Rear Swap Kit Install - JK 1 Ton Swap Episode 4

In this video we are installing the Barnes4wd/7SlotCustoms rear swap kit. This kit allows us to use a 99-06 14bolt axle under our JK. As you can tell, it’s a lot of work but the kit makes the install very straight forward.
Rear Swap Kit: www.7slotcustoms.com/collecti...
For 14 bolt hub removal you will need this tool: amzn.to/2GcaN7c
Grab some Steel-it! : amzn.to/2WuUNmj
Next episode we start working on the front Dana 60!
Current price list:
Front Axle: $500
Rear Axle: $100
Grinding Supplies: $50
13 Bolt Shave Cover: $190
Barnes4wd Rear Swap Kit: $391

[@czaxsbaxs]

thanks for all you do. you have a good vibe and are a treasure trove of usable knowledge.

[@ala8649]

Dude i’ve been waiting on this 1 ton everyday please finish it fast!

[@patrickjamesmcb]

It looks like Barnes definitely put some good R&D into this kit. I wish I knew about the weldable paint when I trussed my 44s. Coming out nicely 👍

[@tommywainst7171]

Moving along at a great pace!

[@Casey250]

Best one of the series so far! Interesting, even if I would never do this lol.

[@Tsmace33]

Love the video man. Love the series. Also you should be sponsored by steel-it

[@strikeright54]

looks great. i have truss kit for my stock axle ive been waiting to install. needed an excuse for a new welder.

[@pepestudiovideo]

Wow, great job!

[@2006silvi82]

Great video Ben! Very informative! I was wondering when one of those red rags was going to catch a good spark. Haha! I've learned a couple times to keep that kind of stuff away from me when I am welding.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

It’s not the first time 😂 at least I stopped welding in crocs

[@2006silvi82]

Haha! Yeah that was probably a good idea to stop welding in those.

[@johnbergy5342]

Good job. Welds look good. Holy cow that’s a lot of work however

[@oldprophet]

Awesome work, luv the learning tips, very informative. will be watching for more vids thanx.....Oh, my granddaughter said she luv's the lil pink jeep 'n' the background there ha ha....

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Thanks for watching 🤘

[@toddhodgkin3247]

One tons are for sissies. Run 42s on the rubi axles!

[@RedRockCrawlers]

hahaha. Hey its not a problem until it is...

[@joshdykeman2108]

I seriously turned my head when you said your going to tack it on. Some habits never die.

[@bsideadventures2180]

You and dirt lifestyle and the best jeeptubers.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Thanks man 🤘

[@bsideadventures2180]

Yes sir. Im swapping some 60s into my tj my axles are older from a 95 one ton. I know I still have drums in the back besides that do you see any setbacks to the older axles?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Cody3232 Cody3232 not too many, but if you can find a 14 bolt it is a lot stronger and had more aftermarket support

[@bsideadventures2180]

Thank you sir

[@mazevx2451]

That's going to be really nice

[@jobbless]

Nice kit

[@acedogg692005]

I was waiting for a rag to catch on fire since the 8:50 mark lol.

[@bryanmuck1651]

Awesome video

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Thanks Bryan!

[@dylanl4869]

I love the video series! Keep it up. One question what about tapping for air line for lockers? Dont you want to do the before you add the truss?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Not really, the truss can easily be trimmed back if needed. Plus there is still a ton of room near the diff portion of the axle

[@marcmay8434]

Love the videos. Minor piece of advice be careful welding inside near all those shop towels on the floor. They will catch fire.

[@hivoltagedriver]

I don't know what year your JK is, but if it's newer than 2012 you need to keep all 4 wheel speed sensors. I ran into a clearance issue with the rear sway bar endlinks and the rear wheel speed sensors (mounted with the Artec brackets.) Just something to look out for. Also had the same clearance problems that you ran into with the caliper brackets and the upper control arm bolts. I just ground the caliper brackets similar to what you did.

[@emilyhayton8392]

So your saying I can most likely JB weld it on. 🤣

[@RedRockCrawlers]

thats what I got out of this. hahah

[@danielmarton478]

Great series!! What size and brand welder are you using and is it flux core wire or are you using gas with it? Thanks in advance

[@misterspiff]

Don't you hate it when you have the great idea to paint the parts before they become inaccessible and then you forget to do it halfway thru the project? ;-) Great series of videos. I'll never attempt this, but it's interesting to see what goes into it.

[@jennBourne]

Can I suggest a respirator for welding. Those fumes are seriously not good for you to be breathing. Good video, I do like the paint your using.

[@jasonwaren8984]

Did you do anything to push the rear axle back to center it back up in the wheel well?

[@chrisrouse3676]

What welder are you using ? A lil preheat helps the smaller ones and makes ya look pro

[@having.fun.outside]

Really dig your series! This has been hugely helpful with prepping for my one-ton swap. Did your axle come with disc brakes? Those don't look stock, and mine has the drum brakes and I really want to switch them out for discs. (Kinda have to now because grinder reasons) If they do come out of a factory setup, do you know what brakes would fit these hubs?

[@shanenewsom9521]

How did the Steel-it hold up after pre heating the center section before welding?

[@dougjohnson9422]

What is a good wielder for this type of work. And where is the best place to get these axles

[@swarbrickjesse]

Stacking dimes with my tig!

[@caroleertel2961]

Good job son 👍🏻

[@l84jk31]

What did you do for the bumpstops?

[@IFHSP2]

Hey Ben, Why 99-06? I have an 07 14b. I can’t find anything on the innerweb about any changes until 2011 when they went 8x180.

[@gom3r69]

Could the parking brake assemblies be installed 180° to remedy this

[@GentleGiantFan]

JK Gear and Gadgets once the axles are installed how much of a difference in weight will your Jeep be compared to when it was stock? How drastic does that difference affect the 3.6 Pentastar?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I will be weighing the Jeep before and after. I’m guessing around 600-800 pounds more. But with 5.38 gears it will help alot

[@jessename7849]

Grinded is not a word! Ground is past tense of grind. 😉 Also you use good instead of well way to much.

[@TheKillerMarine]

I appreciate everyone's build and I would love to wheel with you one day (I own Rams never had a Jeep). But I think you should have went with a RAM Dana 80 in the rear, sure you will lose some ground clearance but it is the second strongest axle you can get (other then Rockwells). We actually did a RAM 3500 Dana 60/80 swap on a buddies Cherokee (I don't know the two letters you Jeep guys use 😂). So I guess my question would be why didn't you? (Again not downing the build as I like to see what everybody does and I do like your Jeep and am jealous on how much more aftermarket support you guys get compared to us RAM guys )

[@JKGearandGadgets]

That’s a great question!!! And surprised it hasn’t been asked yet. The Dana 80 is a great axle, but for me it is overkill. The extra weight is a downside, now if I was running a powerful V8 with 42s then it might be a good choice, but it’s a little too bulky for what I need. Plus aftermarket support for the 14 bolt is much more vast than the 80

[@TheKillerMarine]

@@JKGearandGadgets I agree with everything except aftermarket support. They make them but there isn't a lot of companies, so I guess you are right. My truck is factory with a 60/80 and I abuse the piss out of them in also running 40s with plans on 45s

[@geneticmaskmen]

I'm at work and I want to watch this video soooooo bad!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Haha well it’ll still be here when you get home 🤘

[@austincableguy]

I'm watching from work! Lol

[@shanepowell5115]

GREAT INFO THANKS!!!! Shane P..

[@Dubzy001]

You mind reminding us what welder you using for this stuff? Thanks!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

You will want to use a mig setup with gas, capable of welding up to 1/4” steel.

[@mikem5831]

+1 for holding your ground clamp with a glove and moving the red hot piece with a bare hand. Lol. I'll be welding mine stick as my mig is only 110. Want to make sure I get enough penetration. Not good enough with tig yet. Want a bigger mig setup though. Anyways. Looks good. Hard to tell from the video but the gaps between the truss and the cast look a little wide? Gonna be able to walk those?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Haha yeah that was a blonde moment 😂 and the gap isn’t bad at all and it’ll fill in fine, the camera makes it look bigger than it is

[@mikem5831]

@@JKGearandGadgets awesome. Was hard to tell and all air gaps look huge anyways. Looks great. Waiting for the next video.

[@bennyrios6463]

what type of wire mig and gas did you use here?

[@jasonkus4510]

Great job! I didn’t see you wearing the welding coat much... How’s the sunburn!😁

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Haha not bad at all. I

[@isaaczuniga6654]

Sup bro love your videos but I think you should do videos about how to prevent or resolver noises (air filtration or any kind of noisy sound ) soft and hard top editions 👌🏻👌🏻

[@JKGearandGadgets]

For the soft top their isn’t much you can do, as for the hardtop your only option is a headliner kit. I might do one in the future, but for now it’s an expensive purchase and the road noise doesn’t bother me much

[@CustersIceCreamStand]

you are moving right along on this swap. will you be able to give us a total price when you have finished?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Yep!

[@danhambrick6331]

That is a very nice truss kit.What size wire are you using?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

.030

[@saddlebag4097]

why not go with the 11.5 inch 14 bolt?

[@kentpengelly9896]

Did you narrow these axles?

[@MrShawnee7]

Should I put long arms on before I weld the truss on then since the pinion angle will most likely be different?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Long arms won’t change your pinion angle, unless you changing your lift height.

[@MrShawnee7]

JK Gear and Gadgets okay thank you! Just studying for now.

[@TexanUSMC8089]

are you using gas or fluxcore? I don't see a bottle, but it sounds pretty smooth.

[@TexanUSMC8089]

Never mind. LOL I saw the bottle.

[@shack200351]

So what axles do you have on your jeep at moment and whats your plans for them after you install the 1tons

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Prorock 44 front and rubi 44 rear. Either put them under my LJ, or do a giveaway on the channel for them

[@shack200351]

@@JKGearandGadgets saweet if u do a gifve away

[@Jason.O379]

why keep the shock mounts that hang below the bottom of the axle?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Because if I raised them flush I would have almost 0 uptravel. The only other option would be to mount the upper shock mount through the rear tub, which is pointless. If I ever move them it would be during a coil over swap

[@scotteramsey]

Are you running a flux core MIG or gas? If its flux core does it work well for what your doing? Thinking of getting a MIG for fabrication on my CJ5 project.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

You will want a mig setup with gas

[@johnfilmore7638]

@@JKGearandGadgets I can't quite see what Miller model you're using, is this the Miller XMT with pulsed MIG? I'm not that good of a welder yet, but I've seen some really good forging die rework with those Millers, is weld-temperature controlled enough without a wire-cooling water-jacket or are the Dana housings pretty stable from warping from weld-temperature variance?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

John Filmore I’m just using an old Miller 175. No worries about warping unless you weld in the same spot too long, or weld it from one side to the other without alternating.

[@williamcordle-FLman]

Did you build your axle cradle of did you buy a kit I will be doing a 8.8 swap on my Ls swapped Tj soon just trying to gather accessories to make it easier on me with all the grinding and cutting out in my near future

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Talking about the axle stand? I made it

[@williamcordle-FLman]

JK Gear and Gadgets yeah that’s what I was referring to and I will probably also build my own they seem simple enough to fabricate

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Very simple! And add casters from harbor freight to help make it mobile!

[@williamcordle-FLman]

Yeah I added casters to HF 20 ton press my shops a 12x24 weatherking portable building so I keep everything mobile

[@codyliles6240]

Instead of burning up the nylon lock nut shoulda picked up an all steel style lock nut

[@shawnzoglmann5499]

Ground man, ground! Not grinded lol. Nice video!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Tomato tomato

[@JKGearandGadgets]

😂

[@brianfedie8046]

Does the 14 bolt have the same pinion position as the original JK 44 or is it offset like the Sterling? Thanks for everything!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

It is not as offset as the sterling. It will require a lift of 3" minimum though, just because the center section is alot larger than the 44. My yoke had slight rubbing on the gas tank, but one good flex and it self clearanced the tank skid, no more issues at all

[@brianfedie8046]

@@JKGearandGadgets Thanks! I'm going to do this! Cheaper to do this than buy one 44 axle. Think I'll use the Serling and may retube it. Will a 4.5 inch lift be enough to run 40's?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Brian Fedie remeber that if you retube and move the axle over you will need to have custom axle shafts made. Plus your driveshaft will be offset if you move the pumpkin to clear the tank. That option will be less than ideal and pretty expensive. The 14 bolt is a better option.

[@MrSrtman18]

Ben, you are pretty good at doing all this stuff, like the race jeep as well! What did you do before, for your job? Do you work on your rigs full time now?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Coast Guard. Spent lots of time on ships and working on boats. Learned a lot during my time, between working with other coasties and contractors there’s alot of good knowledge and experience to be gained.

[@MrSrtman18]

@@JKGearandGadgets its impressive Ben! You should be very proud of your and cassies accomplishments. Race jeep is awesome. Hemi swap is awesome. Im really studying the axle swap vids now. Thanks for taking the time to explain things.

[@rcmike09]

Why not weld the low profile nuts on the outer control mounts

[@JKGearandGadgets]

You could! I’m just not a huge fan of that because sometimes it can distort the nut

[@djredl2232]

Ben, did you load the axles to prevent them from pulling upwards when welding?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Nope, no need as long as you alternate sides and directions of welds

[@JKGearandGadgets]

And of course use a truss that fits correctly without gaps

[@djredl2232]

Thank you! Do you recommend Barnes or Artec?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

DJ Redl Barnes/7 slot custom. 7slot customs offers 10% off for the channel using code JKgear

[@aaronbadboyflexxer9173]

You should start making junkyard axles, into jeep compatible ones with the work already done. Then sell them.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I wish I had the time 😢 if I did that then I wouldn’t be able to make any KZbin videos 😳

[@aaronbadboyflexxer9173]

@@JKGearandGadgets off subject alittle, but have you ever had a start up tinking sound on your jeep?. That would go away after a few seconds. Kind of like a dry start.

[@rogerbean6442]

Ain't nobody got time for that 😂

[@brianfedie8046]

Nice

[@KurNorock]

I'm not so sure that truss is providing very much support in the vertical axis. At least not near where the tube enters the center cast housing. It's just a big horizontal flap. That'll bend really easily. It needs some vertical pieces going from the center section to the tubes.

[@travissmith1599]

Barnes website says the truss kit is for a tj or lj. But obviously it works with a jk too

[@JKGearandGadgets]

No, they sell multiple kits. A tj kit will not work on a Jk. They have a Jk specific kit

[@travissmith1599]

@@JKGearandGadgets ok I'll keep looking on the website

[@jasonayers5989]

I need one of those Alaska tags

[@Wolf9326]

So where can I buy one of those magnetic anal finders? 😂😂 I can't stop laughing that!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Hahaha 😂 that’s was too funny to edit out

[@austincableguy]

I just about spit water on my monitor when he said that. Lol

[@krashnpa]

Wife put a stop to the magnetic anal finder on the pinion. 🤔

[@tomd1939]

Yeah I searched anal finders on the internet.......NOTHING to do with jeeps

[@austincableguy]

@@tomd1939 for sure don't do that search on your work computer! Lol

[@samc3227]

What’s the purpose for the trusses???

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Extra strength and ease of aligning the bracketry

[@bennelson9826]

Staying at 40s? Or going bigger?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Waiting to see if Yokohama will make these in a 42!

[@hectorvelasco2583]

Tite! This some intimidating stuff to do. Is the first axle u have ever done?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Swap truss kit yes, but I’ve done other trusses and lots of fab work

[@raylaux8295]

@@JKGearandGadgets Home boy fab stuff. No real schooling.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Ray Laux no I didn’t go to fab school... I have a full time job that has nothing to do with jeeps or welding

[@raylaux8295]

@@JKGearandGadgets Good thing, playing on KZbin is safe.

[@youngsjoshua]

Weld the bolt to the spring retainer not the nut

[@z28black84]

Are all dana 30 from,any jeep the same

[@JKGearandGadgets]

No, lots of different versions. YJ and XJ Dana 30s are high pinion, TJ and later XJ Dana 30 are low pinion and weaker. Jk Dana 30 are high pinion and stronger than older Dana 30s

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Plus brackets and widths are different

[@z28black84]

So if I were to look for gears and air,lockers I would have to go by make and moddle and year

[@moejr14]

What did this axle come out of?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Chevy 99-06 Silverado 2500

[@moejr14]

@@JKGearandGadgets did it come stock with disc brakes?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Yes, check out the 1 ton swap playlist, go over all this and show the entire build from start to finish

[@moejr14]

@@JKGearandGadgets Sweet. I’m picking up a 14 bolt for float with this brakes out of an 04 2500 Chevy. I just wanted to make sure that it is indeed a full float. What is the best way to know?

[@fomocoloco7172]

How many amps is your welder? I have a little 50 amp tombstone and I asked some people if I could run it on house hold but everyone told me no. But then your running it from house hold so can you or someone in the comments help me out????

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Is it 110v or 220? My welder is 220v and I run it from my dryer outlet. What welder do you have?

[@fomocoloco7172]

@@JKGearandGadgets yeah its a lincoln 220v 50 amp

[@mikem5831]

Just need to have a 220 3 prong plug. If you dont have one you. An get one installed fairly cheap.

[@fomocoloco7172]

@@JKGearandGadgets I guess my question is do you have an adapter or does it plug straight in??? And if you have an adapter where did you find it

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I made an adapter for it to plug into my dryer outlet, very easy. Buy a dryer plug and wire it up. Hard to explain over typing. Do you have a 220V outlet in your garage (dryer)?

[@allanjames6628]

Where did you learn all of this stuff? Anyway keep doing what your doing it’s great.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Not really sure, haha been into jeeps since I was 15 and started learning from there!

[@raylaux8295]

He is still, learning as he goes

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Ray Laux oh ok... let’s see your videos big man

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Ray Laux I mean I guess, everyone continues learning.. better to be out working and learning than being a troll on KZbin! 👍

[@leskobrandon538]

Tremec has an app

[@anthonyadams2874]

I dont know if you mentioned this in any of your videos but you should mention that if your welding anything Please pratice some safety and keep a fire extinguisher close by and Please dont wear anything with polyester because if it catches fire it will melt and fuse to your skin instead of burning. Great video man!

[@Keaton0801]

not to mention he is welding next to a wooden bench, that is not smart either.

[@Everybodypoops2]

Anthony Adams I tried finding a welding police emoji but one doesn’t exist. Weird ...

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Wooden bench is doing just fine lol. I’m probably the worst person to talk about safety. I weld in shorts and crocs, but I do have a fire extinguisher at least

[@anthonyadams2874]

@@Everybodypoops2 i know I'm sorry I'm being that person. I just seen people catch fire and I have caught fire myself many time too. I hate for someone who doesnt know much about welding to just do it and get hurt.

[@Everybodypoops2]

Anthony Adams I get that. It’s jus that I don’t see it being his responsibility to do a PSA every time he touches something that could hurt you. It’s not like he’s doing needle point, every video would be 10 minutes longer.

[@georger9998]

You could just weld the nuts onto the brackets. No wrench needed on one side.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Very true. Part of me hates doing that in case for some crazy reason I cross thread the nut. But yeah, a welded nut would fit great and make it easier when removing that control arm

[@JustinHoward324]

Whats up man, Can I contact you directly? Have a couple questions 🤙🏻

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Come join the Jk gear and gadgets group on Facebook.! 🤘

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Or hit me up on Instagram

[@jeremy8715]

With all this work why not just go to coilovers?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I may eventually. However the type of wheeling I do doesn’t justify them. I would love the extra travel but I could do the same with longer shocks. Plus I can’t afford to do axles and coil overs at the same time 😂

[@WilliamsonBrian]

Wanna get rid of that motobilt TJ bumper 😏

[@JKGearandGadgets]

It’s gone already lol

[@WilliamsonBrian]

Damnnnnnn

[@russelproctor6685]

The angle should stay the same

[@rileyb4450]

I spy a motobilt front bumper

[@JKGearandGadgets]

It was my old one, just sold it

[@onthecheap6292]

all that weight to jeep u going to need 8.88 gears lol

[@rednecksoffroad5334]

bobby ull and like a LSA supercharged 😂

[@tigre6473]

I see that Miller Light box, not on my good Christian JK Gear and Gadgets. #demonetized

[@JKGearandGadgets]

😂

[@coopyd6402]

ground clamp on the spindle isn't the best idea

[@8Lugproductions]

cringing every time you struck an arc and the hot ambers landing on the rags under the work bench

[@jmumm422]

More work less talking makes video not 40 min long

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Want me to just video 4 hours of straight welding? Lol. Gotta talk to discus what I’m doing.

[@austincableguy]

@@JKGearandGadgets keep doing your thing man! It's great hearing you explain everything.

[@ala8649]

Dude i’ve been waiting on this 1 ton everyday please finish it fast!