Axle reinforcement or not

[grimmjeeper]

I have a 2024 JLU Sport 3.6 auto that I am hoping to build out this year, I have most parts planned and I will be doing 2.5 Clayton lift with 35" tires, re-gear and Eaton TT front and rear. I will not be rock crawling ever, just street and some TN mountain trails. The one thing i am not sure on is should I do anything to add strength to the axel, ball joints and c gusset. I assume since staying at 35s I should be OK, but since I do not have Rubicon axels I am not positive. I do not ever plan to go over 35s for street ability and do not want to do an axel swap.

For the level of what you're doing, you don't need a truss or gussets.

You probably don't really need upgraded shafts but since you're already taking the axle apart to regear, it's a good time to upgrade. No extra labor is needed to install shafts. Also, for a Truetrac in the front I would do a FAD delete shaft/or kit.

35s will also chew up factory ball joints faster so an upgrade to aftermarket while the axle is apart is good preventative maintenance. There is a little extra labor for ball joints but over half the labor is already being done so you save there too.

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