JK RUBICON AXLE Install on my Jeep Wrangler LJ!

[@boreed8094]

I have daughters around your age and I hope it does not sound patronizing but I absolutely love it when women and kids want to learn how to turn wrenches on their own vehicles. Keep going you are awesome Cassie.

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Thank you! I 100% agree with you! Hope to pass the knowledge and passion on to my two little girls some day soon😊

[@jimschmidt4089]

Talk on Ben. Everytime you are talking I'm tuned in and learning. Great project you guys! Thank you.

[@austincorbiniv]

I like the “Keep Jeep’n Classy” line.

[@moabwheeling]

Looking forward to your axle swap build on your LJ Cassie . You and Ben are two of my favorite people on KZbin . You both inspire me for future projects on my TJ and my wifes JK . Until next time take care .

[@88yjvs91xj]

Why not try coil over shocks instead of relocating the buckets out and forward which is what you are gonna have to keep coils

[@headlesnorseman701]

coilovers are very difficult to get right. lots of math and trial and error. spring perches you burn em on and install em like stock

[@bennelson9826]

Nice! That will be an amazing upgrade. You have to think, people are using Dynatrac 44s on big heavy JK, JLs, and even Gladiators... The LJ will be unstoppable with this axle, plus all the work you guys are doing to the jeep along with the axle swap. Best Jeep channel around!

[@JeepGearGadgets]

As much as I am enjoying the build process, I am definitely eager to get this thing out on the trails and see what it can do once this project is over!

[@adamaldinger6960]

Lots of work but I think it will be totally worth it when you are done. Good thing you had a set of axles laying around!!

[@billthope656]

Yay! Cassie is back

[@brucemartin835]

Great video...Ben sure likes playing with that tape measure! Can't wait to see the rest of it.

[@utopia.exploring]

Cassie, you and Ben have the best dynamic! You both seen to have a ton of fun and play off each other so well. And, I hope this is taken the right way, I love how you get in and wrench right there with him. You're not just some IG Jeep girl that sits in the front of a Jeep. You do the work, get your hands dirty, work hard to go play hard. The dueling channels are great!

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Thanks for the support!!😊 Definitely going to be more fun out on the trails knowing I was a big part of building my own rig. Couldn’t do it without Ben though!

[@rileycarelock6481]

You should mount the stock LJ axles on the ford five hundred in the background

[@gibson5056]

Nothing hotter than a chic talkin about jeep stuff and actually knowing what shes talking about.

[@nickwinder2617]

I’m glad your doing this swap. A lot better than swapping in axles that you just bought or something.

[@idratherbewheeling]

Using a Prorock is going to workout nice to get the extra caster. A lot of people have been re-tubing them to get enough caster. I would deff recommend fitting the longest trackbar you can get in there. A lot of people weld some DOM to the passenger C and do a single shear trackbar. Check out Jeeps with JK Axles on Facebook for any specifics you might have

[@danarteritano1340]

Pretty ambitious mods, looking forward to see the finished project!

[@NB-yn7dv]

Don't forget to flatten the pitman arm to increase the throw and raise it to match the higher trackbar mount. Can't wait to see it finished!

[@BigTexVet]

Came back to say I love the Will Sasso cameo around the 4:30 mark.

[@brianduff4278]

I know a lot of guys running dana 30s in the front on 33s and they keep up. And they're really good at finding line.

[@pauljordan756]

Great project! I bet I will learn a lot by watching it progress. Thanks for sharing! 👍

[@smokawat]

Looking forward to watching the progress on this build

[@davebooth7979]

Awesome project! I have a 2006 LJ. I have been grinding through a coil spring, fox shocks and track bar upgrade on my jeep with my son during my work at home stint. I am no where close to what you two are taking on. Impressive! Looking forward to the next segment :)

[@derrickscott28081]

Great video, I've got Diezel Krentz putting his jk axle from El Torrito under my TJ next week .

[@moejr14]

I like all the “talking” it’s very informative

[@SkyBlueOffRoad]

Well that answered a lot of questions lol...ready to see your plan for moving the spring seats on the frame for the front axle. I have a JKUR and an 01 TJ...once Blue Jeep gets upgraded, my TJ will be following your direction of thinking...ps LOVE LOVE LOVE the "Vegan axles" comment.....

[@Bennett-xo6iu]

Finally axle swap time..👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jkustockaphobia2421]

Ben u did talk a lot but it was good info so it’s cool lol U really know your stuff and know how to break it down for us to understand Nice build Cassie ! Can’t wait to see how it turns out

[@rickmarquart3277]

Can’t wait to see it in action 💪🏼

[@davemurray8421]

Gonna be an awesome build!!

[@john7507]

LJ'S ARE THE BEST

[@jeremyrios6575]

Im so exited!

[@jad21964]

When you order brakes... I highly recommend the Crown Automotive Big Brake kit. You get twin piston calipers, 13" rotors and hardware for about the same price as those worthless power stop things. And the best part is that when you need to replace the pads, you go to your local auto parts store and get the pads for a Ram 1500. No need for fancy overpriced pads. My JKUR stops better now with the big brake kit and 35's and all my gear than it did stock and empty.

[@JeepGearGadgets]

On a Jk the big brake kit is a great choice! But with the TJ, the master cylinder won’t be able to push enough fluid for dual piston calipers. The Jk brakes are already bigger than the TJ, and master cylinder upgrades for the TJ is slim pickings. We will either stay with OEM components or go with powerstop if the price is right. Plus they did have Ben and I out on the powerstop trail to sema this past year haha

[@rareearthfab5511]

“Woopsies”... Hahaha... Mom! Hey, your letting Ben steal your clout!

[@Sketchy__22]

cisfab could make you some customer control arms. and also I'd leave the trac bar that length and just remake the mount. barnes sells a bracket to just relocate it more toward and then turn that heim horizontal and reuse it

[@terrystotzheim9719]

I could watch Cassie "How To" videos all day! Lol

[@jeepsolo7218]

Really great video. Thanks for the side by side comp on the JK vs TJ axles. Very helpful. Planning to do the same project.

[@00ninja00]

Nice!! Wish I got a set of pro rock 44 sitting around!!

[@ec6933]

And with real jobs!?! This is exhausting!

[@YAABUGGN]

It’s about time you started this project !

[@81jetmjr]

I've been waiting for this series!! 😁😁

[@lundysgarage]

I'm looking at swapping out my 30/35 axles on my TJ. If i go crate axle route D44's, "should" I go wider? the major brands have stock WMS, 63.5 or 65.5. Don't plan on going to 40's but 37's would be awesome. i dont want to have to upgrade again down the road

[@ms.karihart2983]

First time watching awesome work , Jeep girl you go

[@jeepindave5464]

Cut and turn the knuckles is much easier than cutting the tubes ben. Lot less chance of getting things bent.

[@Central_CoastRotors]

My new favorite channel 🙂

[@hermitwilly6067]

Love your videos! Keep up the great work.

[@redneckwithajeep5001]

I’m thinking about making this swap on my 06 TJ the front axle is bent due to a wreak involving a stump

[@vidalperea8039]

Vegan axles! 😂😂👍

[@mazevx2451]

If you need custom control arms wouldn't it be a option to straight go for long arms?

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Yes! Now would technically be the best time for long arms. However, we are going to wait a little bit and do those down the road when we have more time. Doing long arms as well as these axles would be a very time consuming project. For now, the main goal is to get the axles under and operational while we both have a little more free time.

[@mazevx2451]

@@JeepGearGadgets makes sense somehow! Stay healthy!

[@headlesnorseman701]

Hey! Love the out of the ordinary build. But You guys may be able to help. I am building a one ton swapped XJ. The body is pretty beat and my end game goal is to acquire a JKU shell/roller and put my axles and LS swap in there. Do you think the lower control arm mounting width can be put at a happy medium to swap into both chassis? It’s going to get coil overs so the spring buckets aren’t an issue

[@joshmorton8697]

Love the Lj! I’m looking at a 44 swap for my Jku front. This should be a big help!

[@4-WHEEL-DRIVE]

you don't need to do a axle awap at front just put chromoly 30 spline axles shaft with a locker and that's all , because you are not running bigger tire than 35's

[@JeepGearGadgets]

We already have the axles. Might as well! Either way, we would have to regear the front and rear, lockers front and rear, and shaft upgrades. Might as well just swap the bigger axles in that already have all that!

[@rileybest6084]

Your guys jeep are so awesome love the vids keep up the great work you guys rock

[@karol23982]

This is nice 👍🏻 I wish I had more choices for my country Golf 😔

[@ati573]

Great work. Great vlog. You rock

[@Stashawek]

The prorock has the same brackets locations and dimensions as the stock Mopar axles right? If someone had bone stock JK Dana 44s everything you do would apply to their axle too correct?

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Yes, technically. However, a Jk factory axle needs some improvements. On our dynatrac it is already beefed up. Thicker tubes, thicker brackets etc. if your using a Jk axle (stock), you’ll want a truss and c gussets to make it stronger, and at that point you might as well get the Barnes swap kit. However, there are pros and cons to both. Hopefully by the end of these videos you’ll be able to see how you want to do it

[@jakobmcgraw5363]

By move the coil mounts on the axle two inches forward you would have solved lower your control arm, drag link location issues without having to fab to the frame!

[@geneticmaskmen]

You guys might want to get in touch with Chris mulzoff (idratherbejeeping on IG) he did a jk Rubicon axle swap into a Tj he might be able to share where he encountered issues and where not

[@ec6933]

My mouth is literally on the floor... How... HOW do you guys have the time money energy even ability to do this!?!?! This is like extreme engineering and parts that won't work together and all for what, wider axels!?! Like how do you even have the energy much less know how to do this??!?!?

[@brandongreen90]

What did you guys do with the old TJ axels???

[@kendesantis1185]

What can I do to my Tj to beef up my axels without actually doing a swap. Money is tight lol I’m running 35’s now.

[@HoustonKilby]

Cool Jeep build !! I’m building a Jeep scrambler on my channel too.

[@dorsk84]

So...how much for the D44? My TJ has the dreaded D35. And I need the upgrade. I live on the Cape so it should be to much of a drive for a pick up/ swap.

[@andyanajones3808]

Love the wheels on the LJ. What brand/model?

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Mickey Thompson Classics, they are originally polished by we painted them Steel It gray.

[@gtowncasey111]

I don’t think you are going to have enough room for steering if you move the front axle forward that much. I feel like you will be relocating the steering box forward, which is always fun

[@JeepGearGadgets]

On the newer jeeps there is more room, looks like we should have plenty of room

[@JeepGearGadgets]

New video is up!

[@81jetmjr]

Aww dam I gotta say Ben I'm disappointed. You've done such good work on the jk and jt I expected more from this video. Do it right the first time get the Barnes swap truss kit or artec Industries also makes a sweet swap truss kit for jk to tj. love the videos, the content and what y'all do!!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Jorge Morales so, contrary to what it might seem like. This is actually going to be a better setup.. the swap kits are great, and make it easy. But this will be a superior setup without the swap kits. The wider spring pads will make the jeep more stable. Keeping the Jk trackbar mount on the axle makes the trackbar longer than where the swap kits place it. The longer the TB the better. This axle already has thicker and wider axle tubes, a truss would add unneeded weight. A truss isn’t needed to make this axle bulletproof, under a TJ it already is. By keeping the jk style coil buckets, we are getting a 2” stretch. Which means we can run 37s on a very low lift with no rubbing concerns. A stretch also means we can run 2” longer control arms, which is a lot better than a standard TJ adjustable short arm. As you can tell. It might sound weird, but this is the way to do it right the first time. It’s just a lot more work. You’ll see 😉

[@toddpalmer3507]

The brake lines are not the same. They are close but the LJ brakes are 3/8-24 and the jk brakes are m10x1.0 you should get new lines with the right fittings before you loose em on the trail.

[@JeepGearGadgets]

We used the TJ brake lines. You have to use the Jk banjo bolts. The jk banjo bolt fits through aftermarket TJ brake lines. They won’t come out 😊

[@toddpalmer3507]

What is your plan for the rear end? Since the LJ only has one hard line going to the rear and the jk had two? Are you going build your own distribution block and hard lines on the axle? Or something more home gamer diy? Curious cuz I’m facing the same dilemma

[@JeepGearGadgets]

You’ll see soon!! We kept it veryyy simple

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Reused the TJ rear brake line setup

[@idktbh8929]

How did you guys like those bilstein resivor shocks that were on your LJ?

[@JeepGearGadgets]

These are bens old Jk shocks. Haven’t tried them under the Lj yet.

[@dalechambers4787]

Actually the best way to add caster is to cut the tubes and sleeve them. Then weld the tubes back together to the sleeve.

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Isn’t that what Ben said? Haha

[@dalechambers4787]

@@JeepGearGadgets No, he said to add an outer sleeve over the cut.

[@dalechambers4787]

I should have said to add internal sleeves. Which they make.

[@terryk45]

Welcome back!

[@ponch19821]

Use JK adjustable control arms should fix your control arm issue

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Sadly they are way too long, over 6” longer

[@ponch19821]

@@JeepGearGadgets hhhmmm maybe WJ(99-04 Grand Cherokee)adjustables?

[@thomasc5687]

How were you able to keep that ProRock 44 so new looking? Installing my ProRock it got so scratched up it looks used!

[@JeepGearGadgets]

In the last video it looked horrible 😅. We repainted it before this video

[@thomasc5687]

@@JeepGearGadgets Makes sense. It's kinda ridiculous that you gotta pay extra to powder coat it from Dynatrac

[@Matt_Iifts]

I might have missed this, but once the axles are swapped are you staying with 35s or are you going larger? I’m glad to see the LJ finally getting some attention!

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Still undecided! Will wheel it with the 35s first and go from there

[@seanlittle9903]

Tell Ben to get his own channel if he wants to keep interrupting you! :-D

[@coalcrackeroffroadadventur7899]

Great video guys!

[@Adrian-rn1ym]

About time Ben !!!

[@kmas0n2390]

Do a video on that highline conversion you did!

[@JeepGearGadgets]

The previous owner did it. It would have been a good video!!

[@kmas0n2390]

It looks pretty good. I'm glad you are covering this, I've considered doing this swap many times. I'm curious to see what it takes. Keep up the good work!

[@reymalaret9664]

I'm about to cry, if my wife ever holds a screw driver I would have a heart attack. Just out of happiness 😉

[@mudmakerbydesign5424]

I've been playing with a hybrid jeep Dana 30. The outside tube diagram of the 30 fits/ish inside the ford 06/up ton front axles. Playing with a heavy housing mod, bullet proof the ring gear and carrier to keep chunk size to a min. Just an idea. Have not done it or tried since I looked at it last. Also may be able to buy new oem mounts , just change the radius on then to the new tube size. That allows you to change the width from axle link mounts outward. possibly cut and spline the oem ford axle shafts.I'll keep watching, see how your rigs change while on "virusation" bad vacation.. caution. Word is ZOMBIES are now dressing up as TOILET PAPER MUMMY'S to gain access to your home. ZOMBIE EVOLUTION SPOTTED. HOPE ALL ARE HEALTHY, GOD BLESS.

[@cvultaggio1]

What pitman arm are you using?

[@JeepGearGadgets]

WJ pitman arn

[@sensei1781]

The welds on that axle is immaculate. No wonder the price tag :/

[@joshmorton8697]

Ben do you have a discount code for 7 slot customs?

[@JeepGearGadgets]

It should be Jkgear. It should also work on Barnes4WD as well

[@joshmorton8697]

Sweet looking at their step sliders

[@rogeraanonsen1913]

WHAT ARE THOSE

[@franmitch3589]

I wish my chick was that positive on repairs and upgrades I truly care about my family but get accused of spending more time on my projects than with them lol

[@JeepGearGadgets]

It’s a tough balance for sure. Try thinking of some small projects where you have to include the whole family!

[@franmitch3589]

Jeep Gear & Gadgets I've got two daughters usually use them as my spotters and flashlight holders have video logged on my channel most of my projects think they are tired of them all the same between Harley Davidson sportster and my jeep wrangler tj which has been completely overhauled that includes motor trans T case drive lines differentials control arms and so on best time was when I took the whole dash out to work on the junk heater vents

[@shanejennerjohn4430]

Now I’m happy 😂😂

[@toddhodgkin3247]

Heck yeah!

[@ctrlnull5308]

no need to upgrade the brakes unless its sponsored. if those can handle jku, tj will be easy

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Well, the current rotors are trashed from sitting outside for over a year, we dont have pads, and the calipers could most likely be shot. So our options are to either replace them with stock components, but we might be able to go with a powerstop setup for not too much more.

[@andyanajones3808]

Vegan axels...hahahah...laughed out loud

[@mudmaster99]

Rokmen control arms should work

[@JeepGearGadgets]

They look nice! But we have to get custom ones, there aren’t any TJ adjustable arms that can extend over 2” past a typical TJ adjustable arm length.

[@mudmaster99]

@@JeepGearGadgets I'd be willing to bet it would be worth a call to see about them making what you need.

[@1unkn0wn]

Are you meaning to say "TJ" over and over again? Which is it TJ or LJ? confusing.

[@SpooxyCowboy1911]

That previous owner must’ve been 16 years old doing everything himself. I know that’s what I did and my old tj turned out like shit xD

[@dingmanfarms5427]

59 boys

[@Ken19700]

Wear hearing protection so you don't slowly go deaf or develop tinnitus.

[@matty86suk]

Should just trade or sell the jk axles for custom TJ axles, or buy the truss kit...

[@brianluck84]

Long arm and coil overs

[@bulletproofdirtworx4030]

Put coil overs on it

[@302chrisroy]

Go team """CROCS"""...lolllll

[@Motoman714.]

A chick with a jeep channel lol

[@mikehoffman3690]

Easy mod. Kind of...🤪

[@poopooplatta9575]

Beef

[@mattbarrett41]

This project is a dumpster fire. You should have bought a “blank” axle and put TJ hardware in stock locations

[@winterscout79]

The husband is so annoying. Let her do the video

[@jkustockaphobia2421]

winterscout79 lol