For those running 38s and higher...axles?

[jrf]

For those that are running 38" tires or larger...who kept the stock axles? Do you off-road? How are they holding up?

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[smoverland]

For those that are running 38" tires or larger...who kept the stock axles? Do you off-road? How are they holding up?

I'm running 38x13.5 Milestar Pats on stock Max Tow axles and wheel pretty hard. So far, they've held up just fine. I may do a swap sometime in the future for my own peace-of-mind (and because it would be fun), but for now, I'm in the "try it and see what happens" phase!

 

[jrf]

I'm running 38x13.5 Milestar Pats on stock Max Tow axles and wheel pretty hard.

Thanks for the update...be sure to update us if anything does break!

Any more info on the build?

 

[smoverland]

Thanks for the update...be sure to update us if anything does break!

Any more info on the build?

Will do haha

You can check out my build page here or see some more in-depth info here. A lot of new changes are coming, too

 

[Desert Outlaw]

My front axle is getting ready to let go. I limped home this morning while on my way to work. I only ran Berdoo Canyon road and Gold Crown Road 2 times and the front axle is toast. I'm running 38" Patagonias with 10k on the odometer.

 

[jrf]

My front axle is getting ready to let go. I limped home this morning while on my way to work.

What exactly does that mean? Getting ready to let go?

 

[Desert Outlaw]

What exactly does that mean? Getting ready to let go?

I heard a loud, shrill noise coming from my front axle warning me that my front axle disconnect system is ready to grenade @jrf

 

[Desert Outlaw]

What exactly does that mean? Getting ready to let go?

Sorry for the ambiguity. "Let go" as in "Grenade". I was also told on FB that my axle seals might be defective. Tomorrow, I will take the truck in for a formal evaluation.

 

[Renegade]

Sorry for the ambiguity. "Let go" as in "Grenade". I was also told on FB that my axle seals might be defective. Tomorrow, I will take the truck in for a formal evaluation.

Post up what they determine, and if they cover it under warranty. I suspect that the disconnect motor sometimes fails to properly engage the locking collar. This has happened on some JLs as well. There is a FAD delete collar available from Spicer that I would like to install, but it may require programming...

 

[Desert Outlaw]

I was told online by someone who saw my videos the seals might not be holding the oil properly in place. This afternoon, I will take the Gladiator to the dealership and let them examine the problem.

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