jk axels and the recon?

wanderer · Jul 8, 2017

I see the regular rubicon has "heavy duty axels" but the recon has "updated dana 44" any one know what the difference is. Some say they the axels form the new JL but that hasn't been released?
Also my understanding is that the recon rides 1.5 inches higher. IF this is true could I sneak 315 70 17 in there with out a lift ? maybe just wheel spacers?

Saharaunlmtd · Jul 8, 2017

wanderer said:
I see the regular rubicon has "heavy duty axels" but the recon has "updated dana 44" any one know what the difference is. Some say they the axels form the new JL but that hasn't been released?
Also my understanding is that the recon rides 1.5 inches higher. IF this is true could I sneak 315 70 17 in there with out a lift ? maybe just wheel spacers?

Recon rides 0.5" inches higher and the upgraded 44 is the Milspec axle with larger C's and thicker tubes.

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JKDream · Jul 8, 2017

Saharaunlmtd said:
Recon rides 0.5" inches higher and the upgraded 44 is the Milspec axle with larger C's and thicker tubes.

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I've heard this multiple times, but they look exactly the same on every photo I can find.

Saharaunlmtd · Jul 8, 2017

JKDream said:
I've heard this multiple times, but they look exactly the same on every photo I can find.

I was at the dealership the other day kneeling under the front bumper when a salesperson came over, lol. They are thicker. I should've snapped a pic but he probably thought I was nuts already.

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MR.Ty · Jul 8, 2017

JKDream said:
I've heard this multiple times, but they look exactly the same on every photo I can find.

From gOOse04's instagram account. He just got a Recon and it looks different from my front 44.

notnalc68 · Jul 8, 2017

MR.Ty said:
From gOOse04's instagram account. He just got a Recon and it looks different from my front 44.

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That's what they should have been doing, all along.

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Saharaunlmtd · Jul 8, 2017

Always like a reason to go see Jeeps. from the lot

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kyle521 · Jul 8, 2017

anyone know if you can buy this from the dealer yet? Looks better than that spicer axle that just has barely thicker tubes

VeruGE*144 · Jul 8, 2017

Saharaunlmtd said:
Always like a reason to go see Jeeps. from the lot

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Wow, that looks much better the original d44.

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Saharaunlmtd · Jul 8, 2017

VeruGE*144 said:
Wow, that looks much better the original d44.

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Yup, looks like my 44 with the EVO gusset.

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Saharaunlmtd · Jul 8, 2017

kyle521 said:
anyone know if you can buy this from the dealer yet? Looks better than that spicer axle that just has barely thicker tubes

There's a vendor on eBay that has them. Complete axle with 4.10s to your door for $2495.

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JKDream · Jul 8, 2017

MR.Ty said:
From gOOse04's instagram account. He just got a Recon and it looks different from my front 44.

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That is quite an improvement. Did they increase the tube diameter as well or just thicker?

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jorgelrod · Jul 9, 2017

JKDream said:
That is quite an improvement. Did they increase the tube diameter as well or just thicker?

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Just the thickness, it still a 2" tube...

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OverlanderJK · Jul 9, 2017

Isn't it just an ultimate 44?

Pthorpe84 · Jul 9, 2017

notnalc68 said:
That's what they should have been doing, all along.

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Agreed

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Mybadjk · Jul 9, 2017

OverlanderJK said:
Isn't it just an ultimate 44?

I think the ultimates have slightly. Offer tubes than the stock 44. J8 tubes are thicker, bigger and bigger cs.

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Mybadjk · Jul 9, 2017

Online it shows they have a 5x5.5 lug pattern instead of 5x5. Would be sweet if the recon came with the j8 Dana 60 dynatrac shows on their site.

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aermotor · Jul 9, 2017

kyle521 said:
anyone know if you can buy this from the dealer yet? Looks better than that spicer axle that just has barely thicker tubes

It's going to cost you about the same as a ProRock 44. Don't buy a factory axle if you're going to spend that much anyway...

JKDream · Jul 17, 2017

Saw this today. Interesting. Looks like a 3" tube? If mods want to edit the watermark feel free. I can't as I'm on my phone.

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WJCO · Jul 17, 2017

JKDream said:
Saw this today. Interesting. Looks like a 3" tube? If mods want to edit the watermark feel free. I can't as I'm on my phone.

Tube thickness won't matter if he doesn't fasten that drive shaft.

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