Newbie Front Axle question

Stang849 · 09-24-2007, 11:07 PM

My wife (tjjeepjeep) and I are looking at starting to build her TJ for more serious offroading/rock crawling. Would a Ford F350 Dana 50 front axle be a good swap, or would it be better to just get a Dana 60? Thanks for the help.

JET455 · 09-24-2007, 11:18 PM

What rear axle are you thinking and how big are you talking? tire size 35's, 37's, 40's

The D50 is not a bad axle just not enough support and you would be limited in your swap. and the cost would not be worth it.

37's or under build a good D44 or a 9"

94Dodge Truggy · 09-24-2007, 11:18 PM

Parts for the 50 are not as easy to locate and the wheel bearing assembly is weak. ROCKWELLS!

Stang849 · 09-24-2007, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JET455

What rear axle are you thinking and how big are you talking? tire size 35's, 37's, 40's

The D50 is not a bad axle just not enough support and you would be limited in your swap. and the cost would not be worth it.

37's or under build a good D44 or a 9"

I'm assuming we are going with 37" or larger tires. I found one right now that is going for $510 on ebay with no reserve, thats why I was asking. It's still early though in the auction, doesn't end until the 30th.

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Originally Posted by 94Dodge Truggy

Parts for the 50 are not as easy to locate and the wheel bearing assembly is weak. ROCKWELLS!

You wouldnt happen to know where to get some ROCKWELLS would you?

94Dodge Truggy · 09-24-2007, 11:29 PM

Nope, no rockwells. Don't even know what they are. no nope nuh uh

Stang849 · 09-24-2007, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 94Dodge Truggy

Nope, no rockwells. Don't even know what they are. no nope nuh uh

Yeah Yeah!!!

JET455 · 09-25-2007, 01:03 AM

Also a good idea is to learn to drive before going big......all these people go on one or two rides and the think they just need to be bigger. Some of the best rides can be on 31's and stock axles.

But if you must a good swap for a TJ is a set of F-350 axle 77-79 D60's

nickhuts · 12-18-2007, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 94Dodge Truggy

Parts for the 50 are not as easy to locate and the wheel bearing assembly is weak. ROCKWELLS!

yep i just had my wheel bearings replaced at 25000 miles and i am running
35s with no off roading

09-24-2007, 11:07 PM	#1
Stang849 Stinkin Bastige Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anderson Twp. Posts: 178 Images: 236	Newbie Front Axle question My wife (tjjeepjeep) and I are looking at starting to build her TJ for more serious offroading/rock crawling. Would a Ford F350 Dana 50 front axle be a good swap, or would it be better to just get a Dana 60? Thanks for the help.

09-24-2007, 11:18 PM	#2
JET455 Your wifes pimp! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Everywhere!!!!!! Posts: 548	What rear axle are you thinking and how big are you talking? tire size 35's, 37's, 40's The D50 is not a bad axle just not enough support and you would be limited in your swap. and the cost would not be worth it. 37's or under build a good D44 or a 9" __________________ if i am not currently offending you, i will be shortly.

09-25-2007, 01:03 AM	#7
JET455 Your wifes pimp! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Everywhere!!!!!! Posts: 548	Also a good idea is to learn to drive before going big......all these people go on one or two rides and the think they just need to be bigger. Some of the best rides can be on 31's and stock axles. But if you must a good swap for a TJ is a set of F-350 axle 77-79 D60's __________________ if i am not currently offending you, i will be shortly.

09-24-2007, 11:18 PM	#3
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Parts for the 50 are not as easy to locate and the wheel bearing assembly is weak. ROCKWELLS!

09-24-2007, 11:29 PM	#5
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Nope, no rockwells. Don't even know what they are. no nope nuh uh