my own but Instead bought danatrac pro 60’s for my jku. Just rebuilt my old axles and installed them on my wife’s jku with the 4:56 trutrac gear set and 37” mud grapplers

[@joerouth6255]

I have a JK with 35’s and a truetrac. How does truetrac do with jump to 37’s. I heard it’s a little to much tire for truetrac and locker is now needed. Any first hand experience with??

[@BroncoPatriot]

One thing many ppl forget is your time to prep, weld everything and put all of the components into the axle is $$$. So for $200 more this is all done and you just add oil and mount into your TJ is WELL worth the $200 difference. Great vid!

[@firesfury2012]

Nate! I love when you do information bomb video's like this one! I've already put alot of your tips into practice on my own projects and of course budget is always my primary concern. I'm the kind of guy that does what you do. When you release video's sharing information on projects I'm considering for my own rigs I can't help but be excited. THANK YOU for all of your outstanding content! Keep it up Nate! Because there may be a day you come across a Blue Dakota tearing up trails you've said we've gotta try.

[@danvannette]

Great topic and I appreciate your "apples to apples" comparison. I believe all in (brakes, hubs, lockputs...), rebuilding your own junk yard axles is more cost effective. That said, custom certainly has some large benefits and something worth considering. Thanks Nate.

[@DirtLifestyle]

I definitely should have added in 50 bucks for a set of junk yard knuckles. 👍

[@99unclebob]

great video Nate , it has come down to supply in demand so everything goes up and people pay it they want to build stronger and its far from reality, I machine and heat treat steel of all kinds for a living and have gained tons of knowledge over almost 20 yrs experience, you got to think before you drop 4k on a used axle swap, sure you know what it came out of is easy, its the mileage , heat cycles the unit has gone through and most of all was it driven hard and serviced regularly or never serviced, if it has almost never been serviced, the whole unit is well under 50% of its usable service life, and is then put into a rig with big off road tires and like most guys don't bother to upgrade the gear ratios now you just upped the factor of your 4k axle breakage possibly your first trip out wheeling, so i agree with you the new custom axle price even if it is a $1000 more is the way i would go hands down, no messing around with used things when off roading people being penny wise and pound foolish, i have built heavy duty equipment of all sorts over the years and know what can go wrong and at times ,very wrong, buddy built a rig 7 yrs ago put in a 5.3 V8 low miles like 27k and old 1 ton axles out of a ford F350 it looked great when it was done and had a set of 37" KO2's on it before the end of the 2nd month boom broke something in the back fixed it, then 2 weeks later the front gave up the ghost and was almost 3k and he did all the work diff, axles ,knuckles, driveshaft so almost new really when you think about an some guy offered to sell him a new front axle for $3900 we couldn't talk him out of it doing it his way, thats ok though, new is not for everyone i would stay new thats just me 👍

[@DirtLifestyle]

Very true. Most folks don't think about what life that junk yard axle has seen before you got it. Was the passenger side tire hit by another vehicle in an accident? A 1° tweek in the inner c could be easily overlooked and make it chew through tires faster then normal. It could even cause some minor death wobble issues. I've actually had 2 close friends buy and build axles to find out they were bent 🤦‍♂️. But you are right new axles aren't for everyone

[@tonyb2086]

Good show👍 your right. Axle's w/ .500 wall thickness tubes are available, and you can get custom caster angle, stock width, better ground clearance.

[@Sea_Bass_99]

I bought a pair of jy 08 superdutys for $350 and it was already geared to what I needed.

[@RJayRabbit]

Cool video with great comparisons. Downfall of the custom axle is you need custom axle shafts, if I break a SD axle I can run to an auto parts store and grab another and the stock SD axles can hold big power so moly isn't needed unless your really going to beat the crap out of it regularly and they can still hold up to that. The custom axles are cool, but still over priced imo, especially with the cheaper salvage and FB marketplace prices we have in the south.

[@paulmartinez8337]

Great job on comparison!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks!

[@Team_Nacho_Moto]

This is why I went crate axles when it came time for my front end. Now my rig isn't going over 38" tires, but if it did- I'd still choose crate axles. Literally plug and play. Time is money

[@jasonhmoore]

I put a Dana 60 kingpin with high clearance pinion from an 88 ford f350 in my jeep YJ. I bought an outboard mounting kit from Dave's off-road so I could bolt it right in and run it full with width. Then I found a 14 bolt dually rear from an 88GM cab&chassie truck at the boneyard for a 150 bucks and bought a disk brake conversion kit and converted to single wheel and I've been running about set up for 5 years and my Jeep with no problems....

[@CKYou567]

Im in eastern nc. People are selling ford 60s for up to 2500. An axle thats been sitting for 20 years and needs everything. Buying something custom and brand new sounds like a great way to go

[@holdenc3082]

Hey thanks for this. I really like your channel. I’m looking at solid axle swapping a 98 Chevy Tahoe. This gives me something to think about and not feel like I have to jump on the first Dana 60 that comes along at a halfway decent price.

[@markprice2338]

Nate first I would like to thank you and Jessica for the swag. Your Dirt Lifestyle sticker looks awesome on my, wait, wait a minute, that's right, my GLADIATOR! I went to Fusion's website and I must not be following doctors orders and keeping up on my fruit and vegetables because my apples didn't come out the same pricewise as your apples. I find interesting that Fusion, Rockjock, Dynatrac all have some physical uniqueness about them. Prices seem to be similar so I would go for customer service. But, I'm afraid it is a little late for me for I have purchased a junkyard 14 bolt and kingpin 60 for my LJ build. Nate love following you and love your videos and I have to say, I'm 61 years old and when I grow up I want to be just like you.

[@wvopowered4x442]

I had a 2006 SD 60 delivered to Portland ore for $575 in 2022 they are still cheap on LQK online . The ones he talks about being sold for over a grand are being resold I have seen them and they are still on the pallet like mine was. As of 3/12/24 I found . I found 12 on there site for between $575 and $375 plus shipping. that was just one search of 2006 f250.

[@kevinhornbuckle]

This is very helpful. I see that they could readily make an axle for a totally different application than 4X4 off road.

[@DB-yj3qc]

Custom built axles have been the quick "easy button" for a long time now. Cost and time management wise plus a warranty, but some people like "rolling their own" axle. Now days you can get on net price out from a few company's find best option "al cart" for you and know upfront the cost and it will fit. Twenty plus years before there was only a very few choices for built axles custom custom 9 in or Dana patterns 44 and 60 and it could take quite a bit of time to just figured out what and where to order many was set as this is what we offer take it or not. Heck you can about log in and watch it being built for you, just pull out your C.C. which is different then too and shows the changes. Off-roading was more of a hobby/ weekend thing or for work now it's alot more people income stream now.

[@georgemitchell8991]

Dude. Your are truely an awesome content creator. Your open minded thinking and constantly learning and helping us. 100percent love your work. Hope to one day shake your hand and maybe wheel with you

[@jorge4087]

I’ve always been a junkyard axle fan, but it will add up quickly. Another big thing is the labor costs installed of the gears and ARB. I know some can do that, but I leave gears to the pros for peace of mind! I’m not rich, but I can but buy parts little by little at a time and dropping the full $5k at a time.

[@vinceperillo6802]

Nate what did you do before becoming a full time You tube broadcaster. Did you say you were a pipefitter or plumber? you definitely have a great knowledge of building and fabrication very impressive. Look forward to this show every week. Thanks for another interesting topic.

[@melrichardson2392]

Enjoyed your show and comments well done and it's the truth.

[@projectbumblejeep4190]

Plus, your time and labor has a dollar value as well. I'm assuming your new setup is coming assembled? Great job Nate and well done. God bless and stay well.

[@dadgarage7966]

Watch some uploads of people torching and grinding the mounts and brackets off a Ford Dana 60. It takes a long time, makes a huge mess and the consumables cost extra money as well.

[@kellyschue3103]

Now I've heard with some aftermarket axles they kind of mix match if you will the brake rotors and pads has any body else seen or heard of this?

[@OldGriz708]

When you consider your blood, sweat,and tears not to mention shop supplies you are actually ahead in dollars using the new setup. The warranty should be considered as well though I'm not sure what would or would not be covered.

[@brandonsmith853]

Time and supplies for cutting up the junkyard axle would prolly be more expensive then the brand new fusion axle, I'm in the same boat with my suburban, junkyard alxe have double in price and it's almost more cost/time effective to but brand new. Great video man.

[@onetruebob_tj]

So, yeah, this is just like your opinion, man. 😉🤣 I would definitely go the pre-built route personally because my welds aren't good enough to build a junkyard axle. Maybe one day the options may change. Thank you for another quality video, Nate. 👍

[@Jeepmeat1974]

I think it’s pretty reasonable man considering time spent cleaning up the old axles and let’s say your not handy with tools and pay a professional to do that ! The old junkyard axle will definitely go through the roof with price! Plus ad you’ve said you get all custom pinion and caster angles so why not just do it 🤙🏾😎

[@wvjeepguy8178]

Sd 60-$350 Grizzly locker, gears, install kit combo ebay-$840 Artec tj swap kit-$480 JHF knuckle kit-$190 Balljoint eliminator kit-$600 Drive flange kit-$250 1550 axle kit-$350 Tmr cylinder mounting kit-$180 Total-$3,240 and more complete than what's shown here. Add extra if you want to run RCV axles.

[@nathanielfelong7673]

Good video and information..get my Fusion Kingpin Elite 60’s front and rear installed next week can’t wait..

[@KLXOverland]

Great content Sir and greetings from Finland! You mentioned WJ when you listed suitable Jeeps for that bracket kit. What is your general opinion about WJ and would you build one to you self?

[@Rommer2258]

The price of the standard dana parts have gotten astronomical. And it makes sense to buy a axle. But there are entire junk yards of 3rd Gen HD dodges with the AAM, 9.25/11.5. Which are reasonably priced. Plus most of the time it'll come with a good hemi or cummins motor.

[@DirtLifestyle]

I've actually been very interested in AAM for along time. When the aftermarket starts to catch up I think these will be super popular

[@frediefarmer]

Great video Nate. I like your unbiased opinion.. I agree makes more sense to go with new/custom. Thanks

[@TheMrhoneycutt]

Definitely similar pricing when built to the hilt. If I were to spend 5K I would definitely go aftermarket. But in my area, a 05+ D60 is about $400 at multiple yards. No need for an ARB for me, just a Spartan. As far as a truss and mounting it I have a few tools and know how to use them. Personally around $1500 for a swap on my XJ.

[@matthewmurray5168]

Where are you at that those axles are that cheap?

[@TheMrhoneycutt]

@@matthewmurray5168 like 6 pick and pulls in Tulsa OK. Just have to know people who call when they come in.

[@dirtbiker4376]

Very fair comparison. Good job

[@lcbateman3]

I've looked and thought about this for a long time. i think when (if) the time comes, I'll go new. I think just nowadays the cost/benefit ratio leans that way.

[@SWBCrawler]

There's a fun factor in building from the junk yard. But that's not attractive to everyone. People sort of romanticise that "I did this myself" thing. I have some 60s sitting in my shop waiting on me. I've gone back and forth probably a dozen times on whether I want to build them up or not. Great video man.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Very true 👍 Thanks brother

[@rjm7168]

You should sell them for and use the money to buy new. Save the diy for other stuff. Just sayin' ... :)

[@SWBCrawler]

@@rjm7168 I wouldn't get nearly enough for them. The front is just a housing. The rear is mostly complete though. But 30 spline.

[@marceldekker4386]

Just use Nissan Patrol axles, front one bolts right up to the Discovery, and they are super strong. Stock can handle 40" tires, no problem.

[@craigversetti5700]

As usual great video Nate , THANK YOU !!!!

[@joeeasterling5652]

I agree with you. I think when I do the axel swap on my 02 F150 I am going with new custom front end. On the rear however I think I will go with a junkyard rear. I love my f150 but i hate the IFS on it and if I am going to do an axel swap it will be 1 ton axels.

[@chrf65]

just start with a one ton truck haha. For years Id buy and part trucks if I wanted something off it (IE 78/79 Ford dana 60s) An old fabricator once told me when I was starting out in the hot rod industry... "Sometimes its worth paying for someone elses engineering"

[@youngsjoshua]

Down here in Florida I was able to get my 05 60 for $650 from barely used auto parts.

[@dandahermitseals5582]

I want that J 10. Dandahermit

[@anthonygendron9737]

Dude you should have made this video a few months ago. I just paid $7000 to have gears and lockers in my gladiator. Your telling me for just a few grand more I could have had 60’s??? Life and it’s lessons!!

[@nicholassbardella6045]

Wait... you paid $7k for just gears and lockers into stock gladiator axles? Holy shit man

[@dominicteresi3835]

Cool stuff man Have you ever tryed rcv axle shafts just curious

[@jlautomotive6349]

Another great video 👍 Wish I had more disposable income, would love to build 1 ton Axel swap... For now you keep up the incredible work!

[@anthonymoreno47]

great video man appreciate the time and research that you put into your videos

[@BTHAlaska]

I just bought a set of 06 super duty axles ( D60 front and Sterling 10.5 rear) for $2K.

[@wvjeepguy8178]

Wow..got my set for $700.

[@BTHAlaska]

@@wvjeepguy8178 Yeah we don’t get much to choose from up here in Alaska. Buying built axles are even more expensive once you factory in freight.

[@rcmike09]

So, I went to the fusion website, and for a tj axle, they start at 7750. Am I missing something??

[@tonyb2086]

Looks like they are quoting a complete axle. Typically you buy the housing, r&p, locker and axle shafts and they assemble for around the price Nate is speaking of. Idk about the 60's but i know the 44's re-use your existing knuckles, brakes stub shafts and hubs, then you can WJ swap them later if you want. And yes dana 30 and 44 are compatible from knuckle out.

[@ahwee77329]

Waiting for you to make video on a Overland rear bumper for Tacoma. Good video as always ☺️,👍👍👍

[@OlDuckOffroad]

Add in labor costs and that junk yard axle becomes quite a bit more expensive. Great video.

[@mkp1214]

However if you pull an axle yourself from picknpull or whatever is near you, it’s a couple hundred bucks at most, for the same axle

[@rowlinstoned3715]

The main thing is coming up with that much $ at once instead of $200 here $75 there over months. I personally wouldn't be able to. But no doubt it's smarter if u can afford it

[@BenWebster84]

Can you go over some of the less popular axles?

[@KiyaWarrior]

my offroader came with a dana 60 from the factory ;)

[@justinotherig]

Spending the most money you can afford in this catagory will pay dividends later in not having breakdowns. Like Nate, we have seen dozens of quite expensive home builds, in terms of time as well as money, fail compared to every one ready build axle from the major suppliers.

[@kyhillbillys10]

This is tempting for my s10 sas.

[@raystevens687]

Hi your video is very informative thanks so much.

[@moejr14]

Is the fusion axle already built with brackets and gears/lockers installed?

[@Gettinbentoffroad]

I got super lucky and snagged my dana 60 for $500 and the sterling 10.5 for $200

[@larryjanson4011]

but is putting a couple D60's under a cj-7 worth it vers a set of D44's? as in weight? the cost is about close enough to be a wash. (about $1K or so). daily driver? it gets driven to the trails and "other things" but NOT a mall cruiser. as for a cj-7 these axles would be cut down quite a bit. less than 62 in wms-wms. a rear 8.8 is easy to do such, maybe at my place. (lack of proper working space). or a built up corp 20 out of a waggy? (reuse the guts i have now). a built up 9in for weight (front and/or rear). just a fi amc 258, T18, dana 300.

[@Jeff-wu6wn]

off subject, in a past video you were going to discuss nitrous oxide install, are you still going to do a video on it? im curious cause i was considering it on my tj.

[@TimmyG2011]

Great video as always.

[@armourbl]

Great video. Thanks for doin g it. I'm no where near needing a Dana 60 but find it very interesting.

[@davidgrant3940]

Plus installing the parts if you Can’t do gear install

[@davidgrant3940]

Installation of the parts $$)

[@alsmith1025]

Good info. Thanks for making this one.

[@TyinAlaska]

Is there something wrong with 14 bolts... which you can pick up for $200-400 and come with a 10.5 ring?

[@blakelodermeier4939]

I love this guy, best Overlanding channel hands-down keep the great video content my man

[@JES-lz6dy]

Your right

[@robjones4210]

you also need to factor in your time to prep and build the junk yard axle, I don't know about you guys, but I'm at a stage in life where my time has value (family, home, business owner ...) and if I can get a superior product for basically what the parts cost me (even if it's a few hundred more), that's money well spent and free's me up to do the work that I must do on the rig by myself.

[@jessealtemeier108]

Good info, keep up the good work bud 👍

[@birdlady2725]

Are there any warranties on the new parts? Thank you for sharing your knowledge on these subjects. Old lady in Maine.

[@PabloMcMartins88]

Great vid Nate..

[@AndricLibreSinn]

Just looked at the site a couple of years later and the price is not similar anymore. Which makes me super sad

[@billbayer5526]

These Fusion axles are WAY more expensive now!

[@arkansasmudkings9961]

I just bought a front Dana 60 for my Jeep ZJ for $600. I don't have enough to buy a kit (I'm in college, and I won't have that kind of money for several years because of grad school). What you said about the pinion offset worried me a bit. Should I sell that Dana 60 and just save for a full custom axle? Is the pinion offset an issue on Jeeps as well (zj has same front end as a tj), or is the land cruiser a specific case. My current plan is to build the 60 and a 14 bolt rear slowly as I have the money, with just truss and gears to start out.

[@ze_german2921]

when I bought my Axles, it came with a K30 truck attached to them.

[@blkdavid]

hey man ,I know that you're super busy but would it be possible to ever do a video on the fusion axles compared to dynatrac axles ,they both seem to have 40 spline upgrades, arb ,ect,I just simply just don't know enough about axles ,thanks bro (its for a jeep jl )

[@hondoflatty5125]

Go with Fusion. Call them both and you'll see why. Also, 8 weeks vs 20+.

[@kyleerickson9777]

what about knuckles and unit bearings?

[@danielbaker4395]

Solid video. I agree with all of it.

[@oldtruckoperator2106]

If I plan on doing overlanding. And mild off roading. Would getting 1 tons be worth it. Or would beefing up my 1/2 ton axles be a better idea. Or buying 3/4 ton axles

[@olliehopnoodle4628]

Great video. What's the plans for the FSJ? I used a Ford 'sno fighter' Dana 60. The perches are in the right place (SOA vs SUA) so I got 6" of lift. Basically bolt in. They are getting more expensive now (I picked up mind about a decade ago). It had the right gears but I tossed in an air locker and some Yukon hubs. The brakes are probably the weak point, just not a great design but they work.

[@johnberchtold5449]

In terms of it saving you a ton of headache (haha) I’d say it might be a good idea, but I just picked up a 03 Dana 60 and sterling 10.5 for 600 bucks and I was pleasantly surprised how easy it was to break it down. Plan on doing 5.38’s and chromoly joints/inners. The way I see it.. I’m learning all of this first hand and am excited to start it. Plus, casually buying all of the parts and stuff doesn’t hurt my feelings as much as spending it all at once 😂

[@damoncustodio6577]

What do u think of the rock slayer 4 link kit?

[@DirtLifestyle]

Never heard of it so I don't have an opinion brother 👍

[@nicholassbardella6045]

😂 is love to here his real opinion of this if he did see it

[@damoncustodio6577]

@@nicholassbardella6045 yeah I always hear people that don't have the kit have all kinds of opinions on it it but I also hear people with the kit say they really like it so idk lol

[@nm-qt2hb]

Guess what, you get what you pay for. The cost of all used parts have been creeping up for years. I understand the cost for operating a bone yard has also gone through the roof. It suck all the way around. With our local off road group. You see the same few people who are always building and rebuilding their rides. At my shop we say all the time. People can't afford to build it right. But they always can afford to build it twice. Bone yards are for sourcing a core that you rebuild. Not a used part that is waiting to fail. When you take a vehicle and beat it harder then it was ever design to be , things will fail. This is why you need to make choices. How crazy of a trail can I afford if you can't afford all these super strong parts it is cool. Just ride within your vehicles abilities so you reduce the chance of a breakdown. You can have tons of fun with almost any stock truck if you stay within its limits. Plus most of the time you can drive to and from with a radio and AC on and working.

[@runningproblem]

The biggest difference is the ability to spread out the parts in a junkyard axle. Buy a set for $1,300 and save for a locker, save for a set of gears, save for chromoly axle shafts, etc. with the axle installed.

[@markwells8781]

GREAT INFO !!!

[@bobjackson7516]

GREAT video man, THANK YOU!!!!!!! (oh, and ignore the haters and keyboard warriors, please)

[@AndrewBrowner]

but most people building rigs for offroading locally to them not touring the country with the ULTIMATE rig arent buying arb lockers,chromoly shafts,new gears,new diff covers, ect... dana 60 out of a dodge 2500/3500 is 400-600$ canadian up here fire that under your TJ/XJ or whatever as is and youre over built as hell... no need to replace every single component, maybe if youre running 40s and only have a 2.4:1 Tcase youd need to regear apples to apples yes its always cheaper to buy a complete assembly rather than replacing every single part one at a time.. most people are working with 5k-10k budget total not 10k budget just for axles!

[@DaddyJeepGarage]

For me... and lots of other poor people like me.... it is a tough pill to swallow to buy that in one shot. We can buy an axle one week.... a locker another pay day... etc. One can't argue with the math though.

[@jasonjacoby8420]

Sound logic, but off the shelf is certainly less entertaining to watch built than JY builds...

[@guyderagisch4964]

Looks like the choice is made for when I kill my toyota stuff.