Rockwell axle length

94Dodge Truggy · 01-07-2008, 10:05 AM

On the 2.5 ton rockwell axles I have a few questions. How do you make the rear and front axles the same width from wheel bolting flange to wheel bolting flange. Another is are they all 6.72 ratios? And I guess you can not rotate the pinion and count the revolutions of the wheel to get a gear ratio due to the top loader gearing. :confused:

carwash · 01-07-2008, 10:44 AM

They are all 6.72:1 and yes, you can still do the rotation trick even with them being top loaders.

To make the front match the rear, you flip the hubs of the front axle in so that they are on the way the rears are. The bearings are the same, aside from the width of them. it will all interchange just fine.

94Dodge Truggy · 01-07-2008, 12:12 PM

Thanks man! Just tore into em last night and I started getting second thoughts about using em due to some difficulties.

carwash · 01-07-2008, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 94Dodge Truggy

Thanks man! Just tore into em last night and I started getting second thoughts about using em due to some difficulties.

There are some obstacles to overcome regarding them... They are definitely not as easy as throwing some 1-tons under there.

94Dodge Truggy · 01-07-2008, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by carwash

There are some obstacles to overcome regarding them... They are definitely not as easy as throwing some 1-tons under there.

I agree! I am finding them out as I go it seems. May order rims from US 6x6

fabricator · 01-09-2008, 12:36 AM

http://www.ouversonengineering.com/home
this site may be your friend

fabricator · 01-09-2008, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 94Dodge Truggy

I agree! I am finding them out as I go it seems. May order rims from US 6x6

I personnally haven't dealt with them, but their reputation
leaves a lot to be desired

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...ghlight=usa6x6

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...ghlight=usa6x6

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...ghlight=usa6x6

carwash · 01-09-2008, 10:12 AM

i was gonna keep my mouth shut about usa6x6, but can concur with rob, there are issues with them, and i wouldnt buy wheels from them. If you want custom wheels, get ahold of john at Stazworks. http://www.stazworks.com/

Ouverson sells the best rockwell parts made. i will be running his brakes, and 2" 41 spline shafts before long as well i'm sure.

94Dodge Truggy · 01-09-2008, 11:21 AM

I was told and have heard that usa6x6 had their stuff together finally but maybe that is not the case.

carwash · 01-09-2008, 11:57 AM

why risk it?

JET455 · 01-09-2008, 12:29 PM

USA6x6 is fine if you want to just get the centers to do it yourself and they are instock! But order wheels and you will wait and they will leak.....

94Dodge Truggy · 01-09-2008, 01:32 PM

$250 per wheel at usa6x6 and stazworks looks to be $90.00 higher each for 16.5x10 with rock ring and rockwell pattern.

carwash · 01-09-2008, 02:01 PM

then go with usa6x6, and i hope we don't have to say I told you so... good luck.

buy some centers and rockrings and do your own wheels.

JeepHD · 01-09-2008, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 94Dodge Truggy

$250 per wheel at usa6x6 and stazworks looks to be $90.00 higher each for 16.5x10 with rock ring and rockwell pattern.

Try http://www.greatlakeoffroad.com/h1wheels.html
Not sure if they do the wide rims or not, but they may just not advertise it. Seems like they do a lot more than they advertise. I have had good luck with them on some parts

carwash · 01-09-2008, 02:57 PM

just don't get your centers and rings from copperhead...

01-07-2008, 10:05 AM	#1
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Rockwell axle length On the 2.5 ton rockwell axles I have a few questions. How do you make the rear and front axles the same width from wheel bolting flange to wheel bolting flange. Another is are they all 6.72 ratios? And I guess you can not rotate the pinion and count the revolutions of the wheel to get a gear ratio due to the top loader gearing. :confused:

01-07-2008, 10:44 AM	#2
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	They are all 6.72:1 and yes, you can still do the rotation trick even with them being top loaders. To make the front match the rear, you flip the hubs of the front axle in so that they are on the way the rears are. The bearings are the same, aside from the width of them. it will all interchange just fine. __________________

01-09-2008, 12:36 AM	#6
fabricator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincy, Oh Posts: 947	http://www.ouversonengineering.com/home this site may be your friend __________________ For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....

01-09-2008, 10:12 AM	#8
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	i was gonna keep my mouth shut about usa6x6, but can concur with rob, there are issues with them, and i wouldnt buy wheels from them. If you want custom wheels, get ahold of john at Stazworks. http://www.stazworks.com/ Ouverson sells the best rockwell parts made. i will be running his brakes, and 2" 41 spline shafts before long as well i'm sure. __________________

01-09-2008, 11:57 AM	#10
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	why risk it? __________________

01-07-2008, 12:12 PM	#3
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Thanks man! Just tore into em last night and I started getting second thoughts about using em due to some difficulties.

01-09-2008, 11:21 AM	#9
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	I was told and have heard that usa6x6 had their stuff together finally but maybe that is not the case.

01-09-2008, 12:29 PM	#11
JET455 Your wifes pimp! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Everywhere!!!!!! Posts: 548	USA6x6 is fine if you want to just get the centers to do it yourself and they are instock! But order wheels and you will wait and they will leak..... __________________ if i am not currently offending you, i will be shortly.

01-09-2008, 01:32 PM	#12
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	$250 per wheel at usa6x6 and stazworks looks to be $90.00 higher each for 16.5x10 with rock ring and rockwell pattern.

01-09-2008, 02:01 PM	#13
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	then go with usa6x6, and i hope we don't have to say I told you so... good luck. buy some centers and rockrings and do your own wheels. __________________

01-09-2008, 02:57 PM	#15
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	just don't get your centers and rings from copperhead... __________________