Super Duty Axles Complete Tear Down and Prep for a One Ton Swap

In this video I do a complete disassembly and tear down of a set of 99-04 Super Duty axles (Dana 60 and Sterling 10.5). Additionally I'll get the axles stripped down to bare housings so they are ready to begin the process of building out for a one ton swap.
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[@kyridgejumper]

Great job man looking forward to seeing this process

[@GoatOffroad]

We found it interesting and useful because we’re about to begin the process of switching to one tons! Same axles that you used! Thanks Robby! ❤️🐞

[@charlespeel7078]

I'm just learning about axle swapping. Great video to help me out. I cant wait to see more. Keep up the great work

[@goin200mph]

Love it! Will be following the whole build, but then again, I don’t miss any of your videos.

[@HillBillyRailRoad]

Nice clean job can’t wait to see more thank you

[@moabwheeling]

Looking forward to your axle build series Robbie . Its going to be good.

[@paulezk]

Looks great man! I look forward to seeing what swap kit you use!

[@adamkerr2143]

Great video man just bought some superduty axles for my Cherokee and this was really helpful!

[@owenarsenault5955]

I can't believe how easy that unit bearing came out. It looks clean, must have been changed not long before the truck was wrecked.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Everything look great. I was surprised too. The ball joints were toast, but I knew that would be the case lol

[@owenarsenault5955]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 Doesn't look like the truck was drove on a gravel road ever.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Didn't have any rust at all either. I think it may have originally came from Vegas though

[@owenarsenault5955]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 Ok, I'm just up across the boarder on Vancouver island and our stuff that old is rusty.

[@jaxtraxtv]

Great video man! I’m thinking about an axle swap and this is great timing. Good info !!!!

[@natewj1587]

There it is love it I already did mine but love to see others do it

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Its exciting stuff.

[@Strizzle81]

Great video!

[@Ben-sz5po]

Very cool! Nice project to watch.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Thanks!

[@FMJeeping]

Your Dana 60 looks like it came apart so much easier than mine did. Mine fought me the whole way. I'm excited to watch the progress on your build. . keep it up

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

You have 05+ correct? They are a little more work anyway

[@FMJeeping]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 yes. It is an 06. The cutting is hands down easier on the pre 05's. My axle was just rusty'er and a mofo to disassemble.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

We have a lot less rust out here :-)

[@FMJeeping]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 lucky. I was noticing that on the axles you had. From a junkyard in your area looks better than a set of axles under a 1 year old Jeep in my area. Lol.

[@cgscprspecialist3937]

Awesome talent 👏

[@phillipmoore7283]

Should be a fun series to watch

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

I hope so man

[@FreeznOffRoad]

Sweet!

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

👍

[@rickmarquart3277]

Thanks Robbie. Might have to rename the trail plug! 💪🏼👍🏻🇺🇸

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Ha naw I think that name is here to stay

[@habanero8192]

Muddy Beards on the trail, but Greasy or Oily Beards in the shop, right? Cool video! ;-)

[@pebblehoppertj]

I'm doing the same... but might go with the 14 bolt.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

14 bolts are stout

[@ratwak2462]

Good

[@brianhaw9398]

Lefty righty Lucy tighty? Is that what you said? Will the same socket work on gm 14 bolt? Great video@

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Something like that lol. And not sure if it fits a 14 bolt

[@cmac956]

Hi, when pounding on a castle nut to brake lose your ball joint, you should turn the nut up side down and pound on that side so as not to bend the castle side. just saying.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

The ball joints are toast. I won't be using them. But ya that's a good tip. Usually beating on them that way messes up the threads anyway. So if I'm trying to reuse them I don't use that method

[@cmac956]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 It works for steering joints as well. tie rods and such.

[@danielmagalhaes5739]

Awesome tutorial!!! Are you going to put 40`s tires?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Yeup. Thats the plan.

[@danielmagalhaes5739]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 Nice! Looking forward to see the result! Keep up! 💪💪

[@danhambrick6331]

Nice job Robbie.What do a set of super duty axles cost from a junk yard?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

I paid about 650. People ask 1k just for the front 60's around here on local marketplace. The 05+ are usually harder to find and more expensive

[@dirtroader5523]

Hi. Quick question for you if you don't mind. I am installing Dana 60 axles under a 97 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Will there be any issues with the computer if I delete the speed sensor on top of the rear differential housing? I do not know how sensitive the computer is. I am okay if the speedometer does not work. I need to delete the speed sensor because there is a clearance issue between the top of the speed sensor and the bottom of my 4-link mount. I was planning on just welding in a small metal plate to plug the hole. Thanks for your time.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

I believe the grand cherokee speed sensor is on your transfer case. So the speed sensors on the axles are not needed. I'm blocking them off on these axles.

[@dirtroader5523]

Perfect. Thanks

[@allanwagner4570]

ok Im thinking bout doing this on my 05 TJ hurry up with the next VIDEO. LOL

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Waiting on parts but I got a lot of plans

[@allanwagner4570]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 Well ya made it look so easy I might have to get me some

[@arthurgarcia5679]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@mrsporky426]

What did you us to sand blast

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Just a wire wheel and a flap disk. Then I shot a coat of weld thru primer on the bare steel of the axle tubes

[@mr.caceres305]

Do your outer stub shafts have 30 or 35 splines?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

These are the 99-04 so they have the 30 spline outers

[@mr.caceres305]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 that’s what I figured. I’m starting to swap these same axles into my Comanche mj

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

I like the 99-04 because they are not as wide. I believe the 05+ are 4 inches wider.

[@mr.caceres305]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 yes the 99-04 are about 69” wms and the 05+ are about 73” wms

[@jeremylysiak3078]

You're doing the exact project I'm dreaming about right now. But what are your plans for engine? Stroker or v8 swap? Can a stroker run 1 tons with proper gearing??? I ask because I have a spare 4.0 that I WAS planning on stroking, just not sure if thats the best plan yet

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

I'm just going to run the stock 4.0. Don't need that much power for a crawler. Gear ratio is important too. Im going as low as I can 5.38's

[@jeremylysiak3078]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 can't wait to see your progress of this build

[@broncoKING24]

Why didnt you go with 05+ axles? Ive heard they have more splines on the shaft. Good deal on these?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

The 05+ have 35 spline outers will the 99-04 have a 30 spline. Thats still a pretty beefy stub shaft and is upgradable down the road. But yes the 05+ are more expensive and harder to find in my area. Plus the 05+ are much wider. Too wide for what I want. Prob wouldn't even fit on my trailer

[@broncoKING24]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 Sounds good! Thanks for making awesome content!

[@minegun3]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 the 05+ axles are much harder to tear down vs the 04 and down axles, much more stuff to cut off as well.

[@tmbrealestatephotography2328]

Where was the link to the axle nut tool?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Sorry man. I just added it

[@auyocross72]

How much did the axles cost from the junk yard?

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Just under 700

[@deadteddybears_7302]

3’ section of 1” black pipe as a cheater bar would make that lower bolt a little less of a pain

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Ya it just kept wanting to twist off the jack stands. It was a pain. Its crazy how much I have come to rely on power tools. When I have to put a little muscle into I complain lol

[@deadteddybears_7302]

@@MuddyBeards4X4 I too have really come to rely on my impact, probably too much. Great vid, I’ve gotta get into my f350 axles here soon so it was a great watch.

[@jorgyr36]

Got me for 11 minutes 30 seconds. The whole reason I was watching this. And you didn't actually do anything.. Good for you though.. Hope my veiw helps.