Axle Teardown and Prep - JK 1 Ton Axle Swap Episode 2

Welcome back to the second episode of the JK 1 ton swap video series. If you missed the first episode i recommend watching it first, as i discuss the importance of the axles i am using and the benefits of this swap. Before starting the swap into my JK it is important to get these axles prepped and ready for the truss swap kit as well as any other bracket removal.
I went ahead and removed the carrier and ring gear, as well as the axle shafts.
To make the bracketry removal easier i would recommend a large angle grinder like this: amzn.to/2swhFUy
Go ahead and stock up on sawzall blades, grinding discs, cutoff wheels, and flap wheels.
In the next episode things start to get a little more technical and the fun starts happening :)
Thanks for watching, as as always be sure to give the video a thumbs up! If you have any questions dont hesitate to ask!
-Ben

[@rodwood693]

Rookie mistake, you forgot to air down the axle cart before hitting the dirt! ;) This is shaping up to be the best axle swap series on KZbin! Love it!

[@bobrussell7644]

Dont worry about the videos being longer. I'm always bummed when their over.

[@TriggerHapySheep]

Dude I'm so excited for this series, I've been wanting to build wontons for like a year now and just wanted to see the whole process first so I know just what I'm in for lol

[@jamekingsly1586]

TriggerHapySheep I remember you 😂 you posted a comment a while back with the term “wontons” and some guy tried to correct you, thought it was funny

[@desmoguy]

This is a great video! Thank you for making it. Super helpful and fun to watch!!

[@futureluckk5341]

Love the long video thanks for staying with your word and giving details

[@bennelson9826]

Axles are looking sharp! Looking forward to seeing the kits on them

[@rickyracer-aidanhenson1216]

I love where this is going, I'm watching the videos all the way through

[@johoffman3893]

Very informative video. Tremendous amount of work, but the results look great!

[@jpl_419]

Absolutely loving this series of videos, I’m almost to the point of doing this on my TJ, hopefully get ahold of a set of axles later this year and get started on them

[@nickarchuleta9727]

I do respect that u never said anything about the shutdown until it was just brought up u just started pumping out videos. I always watched ya and like seeing more content

[@andrewstaffiere8463]

watched the whole thing. i like your videos, theyre informational and not boring like the rest. keep it up :)

[@2006silvi82]

The axles are looking great Ben! I made it through this whole episode. I enjoyed every bit of it.

[@bradleyholbrook1966]

Love the series! I’ll be rewatching when I start my tons! Also, I feel you on the shutdown. Gotta love being “essential personnel”!

[@youngsjoshua]

I watch the video all the way to the end. You have great and informative content.

[@swarbrickjesse]

Sorry to hear that the gov't shutdown is affecting ya'll. Hope you get back on track soon

[@jackreece2414]

Awesome video - love the in-depth approach, and don't mind the video length at all - lots of great info! Doubt I'll ever do a 1-ton swap, but love seeing all the work needed to do one! Keep 'em coming, Ben! Love the "do, show, tell" method of explanation for the work - best way ever to transfer information! (DO it, SHOW what you're doing, TELL why it was done)

[@tjhammond9120]

Watched the whole thing. Love this series. I've never heard of steel it so I'm excited to see how it does when welding. Great video Ben!

[@jeffboyd5412]

Great video Ben! I stayed the whole time. Super interested in this series.

[@Dfts83]

Watched the whole episode!!! Looks great!!

[@austincableguy]

Awesome video, TONS of great info!

[@1_acre_Homestead]

Loving these videos. I'm actually about to start working on my 1-ton swap project. And this is going to help a bunch.

[@bryanspelhaug2135]

Glad your doing this video set. I wish I had the time to video series my YJ build but I just went in and tried to get it done ASAP. Took me pretty much every weekend last year building my jeep, LS swap, 1ton Dana 60's front and rear, fully rebuilt w/ new gears and ARBs and coilovers on each corner. Defiantly a ton of work but well worth it now. Great videos btw!

[@CustersIceCreamStand]

I'm loving it. The full length is good with lots of info and how to. Keep up the great work!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Thank you!

[@Creed2486]

Love this series! 32 min video was great! I want to try out the steel it for sure! Looks great!

[@tigre6473]

Heck yeah I'm still watching at the 30 minute mark! I'm loving this one ton build series, I want to do this to my jeep and this has been the best description video series I've seen on youtube! Keep up the good work, can't wait for the next part.

[@shanenewsom9521]

Starting my ton swap this weekend! Thank you for your insight!!!!!

[@BigBalledBastard]

Great content!! Really enjoying the videos!

[@BTD53]

I’ll probably never do this to my JKU, but I’m enjoying this video series. Very informative !

[@andrewbreault1578]

Cant wait for next episode!

[@tyler2189]

The fact that you stated it was going to be 32 mins and it’s 32 mins is one of the reasons why I’m still subscribed. Lol

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Hahaha 😂

[@williamcross9287]

Very informative plan on getting a Jeep sometime in the future watch the whole video going to watch it again soon lots of detail

[@caroleertel2961]

I don’t really know anything about an axle teardown & prep ... but it looks like it’s really coming along nicely! I always enjoy your videos ❤️

[@davidgrant3940]

You sold me on Steel It. I just hope the price per can goes down the time I do a 1 ton swap on my XJ. Keep up the good work & thank you for your service.

[@OperationLife]

I will most likely never do an axle swap but I enjoy your videos. Looking forward to watching the entire series!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@parkercourtney832]

Cant wait for the next episodes.

[@adventuristnw2321]

Nice job! Thanks for making these!!!

[@trevt8062]

Content is awesome. Don’t worry about the length. 30 min vids are the norm for this kind of stuff

[@williamburch1321]

I’m still watching! Thanks for making these vids. I’m planning out a big YJ build

[@FluffyTalks1]

you are a legend for making these

[@JoseOrtiz_1416]

Love the long videos man especially when its very informative for alot of beginners or first timers, just finally finished my build

[@jimschmidt4089]

Enjoying the prep and you are correct when you say all the work is in the prep but it's worth it. Axles look amazing. I just swapped out my axles for a couple Dana 44 with elockers. Mine was simple compared to yours. Interested in your next video. The video length isn't a big deal for me, filled with great information!

[@matthewsmith4808]

Still watching man! Learning a whole lot and really helping me with my build

[@johnmunder7107]

Thx for doing this. Looks like a bunch of work but worth it in the end to save the cash vs buying a built set. Might just end up going this route with my JK.

[@MrWhipitman]

Lookin good so far! Made it through the entire video, the longer ones are not bad as long as theyre informative/entertaining. Never seen the SteelIt before, will have to look into it when working on my rig. Great series so far, I look forward to the others since I am doing the same swap here in the near future.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Thanks for watching! Just released the 3rd video yesterday

[@elchingonracinggarage4649]

We're still watching!!

[@bryanmuck1651]

Great video Ben!

[@justinmartin1813]

I watched the whole damn video, great job man, love the vids

[@gibby1773]

I enjoy longer videos. Good stuff man !

[@stevelager5141]

Hey man, awesome video series you have going here. I'm about to tackle this same exact project. Keep up the good work!

[@jambeatsjeeps2586]

really great video! totally fine with it being a 30+ minute long video as it is very informative and there is a lot to go into it. keep the vids coming man, long or short theyre great :)

[@dan0nym0us66]

30 minutes in and still watching. 😁

[@clarkc7830]

Something I will probably never do but super cool to watch

[@CopeManMTNDEW]

Pretty cool build. I like these videos. Not too many videos that are in depth of the newer 14 bolt with disc brakes. My current build is a Cherokee on tons. Bought it completely rust free and stock. Just got done completely frame stiffening it front to back. I'm just getting around to getting the axles in. I used a kingpin 60. Truss went on real easy and looks good. The rear is a newer 14 bolt I shaved and now getting it ready to paint. Both axles got lockers and 5.38 gears. It's a fun project. Learning as I go. The 14 bolt is the most simple axle I've ever worked on. Love to see what you do with yours. I'm new to the super 60 and curious about it as well. I subscribed. Can't wait to see more. If you plan on shaving the 14 bolt.. East coast gear supply has a great shave kit for a great price and they offer shaved gears for whatever ratio you choose.

[@joelhebert2246]

Great video man.

[@aditparikh781]

I'm still watching, very helpful series and details is what everyone needs. I'm scared my neighbors would get upset if I grind and cut for so many hours.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Tell them it’s for home construction 😂

[@Hopefaithguns]

Still watching! Great series Ben!

[@bfytw2125]

That’s a nice hoodie. I’ve got the same one. Warm and comfy. :)

[@michaelwarren3975]

Awesome video👌

[@MARC11B]

Vid up, then down, now up! Nice!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Haha sorry, it uploaded in 360p yesterday. Had to delete that 😂

[@MARC11B]

@@JKGearandGadgets Just bustin balls Ben, it's what I do. You should attempt to make Jeep Beach this year in Daytona! It's a great time.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Marc Sachs I’ve been the last 2 years! Will be there this year as well 🤘

[@MARC11B]

@@JKGearandGadgets DOOD! We gotta have a beer or three then. See you there!

[@benhyatt9726]

Awesome first 2 videos man! Liked, subscribed and I'm certainly going continue to follow this build. Keep grinding Ben (pun intended)!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I don’t want to grind ever again 😂

[@markbellger8945]

Great video ben

[@davidgreen9957]

Nicely done bro...

[@videoparker28]

Outstanding.

[@hudsonkornegay2003]

Still watching this is amazing

[@mattsullivan4318]

Pull the gears, and the knuckles, and shafts from your 60 save yourself some back aches. I got mine on a dolly wratchet strapped to it so I can move it in and out of garage. But I can pick it up solo easily since all the guts are gone.

[@shanepowell5115]

no all the grinding etc... shows the detail of doing something like this. AWESOME VIDEOS!!!!! THANKS from Shane P.

[@michaeldurling793]

Hanging in to the end. That pink jeep needs a lift, get on that next hey. So with the Gov. shutdown your getting to work on your jeep and will get your back pay when it opens back up, I'd say win win.

[@stevectl1]

Not sure what your job is, but if your having to work without pay I'm sure its important to our safety, so thanks for your sacrifice. Axles are looking good

[@byrongray5466]

Great video, thank you. Thumbs up!

[@timritchieblue]

Thank you,, picking up my Tons This weekend

[@ericschein1857]

I am doing a 1 ton swap right now as well. Both Dana 60s. The Steel-It would be great to have.

[@kallenhunstiger7970]

Still watching at the 29 minute mark!

[@briangrandis7752]

Good for you buddy!!!

[@TheBeardedJeeper]

Lookin good. Really interested to see how well that steel it does

[@mikem5831]

I'd be interested in a giveaway but I may be putting paint down before you do that. Second, while late, I highly recommend buying a good cutoff wheel. I have a Lenox diamond cutoff for my grinder. Was like $20 but way better than the composite cutoffs that wear out or break. Also, Diablo sawzall blades are well worth the money as well. Cut steel like butter. Looking good. Hope to be in the same place you left off this weekend. Great video as always man.

[@drock3825]

Damn I need a nap after watching you do all that grinding.

[@kristiancastillothegreenje1395]

Damn that's awesome!

[@RAY-gt7cp]

Love the video. l learned allot!

[@jewelieannabiggs5100]

Very well explained, looking to get a few cans of steel it

[@kyridgejumper]

I don't mind the long length vids great job man

[@georger9998]

Hey, keep it up. I don’t mind long videos. You get more done on your KZbin channel then some of those network type shows that never finish a project.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Yeah I hate when channels do that, seems like some projects drag on and on and then they never even show any of the work that’s being done

[@emilyhayton8392]

No way will I ever be able to do this 😳. But it’s still cool to see the process!

[@jehu5279]

Damn five hours of grinding, must have annoyed the neighbors haha. Good work👍👍

[@stevenoswalt1138]

Great work great videos getting ready to start axle swap on my xj, I would be interested in a couple cans of the steel it

[@ryanminnick2399]

Love the video I watched the whole thing. I'm looking forward to doing the front axle swap on my 86 k20 lots of good info in your videos. You should do a steel it give away!!!!

[@timoneil2851]

I am doing the same swap , so absolutely I could use some of that paint .

[@tommywainst7171]

That was quick!! Next month you’ll be on tons lol

[@jennBourne]

FYI, a 36 grit flap wheel will do way better at getting the welds and whatnot off of the axle tube off than those grinding wheels.

[@michaelmrtonkaryan3192]

Love the long videos Still interested in your tailgate shelf Hint hint Great video!!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

That video will be coming soon! Hint hint lol

[@Kevin-pg9ot]

I'd love a giveaway for that Steel It. Sounds like it would be perfect to use on my 1983 Jeep J10 Pickup while repairing rust and body damage before painting!

[@lewisdawson837]

Ben you should do a video about the stand you built for your axle build maybe add a couple of other ways to make one.

[@mazevx2451]

Till the end 😉

[@admantiom1848]

Great video, and there is nothing like USA 🇺🇸 made Dana 60. Love mine.

[@Tsmace33]

I want to win steel it haha Loving this series!!

[@glendavis1234]

I really dig the steelit. Totally looking for a dealer in my area. I was thinking if ever bought a cage, I'd try painting it with steelit.

[@richcoons9048]

awsome J

[@elray2007]

Awesome work! I would suggest reinforcing the axle stand legs tho, that axle fall from up there and it wont be pretty.

[@Spence_622]

this is awesome looking forward to this swap ! its nice seeing someone actually building a 1 ton swap and not going out and buying 13,000 dollar axles and throwing them under their jeep. keep up the awesome content ! on another note are you going to do the shave kit for the 14 bolt ?

[@briabbriboski59]

Excited to see more of these videos, knowledge is power. Cool to learn these things. Goodluck with the government opening back up. Hopefully you get paid soon

[@RedRockCrawlers]

Thats a "ton" of work Ben ;) Those are going to be great when you get them all done. What axles do you have under the JK now? I'm running Rubicon 44's and only plan on going to 37's so I don't think i'll be doing Tons anytime soon but this is great info. Keep them coming

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Currently have a prorock 44 front with rcvs, rubi 44 rear. It’s been working fine with the 40s but it was just a matter of time