axle narrowing

dan · 02-13-2008, 03:16 AM

well im going to replace the d35 in my tj and put a d60 in but i know the 60 will need to be narrowed so my question is who does this and how much will it hurt my wallet any answers would be greatly appreciated

jfiscus · 02-13-2008, 09:33 AM

It would be easier to just go ahead and replace the front end then it would be to have a 60 narrowed.
Plus with a special width axle you would also have to get extra "custom"" shafts to match it.

94Dodge Truggy · 02-13-2008, 09:41 AM

Why not run a custom offset rim?

Bear Chow · 02-13-2008, 10:44 AM

Go full width with offset rims.

Although narrowing a rear isn't as hard as it sounds. Cut the tubes and reweld or replace the tubes entirely. But you need to make sure they are level and square usually requiring a jig. Custom shafts will run between 300 and up per shaft. Do some searching and find the narrowest 60 OEM shaft make sure it's available and narrow the tubes to that length or you'll have to go custom shaft.

JeepHD · 02-13-2008, 11:08 AM

Unless you are ready to upgrade the front axle as well and buy 8 lug rims with larger tires, I would suggest looking for an Ford 8.8. Close to stock width with same 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern as stock.

I am running D60 rear in a YJ and with the backspacing of the H1 rims, it puts it back close to stock. I will actually be getting 2inch spacers to widen it some for stability and to match the width of the front

itbrokeagain · 02-14-2008, 01:21 AM

513 875 3327. He can cut your axle and re-spline your shafts.

02-13-2008, 03:16 AM	#1
dan gotta love middletucky Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Middletown Posts: 106	axle narrowing well im going to replace the d35 in my tj and put a d60 in but i know the 60 will need to be narrowed so my question is who does this and how much will it hurt my wallet any answers would be greatly appreciated

02-13-2008, 11:08 AM	#5
JeepHD www.buckeyejeepers.com Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, OH 45333 Posts: 276	Unless you are ready to upgrade the front axle as well and buy 8 lug rims with larger tires, I would suggest looking for an Ford 8.8. Close to stock width with same 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern as stock. I am running D60 rear in a YJ and with the backspacing of the H1 rims, it puts it back close to stock. I will actually be getting 2inch spacers to widen it some for stability and to match the width of the front __________________ 1994 YJ, 4.0, 5 speed. *2006 Dodge 2500 Cummins, 4x4 Auto,Quad cab, LongBed, Tekonsha Prodigy(Tow Rig)

02-14-2008, 01:21 AM	#6
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	513 875 3327. He can cut your axle and re-spline your shafts. __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

02-13-2008, 09:33 AM	#2
jfiscus Terrain Stomper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 633	It would be easier to just go ahead and replace the front end then it would be to have a 60 narrowed. Plus with a special width axle you would also have to get extra "custom"" shafts to match it.

02-13-2008, 09:41 AM	#3
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Why not run a custom offset rim?

02-13-2008, 10:44 AM	#4
Bear Chow Jeepless Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxford, Oh Posts: 302	Go full width with offset rims. Although narrowing a rear isn't as hard as it sounds. Cut the tubes and reweld or replace the tubes entirely. But you need to make sure they are level and square usually requiring a jig. Custom shafts will run between 300 and up per shaft. Do some searching and find the narrowest 60 OEM shaft make sure it's available and narrow the tubes to that length or you'll have to go custom shaft.