superduty axle swap

independentrider

New member

• Nov 13, 2016

• #1

I have done my research on the swap. my concern is the rear diff clearance to the fuel tank. If you have done this swap please chime in. 2016 jku with 2003 f350 axles.

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SPOOOBY

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• Nov 13, 2016

• #2

You can do it without any issues, you can also cheat your coil mounts 1 " to drivers side and add a 1" wheel spacer to the passenger side if you have any clearance issues then adjust or tighten trac bar to recenter, you can make it fit no matter what. Its still going to be a substantial investment axles, regearing,lockers, brackets,tone rings, and a welder unless you can do it all you're all your self,its a hefty investment,for a couple thousand more,you could get dynatrac and bolt it in,not to mention the warranty,just my 2 cents


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independentrider

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• Nov 13, 2016

• #3

Kruebicon said:

You can do it without any issues, you can also cheat your coil mounts 1 " to drivers side and add a 1" wheel spacer to the passenger side if you have any clearance issues then adjust or tighten trac bar to recenter, you can make it fit no matter what. Its still going to be a substantial investment axles, regearing,lockers, brackets,tone rings, and a welder unless you can do it all you're all your self,its a hefty investment,for a couple thousand more,you could get dynatrac and bolt it in,not to mention the warranty,just my 2 cents


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thanks, I think about just buying dynatrac axles. $ 17,000 is too much for me. I do feel confident with the ford axle swap. thanks for the reassurance.

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TrainWreck618

Caught the Bug

• Nov 13, 2016

• #4

independentrider said:

thanks, I think about just buying dynatrac axles. $ 17,000 is too much for me. I do feel confident with the ford axle swap. thanks for the reassurance.

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$17000????

Try $11,990!!! For the 1 tons..




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notnalc68

That dude from Mississippi

• Nov 13, 2016

• #5

https://www.dynatrac.com/axle-assemblies/jeep-jk-wrangler/dynatrac-axle-sets.html


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WJCO

Meme King

• Nov 13, 2016

• #6

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2Cross

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• Nov 13, 2016

• #7

What is your plan for the rig?
Tire size? I've ran the 44/60 for five years with 37s and 5.7 V8 and got on the throttle without axle issues.
Superduty axles are tougher for sure but why?


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SPOOOBY

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• Nov 13, 2016

• #8

Yep there afordable now


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Grubbicon

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• Nov 13, 2016

• #9

After trying to clearance my stock tank I finally gave in and just put a fuel cell in the back of mine. Best part about that is Im now opened up to change the rear to a double triangulated 4link.



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SPOOOBY

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• Nov 13, 2016

• #10

That is what i want to do with genrite crawler tank,and eventually get the flat belly skid


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Rb1boxer_3

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• Nov 13, 2016

• #11

Get a rear 14bolt that's what I'm doing you won't have any clearance issues

Out in the Boonies

 

cozdude

Guy with a Red 2-Door

• Nov 13, 2016

• #12

notnalc68 said:

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This^^^^^


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notnalc68

That dude from Mississippi

• Nov 13, 2016

• #13

cozdude said:

This^^^^^


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That includes the Progrip brakes, also.


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BigPrince

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• Nov 13, 2016

• #14

I'm running an 08 sterling and was able to get it to fit in the rear. Had to cut and hammer and grind on both the tank, skids, and the pinion support. Pic:

 

independentrider

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• Nov 13, 2016

• #15

2Cross said:

What is your plan for the rig?
Tire size? I've ran the 44/60 for five years with 37s and 5.7 V8 and got on the throttle without axle issues.
Superduty axles are tougher for sure but why?


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just want to run 40s, have it ready to do a hemi swap in the future.

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independentrider

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• Nov 13, 2016

• #16

Grubbicon said:

After trying to clearance my stock tank I finally gave in and just put a fuel cell in the back of mine. Best part about that is Im now opened up to change the rear to a double triangulated 4link.
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yeah I want to avoid a fuel cell just to have the cargo area.

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independentrider

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• Nov 13, 2016

• #17

BigPrince said:

I'm running an 08 sterling and was able to get it to fit in the rear. Had to cut and hammer and grind on both the tank, skids, and the pinion support. Pic:

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damn that is tight. thanks for the pics that is what I wanted to see.

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Journeyman

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• Nov 13, 2016

• #18

At what point do you guys just sell your jeeps and jump to a buggy? Seams like some of you guys are trailering your JK's anyways. A purpose built buggy would probably be cheaper in the long run and do a lot better without the issues of the jk platform that you guys are dealing with.


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daddyusmaximus

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• Nov 13, 2016

• #19

For some guys, there's a lot of pride in building something up. To be able to drive there, wheel hard, and drive home is a big deal. "Trailer queen" has a bad stigma to it.

 

NecessaryEvil

Caught the Bug

• Nov 13, 2016

• #20

First off, if your worried about fuel tank clearance, I would run a 14 bolt in the rear. Second, it's all going to add up, why not save a few thousand more and get Dynatrac pro rock 60/60


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