Replacing the rear axle shafts in the Jeep JL with Dana Chomolys

Wheeling with big tires has increased risks for damage and binding. You should really consider upgrading the axle shafts! Of course this in itself will not prevent breaking, so hold onto the parts you take out as a trail fix measure.
in this video we show how to disassemble and install the rear axle shaft!
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[@bobsteger3922]

It is such a pleasure to watch two individuals with such a great sense of humor as well as a practical how to video. Thank you.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Thanks Bob! We appreciate you watching! It’s always our goal to educate and entertain! Hoping to keep you doing both for years to come

[@TaskForceOffroad]

Video came out great good to see they finally came out with shafts for the rear definitely a soon to be upgrade 🤘🏻

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

It’s nice knowing I have tht extra flex In the rear 🙌🙌🙌

[@JKsouthwest]

Great timing on the video as I am shopping for axles shafts for my JK! Awesome video, looking forward to more.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Thanks friend, it’s nice knowing I got a little for twistys to give the jeep next time it’s bumpy bumpy time 😂 appreciate you watching!

[@Winch_Offroad]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD that's why I have twisted mine twice In lithe rear. I'm pretty gentle on the front, but i smash the ass when given a chance......

[@richardmiller3808]

I’ll be doing that in a few days. Thanks for the video

[@patandjessicasjeepadventur3227]

Misty looking beautiful Mo thanks for another fun and entertaining how to video

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Thanks friend! As always, appreciate you taking the time to sit down and watch...🙌🙌🙌

[@wibornz]

Great video. While I knew how to do this, I have not done this in 20 or so years. It was a great refresher. Big thanks. And thanks for being silly. Makes for a good vid.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Ahhah it’s always nice to have a refresher.... or making sure their is not surprise in the axle 😂 Glad u enjoyed Ted, 🙌 appreciate you watching!!

[@AryanM3]

Great video, looks like a solid improvement from stock !

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Always making improvements... 😂 it’s just how it is... definitely something u May need to consider also..

[@TheVtecdelsol]

Awesome video guys

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Great vid guys, even with the inappropriate references.😳😳🤣🤣 Will be upgrading mine as well, just haven't decided whether to go with Dana or Yukon. Keep us posted! 👍🏻🤘🏻

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Inappropriate? She was helping me install my part 😂 U pervert! 😂😂

[@2wheellee]

I got new Spicer rear axle shafts drop shipped from Spicer in mid December, and my ABS sensor rings also weren't pressed on far enough. Thanks to your video, I knew to press them on the rest of the way before even installing them. I'm sure that saved a lot of headaches, as I was leaving to Moab the following weekend.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Awesome! Glad to hear u not only enjoyed the video, but found it useful! 🙌 hope u had a hell of a time in moab!!

[@2wheellee]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD You bet we did! As part of the trip, we wheeled in Sedona just before Christmas before going to Moab. It was a bit challenging in Moab with fresh snow. We ran a number of trails making first tracks in snow - and ice. It was sketchy! I think you saw some of the pics, including my pic from the Top of the World on new years eve in the hella yella JL on one of the JL facebook groups. On the way home we got to go by Sand Hollow outside St George. Just an epic trip.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

I remember seeing it! Moab sounds like a wild time with snow or rain! 😂 glad to hear it was successful! Sedona is still on our list... but California will be our next big adventure this summer!

[@Jeep.Generation]

Great upgrade and install video. I love the rewind sound effect, lol.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Lol I’m partial to the part I punch myself in the face 😂😂😂

[@Jeep.Generation]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD lol

[@michaelmurray2592]

Great video! Thank you for the tutorial.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

🙌 easy upgrade great for all tht torque getting sent to the shafts 🙌 thanks for watching!

[@c4lderone649]

Ayyyyyy it’s all fun and games until the hair tie comes out and the ponytail goes up! 😂👊🏼

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Party time 😎🍻 😂😂😂

[@Blastfence1]

Excellent!

[@jeffrypresutti3139]

Nice job

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Thank you sir!! 🙌🙌

[@stormw777]

Great info thank you.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

100% 🙌 thank you for watching!!

[@WranglerAddiction]

Nice video brother , i have to do that twice when i swap my axles because the 44 that i have doesn’t have brakes so i have to pull out 4 axles lol

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

This is easy to do, 🙌🙌😂 Won’t be am issue! Appreciate you watching!

[@shockerracing]

Nice shafts!

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Misty agrees 😂😂

[@shockerracing]

JL LIFE OFFROAD she looked very impressed

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Every time 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@tonysmith5204]

Recommendation for loc-tite on the caliper frame bolts. I had one come out on the trail and ruined my wheel. I also now carry an extra mounting bolt (12mm x 150 fine thread). I have a narly picture of the broken wheel.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Extra bolts are always great to have, sorry to hear about ur wheel thou, hope tht was the extent of the damage

[@tonysmith5204]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD it was sent you pictures via email.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

I’ll check it out here in a few!

[@Bluelightbandit]

The intro had me rolling 😆

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

😂😂 this one always gets a chuckle out of me 😂😂

[@2wheeltinker]

Use the brake rotor as a slide hammer to pull the shafts if you don’t feel like prying.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Yes, great tip my friend

[@hectorserrano7703]

Great video, I didn't realize the axles didn't have c-clips.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Thanks for watching! Just be sure to avoid punching ur face as I did 😬 😂 The only c clip in the JL is on the front passenger axle.... #gottalovethatfad 😂🙌

[@hectorserrano7703]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD lol I'll try not to punch my face. Thank you again

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

😂🤷‍♂️ sh*t happens, hhahahahahaha

[@kevinlong7650]

Nice shout out to @Outlawoffroad

[@TheVtecdelsol]

Haha I like misty sound effects

[@mcoffroadinaz4075]

Great price IMHO for upgraded axles too.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Thts why I landed on these.. nearly half the price of the Yukon’s .... the stock ones were handling abuse well... so I have high hopes for these...

[@bryanarcenas1137]

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[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Strange... how bout this one? outlaw-offroad.com/dana-spicer-dana-44-advantek-rear-chromoly-axle-shaft-m220-left-jt-jl-rubicon/

[@jacklefebvre68]

Hi I'm running 37's 5-13 gears. Broke a factory shaft not surprising. Bought the dana spicer with chromoly broke that. Just wondering how those axles holding up.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Haven’t had an issue with em

[@troutriver58]

So if I stick with 35’s would my stock axles on my JL Rubi be fine?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Oh yea... u will be good on 35s with the rubicon model

[@atom631]

did you have to do anything with the ebrake cable for this ?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

For swapping the shafts?? No

[@JustinKingOffroad]

make sure you torque the caliper bracket bolts and i use a dab of locktite just to make sure... those are NOT fun when they back off driving down the road. not to mention the risk of blowing a hole inside your wheel when it comes off.

[@tonysmith5204]

Yep, busted up my aluminum wheel.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Yea, Thts a good thought... those bolts are part of my routine bolt tightening routine... I have hear severe other friends of mine who lost bolts while driving.. 😕

[@michaelhalstead64]

Hey Mo! I was looking for info on chromolies and forgot you did this vid. Have you done Misty’s yet? Curious how other brands compare. Yukon is the only other ive seen available but requires more work since they don’t come install ready. I’m hoping to have regear done on my JLUR soon. Trying to decide if it just makes sense to put chromoly in the rear since shop will already have pulled axles. I like the price and setup of the Dana but curious if there’s something stronger. Like you said, I can’t find any info on how much stronger they are over stock.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

So even if u don’t do it now.. Its an easy talk to do at a later date.. We have chromos for misty.. but I haven’t put them in yet... always something to do... and never enough time to do it. Dana makes good stuff but they don’t care much as far as customer service... every time I’ve contacted them... I get referred to the business I bought through... haven’t had issues with the dana ones in mine yet... but on tht same note.. I haven’t gotten a lot of chance to abuse...

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

I couldn’t find tht info either... as far as percentage over stock strength... but chromos are a huge upgrade.

[@michaelhalstead64]

JL LIFE OFFROAD thanks bud. Ok. I might just do. I can get for like 360$ for the rear pair because everything is on sale. Seems like cheap insurance. Thanks for the response back.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Of course man.. 🙌🙌🙌 jeep the stocks as spares 🙌🙌🙌

[@JLURBilletSilverMetallic]

Lol you guys are too funny !

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Always tryna be 😂🙌 thanks for watching!

[@ati573]

Funny as usual, lol. Have you seen that synergy braket that attaches to frame and trackbar. Do you think that really help s our jeeps from swaying even after everything has been replaced except gearbox

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

We have actually... we ordered one to test out... we have the SS bracket on Bromance... haven’t noticed much change in steering from tht one.. tht synergy one actually helps hold tht steering box in place... we will test and let you know 🙌

[@ati573]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD awesome I look forward to that video. I'm hesitant to buy new products if they don't work. I recently purchased maxpro plus and there pedal cammander for my 2.0 turbo 3018 jl Rubicon. It just keeps putting my jeep in limp mode and engine light come on. I paid 279 for pedal, 600. For other. Its junk I'm in the process to send it back to madness autworks

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Don’t think iv ever heard of tht company, but would definitely upset me also.. hate wasting our money on things we don’t ever use.. with throttle controllers... I ONLY recommend them if someone needs help with throttle control OFFROAD... Thts another video I’ll have coming up soon as well..

[@Ikillintel1]

The nut thingy, whatever you wanna call it, @ 5:26 pretty sure its a slide pin.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Appreciate it friend

[@bk6271]

We’re you hearing a noise or did you just change them figuring they were shot?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

A squeak and slight wobble in the tire

[@guidok3762]

Nice video! Can I run 37” tires on my Gladiator with the Dana 44 axels? Best regards from the Netherlands 🇳🇱❤️🇺🇸👍💪😀

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

U can run 37s on the stock axle shafts, it really just depends on your application of use.. moderate wheeling and road driving.. 100% ok with tht set up... start getting a little crazy OFFROAD... chromos are a great thing to upgrade to... so when they do twist from the torque and traction... much greater chance/ ability they will bounce back to normal

[@guidok3762]

JL LIFE OFFROAD thanks for the quick answer. I will use it as an Overlander and perhaps sometimes a little Offroad trip! I will try to use it with stock 4.10 gears but I don’t know how the 3.6 engine will do. I use to have the 2.2 eco diesel in Europe that was perfect in my Jl rubicon with a lot of torque! Thanks again. ✌️😀💪

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Always glad to answer questions! I’m still on 4.10s with my 3.6... however I feel I if I was geared better... this twist wouldn’t of happened..

[@jorgelrod]

Rear Diff seals are on the shafts, not the inside so those outer bearings get lubricated, btw, no loctite on the shaft bolts?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

U are correct... Im still learning... rear seas are at the bearing... front seals are deeper in... Loctite is always a great thing to use... really need to use it more often. Thanks for the reminder 🙌

[@alejandroalbertos2132]

So if my diff is leaking by the wheels, the problem will be the seals on the shafts?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Yes

[@Winch_Offroad]

I am trying to find those exact axle shafts... having a problem finding them. I have bent my rear axle shafts twice now.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

They will be a little different to the jk model...dana 44?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Lmao... I think at tht point it’s time to axle swap

[@Winch_Offroad]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD yes, not sure what way to go either...I hear Nitro are shit .... I want everything pressed on and ready to go.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Jacked 2 Jeep what do u keep twisting?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Brand

[@supercharged00gtp]

You don't have to put that torx bolt back in for the rotors, that's to keep the rotor in place at the factory. I had to drill mine out on our 09 Acadia after it broke my torx socket and stripped out. I was madder than a fat kid that didn't get any cake. Good video, playing catch up will have to see the MOAB bump soon! Happy Turkey Day next week!

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

U know... tht probably would be a good idea... 3 things I hate? 1. Nutserts 2. 12 point bolt heads 3. Torq bolts The likelihood of them stripping is stupid high! I may do tht next time I have the tires off...

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Take ur time friend, they ain’t going nowhere.. u just getting deepe in the backlog 😂

[@josorzo11]

What’s easier front of back ??

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

The rear is in my opinion.

[@Labyrnthdom]

Why didn't you wire wheel the rotor with it off the jeep? 😅

[@Dicks4x4Garage]

Great video....bump harder next time!🤣

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

That’s enough out of you! 😂😂

[@Dicks4x4Garage]

JL LIFE OFFROAD Whaaaaaa!!! 😜

[@wscott0709]

Still running these? Ordered the yukons months ago and they're telling me June now so im bout to pull the trigger on the spicers

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Shortly after installing these... the axle tubes started leaking.... assuming we broke the seal.... I replaced it... kept leaking... next logical guess was we tweaked the tube... we whee hard.... swapped it.... fixed the problem.... come to find out.. people swapping to the Yukon shafts have experienced the same problems... hoping they have fixed it already

[@wscott0709]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD the shafts themselves were ok though?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Yea, didn’t have a problem with the shafts themselves

[@TheVtecdelsol]

Sup mo and misty

[@jackhook4192]

Awesome video my friends as always. U seriously need some ratchet box end wrenches. Lol well so far our 538 gears are working out great.but having troubles with the 44 tires. They work great off road but not so great hwy.looks awesome on the jeep. I think if I stay with 44 tires may have to trailer it. I really love driving it to where we go off roading and the 40s no problem on hwy.but the 44s getting wobbly on hwy I put bead weights but still wobbles. No problem with 40s but the 44s I do.so I trying to check into what we can do about that.was really glad to see you upgrading your axels. Hows the j10 coming along? Well until next time my friend be safe and have fun.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Lol, well 44inch tires is NUTS I won’t lie! I definitely believe 40s can get u around any trail. I’m with u... I’d rather keep my jeep driveable...it’s just enjoyable. J10 is waiting for me to order parts to get the rear 1 ton attached and operational... will likely be after Xmas before I can do tht.. glad the new gear set is meeting the needs!

[@project4x412]

When’s the next j10 video?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

I’ll be honest.. likely after xmas... I need prts for the axle... funds will be buying loved ones presents...

[@kurczak323]

Just order a replacement after a Moab trip 😂

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Hahahah we are like brothers! Metal masher??? 😂

[@kurczak323]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD I think it was the Rubble Trouble hill. One of the steep descents has a big hole on the right hand side and i failed to spot it... almost rolled the jeep over 😅

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Stupid things!!! I LOVE IT! welll glad u only twisted a shaft!

[@RD-hn6ut]

And use the hub to pull the shaft out instead of struggling poor Jordan 😹😹😹

[@Venom-kq5xz]

Bungee cord I’ve seen some use to hold the caliper. Big boy tires and Moab.....ouch Lol, “you gotta warm it up, the foreplay is important” lol🤣🤣 I was going through the videos and did I skip over heathens front axle upgrade? This seems pretty simple of an upgrade. O never mind, I guess the next video🤦🏼‍♂️😉 Awesome video!

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

So her regear and locker... is not on the channel.. those were done before we really started this KZbin journey. We have a video coming up soon on her axle shafts and how they been holding up to 37s.... but have some other videos we wanna get out first... 😂 always appreciate your amazing support friend!!

[@LaNiceguy]

you didn't need to seperate caliper. Two 18MM bolts and the complete caliper comes off. Also, there is no seal on the inside of the axle tubes on the rear, only the seals on the shafts.

[@jlopes68]

A lil suggestive there lol should serve you well for quite awhile.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Gotta make sure it’s not “made for kids” 🤷‍♂️

[@jlopes68]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD lol i know mine are not!

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

This is true 😂

[@jeffharmon6858]

How do we get decals?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Shoot us an email to [e-mail] tel us the color and your address we will get it sent over ASAP

[@jeffharmon6858]

Thanks guys! Will do. Love you’re videos, always comical but informative! Love that you guys are just regular Jeeples like me.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

😂🙌 100% regular! thanks for watching, thanks for the encouragement! We looking forward to getting u out a decal!

[@rickmarquart3277]

I can hear the J10 rusting 😂

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Lmao, I need to buy a welder so I can start doing things 😂

[@ati573]

How are they holding up

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

So far... no problems... but haven’t had a true opportunity to abuse em... I need to take it back to moab 😂

[@ati573]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD ya I apparently bent my passenger side, I've never replaced a a part like this, nut you make it look easy, so I'm going to give it a try. I'm just trying to decide what brand to go with at this point. Prices vary a lot from brand to brand.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Yea.. dana was 360 for both... u can go Rcv for 1800 😂😂😂 Super easy to do thou... I can do it!

[@ati573]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD ya 1800 is a bit out of my budget. I was trying to save up for a gear change, that's not happening any time soon now. What's your thoughts on avanTEK? They'd seem less exspensive, but ate they any good?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

These ones are the same ones... as the avanteks...

[@rockhumper8843]

😁

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

🙃

[@80smxpro41]

Dude have you always had those Rocksport shocks?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Rusty? That you??? Tht looks like ur jeep. I had the mopar fox shocks before... hated em.. stuff as hell... every bump is hit felt like I got rear ended... iv been with the MC shocks since april-ish

[@80smxpro41]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD yeah it's me. You got a crazy Frankenstein lift going. I really enjoy your videos and happy to see your wife getting a little more camera time. I know it's probably unpopular to say but I stopped subscribing to LB channel. I just have nothing in common with them anymore. I was one of their first subscribers when they bought the JL and they were just normal folk's. Now they get nothing but the best and don't worry about breaking shit. I've got a family, house payment and pay for all my parts. Really happy for them and I know you guys are tight but they've outgrown a simple man like me. I remember breaking your balls about your wife lol. I respect the fact that she said " fuck the rest of you Patagonia people I'm picking my own tires" and she did her own thing. Love you guys.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Haha well we are glad to have kept you on board.. I remember u calling us LB copycats 😂. LITEBRITE have always been good to us.... but I understand what your saying... they have evolved a lot from when they first started to now.. I will always wish them the best, but don’t expect everyone to love them. We will continue to be us, appreciate you always watching and following! 🙌🙌

[@RD-hn6ut]

Why didn’t u just take the brake assembly off as one unit u just created an unnecessary step?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Ask Jordan tht one, 😂 tht boy just starts grabbing sh-*t

[@mcoffroadinaz4075]

404 Error - Page Not Found Uh oh, looks like the page you are looking for has moved or no longer exists. This is on the right axle link above.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Lemme check

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

outlaw-offroad.com/dana-spicer-dana-44-advantek-rear-chromoly-axle-shaft-m220-right-jt-jl-rubicon/

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Fixed it.. 😂 I’m dumb

[@mcoffroadinaz4075]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD you da man!

[@juanticimo]

dang puttin the hair up and everything! what a woman! =P

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

🤷‍♂️ I’m a lucky man 😎😂

[@nitrosrt4]

the strength you talk about the splines is not accurate, if you take a closer look youll notice the solid shaft under the splines is smaller than the rest of the shaft, shouldnt affect strength better or worse. the shaft material is a significant upgrade though.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

I actually measured with a caliper... was the same size as oem... maybe i was wrong 🤷‍♂️ I know ‘strength’ don’t increase.. but they require more torque to break.... I’ll be honest... I don’t reshoot often.. 😂 but appreciate you watching and commenting! 🙌🙌

[@TheVtecdelsol]

Haha ya goofy

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

U know us! 🙌😂

[@TheVtecdelsol]

Hahaha no eyes protection smh 🤦‍♂️

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Lol.... 🤦‍♂️

[@zerofuckkksgiven8027]

What kind of panties does he wear?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Ima have to let u continue to wonder 🤷‍♂️

[@zerofuckkksgiven8027]

JL LIFE OFFROAD haha lol! Keep up the great work on your videos

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

🙌😂 thanks friend... plan to!!