9 inch front axle???

Goatrider · Apr 28, 2017

Our idea was to find what shafts fit and use the corresponding axle to make it work... So if a 60 is the right axle couldn't I nessicarity find a Dana 60 and use one of the housings and centers we already have for a 9 inch and just put the knuckles on and truss it and have a considerably stronger axle for A relatively low amount of money?

TBItoy · Apr 28, 2017

Goatrider said:
Our idea was to find what shafts fit and use the corresponding axle to make it work... So if a 60 is the right axle couldn't I nessicarity find a Dana 60 and use one of the housings and centers we already have for a 9 inch and just put the knuckles on and truss it and have a considerably stronger axle for A relatively low amount of money?

The 9" isn't stronger than a 60. Maybe you meant "considerably lighter".

The only way a front 9" would be stronger than a front 60 is if you run a high dollar 10" gear 3rd member.

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BUG-E J · Apr 28, 2017

If you are going custom I woukd call ecgs and talk about the hp 60. I love mine and they can build it to whatever length and tubing thickness you want. I just told them I wanted mine to fit all my lp 60 stuff and it worked flawlessly. The chunk they use has stupid ground clearance

BUG-E J · Apr 28, 2017

http://www.hardlinecrawlers.com/forums/index.php?topic=51052.0

Goatrider · Apr 28, 2017

TBItoy said:
The 9" isn't stronger than a 60. Maybe you meant "considerably lighter".

The only way a front 9" would be stronger than a front 60 is if you run a high dollar 10" gear 3rd member.

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I meant stronger for the weight, lol

gottagofast · Apr 28, 2017

My .02... saving what? 80 lbs? Just guessing....
I'd say run a 60, save a bunch of money n spend it elsewhere....

Heck.... some folks are filling tires w water to gain weight down low....

patman · Apr 28, 2017

Isn't that Carlisle a 33" tractor tire?
Those scout axles will be fine with a 35-37" tire assuming you aren't trying to bounce up hills and your buggy is relatively light weight

Aftermarket alloy shafts are available as well

Goatrider · Apr 28, 2017

Ok, well thanks everyone!!! The information you've shared is great!!! Hopefully me and dad can come to a conclusion on the front axle lol

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money_pit_yj · May 11, 2017

I can't help with the axle but I do have a 9" front output shaft. :indianajones:

paradisepwoffrd · May 11, 2017

Re:

Im talking building your own third. ~$300 for nodular third with pinion support, ~$150 for gears, ~$50 spool, ~$100 install kit. Is it the best, no but itll hold up and isnt crazy $$$.

KyTrash · May 12, 2017

Which 9 inch centers was Shane Keller using in his Green Buggy, the one Robert Roach bought ??

tnford88 · May 13, 2017

I got 9" front and full float 9" rear in my s10. They have held up decent beating on them with 40" ltbs and a 4.3 v6. They are Tex Racing 3rd (billet yokes,caps,arp studs, etc) with rcv axles. With that said though I have decided to swap a kingpin 60 and 14 bolt in for ease of parts availability and I believe I bent the short side of my front housing because it's eating seals and hub barley fits in where axle sits off center. I'd definitely recommend a heavy duty housing vs using a factory center like mine were built.

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