Can it hold gear when cruising at 75mph and under 2k RPM?Here is mine, 3.5 inch lift stealth fenders 17 inch slabs 1 ton steering 40x13.50 and 4.88 gears, daily driven and rides perfect with this set up. Under 2K at 75mph.
Hello here is my input with my experience. I have had 40s on my JTR since February of last year. I have wheeled my truck pretty hard too. rock crawling, snow runs and everything in between. The stock axles have surprisingly held up. I am running 4.88 gears that were originally for the 37"s i was running. 5.13 or 5.38 are probably a better choice for 40s or you will experience shuttle shifting. The problem with those ratios is that they get weaker the lower you go until you go to a bigger axles. I started getting very bad death wobbles with the factory axles. I am currently in the process of installing Ford 1 ton axles. The total amount I have spent on them is right around $13,700. This includes everything. new ring and pinions, air lockers, compressor setup, tank, trusses, re gear labor and even new bead lock wheels. Also included is steering knuckle parts, powder coating, steel diff covers, redneck hydro assist, and new front and rear drivelines. I completely rebuilt the axles replacing every seal, u joint and bearings. I have put all of the labor in myself other than the regear. Its a much cheaper and stronger option than purchased dana 60 axles but you have to have a little know how and not be afraid to get dirty. It has been quite the experience for me. Here are a few photos taken last weekend of my progress. So far it seems to be going pretty smooth. I home some of this helps you with your build. By the way anyone below saying Gladiators aren't for wheeling probably hasn't tried it. Sure there are some places its not made for but mostly depends on the driver.
That’s amazing !! Congrats on the build and looking forward to hearing your experience with those axles! Surprised you had death wobble and I am curious what lift your are running? I also agree 100% that the JT is a fantastic wheeling platform if you get it on at least 37s.Hello here is my input with my experience. I have had 40s on my JTR since February of last year. I have wheeled my truck pretty hard too. rock crawling, snow runs and everything in between. The stock axles have surprisingly held up. I am running 4.88 gears that were originally for the 37"s i was running. 5.13 or 5.38 are probably a better choice for 40s or you will experience shuttle shifting. The problem with those ratios is that they get weaker the lower you go until you go to a bigger axles. I started getting very bad death wobbles with the factory axles. I am currently in the process of installing Ford 1 ton axles. The total amount I have spent on them is right around $13,700. This includes everything. new ring and pinions, air lockers, compressor setup, tank, trusses, re gear labor and even new bead lock wheels. Also included is steering knuckle parts, powder coating, steel diff covers, redneck hydro assist, and new front and rear drivelines. I completely rebuilt the axles replacing every seal, u joint and bearings. I have put all of the labor in myself other than the regear. Its a much cheaper and stronger option than purchased dana 60 axles but you have to have a little know how and not be afraid to get dirty. It has been quite the experience for me. Here are a few photos taken last weekend of my progress. So far it seems to be going pretty smooth. I home some of this helps you with your build. By the way anyone below saying Gladiators aren't for wheeling probably hasn't tried it. Sure there are some places its not made for but mostly depends on the driver.
Thank you. At the moment i am running bastard lift. Rock Krawler 4-1/2" coils all the way around. Rock Krawler rear adj. lower arms with the Pro X triangulated adj. upper arms with no track bar. Front has Steer Smart track bar and icon upper and lower arms. They will soon be replaced with Rock Krawlers long arm conversion Kit.
What axles are these?Here is mine, 3.5 inch lift stealth fenders 17 inch slabs 1 ton steering 40x13.50 and 4.88 gears, daily driven and rides perfect with this set up. Under 2K at 75mph.
@TRAILJT Any indications of what was causing the DW? How many miles on the stock axles and 40s? Were ball joints shot? etc?Hello here is my input with my experience. I have had 40s on my JTR since February of last year. I have wheeled my truck pretty hard too. rock crawling, snow runs and everything in between. The stock axles have surprisingly held up. I am running 4.88 gears that were originally for the 37"s i was running. 5.13 or 5.38 are probably a better choice for 40s or you will experience shuttle shifting. The problem with those ratios is that they get weaker the lower you go until you go to a bigger axles. I started getting very bad death wobbles with the factory axles. I am currently in the process of installing Ford 1 ton axles. The total amount I have spent on them is right around $13,700. This includes everything. new ring and pinions, air lockers, compressor setup, tank, trusses, re gear labor and even new bead lock wheels. Also included is steering knuckle parts, powder coating, steel diff covers, redneck hydro assist, and new front and rear drivelines. I completely rebuilt the axles replacing every seal, u joint and bearings. I have put all of the labor in myself other than the regear. Its a much cheaper and stronger option than purchased dana 60 axles but you have to have a little know how and not be afraid to get dirty. It has been quite the experience for me. Here are a few photos taken last weekend of my progress. So far it seems to be going pretty smooth. I home some of this helps you with your build. By the way anyone below saying Gladiators aren't for wheeling probably hasn't tried it. Sure there are some places its not made for but mostly depends on the driver.
Going bigger on the lift?
What grill guard are you running? Looks great!I've got 40's on my Rubicon and love it! Like yours, this truck will stay mostly on the road. I would imagine that serious trail riding would eventually force an axle upgrade, but so far, no complaints at all. The falcon steering stabilizer kit is also a good option with the bigger tires.
No I had not planned on going bigger. I am installing RK long arm front as soon as it arrives. I don't really want to raise the C.G. I wheel the crap out of it and do not want to increase the chance of rollover.
