Snapped Front Axle

[Beazt_253]

Hello, I have a 2021 Gladiator with front end collision. I am considering spending the money and buying a whole new front axle for it but before I proceed I wanted to know if I can replace just the gear box and spindle? Is it better to just get a whole new axle or just replace the parts that are broken? Reason im not sure it the damage could have damaged the gear box internals...

I drilled a bolt into the axle to be able to move the jeep from place to place lol....

Thanks in Advance!

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[khockey02]

You can pick up a front sport axle for ~$1200. Personally I’d rather just get a known-good unit than put money into something I’d always be worrying about. It may change the math a bit if you plan to add lockers, regear, etc.

 

[azmojave]

I would replace the whole thing.

 

[22EcoDs]

Replace the whole thing.

 

[Renegade]

Definitely replace it with an entire new one. Is it an insurance claim, or are you paying for it out of pocket?

 

[Beazt_253]

Definitely replace it with an entire new one. Is it an insurance claim, or are you paying for it out of pocket?

out of pocket :/

 

[Beazt_253]

You can pick up a front sport axle for ~$1200. Personally I’d rather just get a known-good unit than put money into something I’d always be worrying about. It may change the math a bit if you plan to add lockers, regear, etc.

where can I get it? I've been looking for a while and best price I found was $3,000 without shipping...

 

[rharr]

I would start in the for sale section here on this site

 

[khockey02]

Here is a full set for $2500. If you contact the sellers or keep an eye out, youll find one. I see them pop up every once in awhile for other conversions.

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/sport-s-dana-44-axles-2500.41706/

 

[kooltoys]

out of pocket :/

car-parts.com

 

[kooltoys]

Here is a full set for $2500. If you contact the sellers or keep an eye out, youll find one. I see them pop up every once in awhile for other conversions.

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/sport-s-dana-44-axles-2500.41706/

rubi axles are around but more in the $5k range

 

[Beazt_253]

car-parts.com

Thats where the one for 3K is

 

[Beazt_253]

Here is a full set for $2500. If you contact the sellers or keep an eye out, youll find one. I see them pop up every once in awhile for other conversions.

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/sport-s-dana-44-axles-2500.41706/

Has only the rear, in need of the front :/

 

[Trickster]

Can you be sure the rest is okay?
I mean hairline stress cracks or fatigue from the impact could exist.
Just saying.

 

[Beazt_253]

Can you be sure the rest is okay?
I mean hairline stress cracks or fatigue from the impact could exist.
Just saying.

Right, wouldn't want the headache later on replacing it for the 2nd time lol

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