Topic: rear axle mods

[REG535]

High Clearance axle kit installed from Roger (4crawler) or a tg rear housing? Am leaning towards the 4crawler way, because of the problems I have read about the rear housings leaking oil, and having to grind the 3rd member to fit

Any other advice to stay away or not to, post it

[stihlmohawk]

According to the t.g. website they have fixed the issues ...

[Peterbuilt84]

Well one is $60 and the other is $450. I don't know if money is a factor in your choice, but if so the choice is pretty obvious. The tg housing is a lot stronger than a stock housing though.

[REG535 [OP]]

I saw they said they did. But, I want to know more, I remember a couple of people running them on this board, one said he wouldnt ever get it again and bent eaisly etc.

Anyhow. They do look stronger, but money plays a role, and for me $60 is the route for me. But I never learned how to weld good enough to do this. So it will cost some more for to be put on. Plus, if i did get the tg housing i would have get ifs axles and brakes to go with it. Which is more money. eh.

[OOPS]

I have been running the TG housing for a couple of years with no problems as far as leaks or anything else for that matter. As far as grinding the bottom lip, I did that with an 80 grit flap wheel after it was in the truck, took about two miniutes.

There is also another option out there, Ruffstuff also make a housing and can be made any width you want it. All you have to do is tell Dan what you want.

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/TOY8.html

[REG535 [OP]]

Thanks OOPs for the info, I am still on the fence about my decision, I talked to Dan before hes a cool guy, but that is a heavy axle 100lbs, is the TG housing lighter i thought, and the toy stock is lighter then both.
I thought about ruffstuff or diamond, the weight seems to be a factor, and a diamond costs a pretty penny.

I think you mentioned somewhere that giving cleanrce to a stock toy axle was not worth the hours etc. Maybe i shouldn't worry about the weight, and just get the ruffstuff. I dont know, we'll see.

[Nimyad]

The weight's down low so I wouldn't worry about that to much.

[Peterbuilt84]

Aftermarket housing are going to weigh more plain and simple. They are also made from much stronger material.

[REG535 [OP]]

Thanks for the help. Yea I probably shouldn't worry about it, and just a get a stronger housing. I think Ruffstuff is a close choice right now. I dont feel like wasting time adding armor or clearancing a stock axle.

[OOPS]

Heavier un-sprung is not bad except in high speed. The heavier will make it not as tippy.

"I thought about ruffstuff or diamond, the weight seems to be a factor, and a diamond costs a pretty penny."


Diamond housings are pricey but there is a reason. Brian has put a lot into them and is constantly improving them. One feature I like about them is the dual axle seals.

[REG535 [OP]]

Thanks for the info everyone and OOPs. Yes, I like the dual axle seals as well. I think for now I might as well save until I have enough for a Diamond. The feautures of the Diamond make it seem better then Ruffstuff for only 250 more.

As for now till I get enough saved up for the Diamond, am just going to run stock rear axle, put some sky armor on it or marlins, u-bolt flip kit from front range, and sky's rear shock mount. So then I can have some money to still had a rear locker.

Has anyone tried a Nitro Ring and Pinon the HD series, they an upgrade that features 29 spline instead of 27. I want to get those in 4.56 flavor and an ARB or Zip. I will have to change the front also to 4.56. I think this ratio will be fine with a340h and 22re with 31-33'' tires. Thx, or stick with Yukon gears?