Portal Axels for 392

[joetimmons]

These 74 weld portal axels while are pricy at 25k for the JL seem like (unless I am missing some other down side) one of the easiest way to keep everything stock on the 392 but still get 4" of lift - curious what yall think?

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[Dyolfknip74]

These 74 weld portal axels while are pricy at 25k for the JL seem like (unless I am missing some other down side) one of the easiest way to keep everything stock on the 392 but still get 4" of lift - curious what yall think?

Do a search on Google for "portal axles JLWranglerforum".
There has been some talk on them already.

 

[GATORB8]

All the lift, none of the flex.

I'd wager the install would be more difficult than just lifting.

 

[joetimmons]

good point

 

[1996cc]

Since I already grenaded my rear locker and twisted a rear chromoly axleshaft, I would be scared of any extra stress on the factory axles. One could argue the gear reduction may take some strain off the stock shafts and diff parts, but then they encourage adding 40”s. So you’re adding the weight of 40”s, likely beadlocks, portal weight, to axle housings that are barely sufficient for stock tires.

Not against portals. It would be badass to have my rig on tons and then have a set of portals to slap on for snow. I’d daily and all my regular wheeling on tons and 40”s. Then for snow, slap on the portals and something crazy like 44”s just for snow bashing. ??‍

 

[Zandcwhite]

All you'd need to add flex is shocks. All you'd need for axle housing strength would be trussing. 4" of lift while retaining more uptravel than most kits as you wouldn't need to add bumpstops to run 37's and maybe even 40's with gutted fenders. On a Rubicon you'd have an effective axle ratio of 5.00, low enough for 37's for sure. On an xr you'd be at 5.56 gearing. Taking 22% of the load off the shafts and ring and pinion is substantial. That's the same effective load as stock 33's on 40's, with the dif clearance of 48's. Too rich for my blood but would make for a bad ass setup.

 

[Deleted User 38384]

These 74 weld portal axels while are pricy at 25k for the JL seem like (unless I am missing some other down side) one of the easiest way to keep everything stock on the 392 but still get 4" of lift - curious what yall think?

I saw something on Instagram the other day, was the picture of an axle with a 40-in wheel/tire, and on the other side it had a portal with a 35 inch wheel/tire. They both provided the same amount of clearance.

I personally plan on getting some portals at some point. My understanding is that they aren't really ideal for off-roading. There's a lot of downsides to them when it comes to hardcore rock crawling and such. That being said if I did go for some portals, I would go for the brand of Werewolf Portals. I believe they're from Poland or somewhere out in eastern europe. Good brand, way less expensive than those 74 weld ones.

Depending what my Jeep turns into, and whether it ends up becoming a full-fledged rock crawler in 20 years or not, I might go for portals at some point in the future. But that's so far away, I might as well not even think about it now. Just a distant dream!

 

[SSWIM]

Where did you get the idea they weren't for off road. They ARE designed for off road. Look at many of the rock buggies, all of the top guys are running them. Extremely durable and great clearance.

Many advantages to them.

Sam

 

[Jeep Wick]

$14,500 for the Werewolf ones. I like the idea of portals but these prices are insane.
https://werewolftech.com/en/catalog/portal-axles/portals-for-jeep/portal-axles-for-jeep-wrangler-jl

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