How much clearance do you have?

[guy]

With all the talk about how small a tire you can run with a dana 60 so it's not a anchor for non comp rig got me thinking about other axles clearances to. How much ground clearance do you have? measure from gound to lowest piont and from ground to center of axle or hub. I'm not trying to be a dick and start a fight just curious about some tech. My rubicon 44 is 10.75 to lowest piont and 16.25 to center line of axle tube with 36 irok radials @ 30psi.

[RalphXJ]

I have never measured from the ground up, as my tires are normally at about 4psi. However, I do know, measuring from the axle center line to the lowest point on the diff (its been shaved flat), I have more ground clearance with the Ford 9in then it did with a D35!

[Fourx4sr4me]

Toyota axles on 38 TSL/SX's at 8 psi.
11.5 inches to the bottom (Not shaved) and 16.25 inches at the centerline of the axle.

[beat1078]

Pretty high up...not like presidential access clearance but I have connections.

[beat1078]

Oh...you were talking about your rig..
Right..

[wpaeb]

I'll be welding on mine tonight.:gear_roll::gear_roll: I'll measure front and back if I get it back on the ground.

[CESCO]

:039:14" to the bottom of a 14b with 33"

[steveg0690]

:039:14" to the bottom of a 14b with 33"

Is that even possible? Maybe i'm confused and not thinking clearly.

33" tires /2 = 16.5" to axle centerline...in a perfect world. More likely less.

Are you saying that the bottow of the pumpkin is only 2.5in lower than that?

[steveg0690]

1" = 12" in my house. Don't tell my wife any different.

[Deadman 94 xj]

10.25" to dif
14.38" to bottom of the axle tube.

8.8 on 35's at 26psi

[wpaeb]

38.5 Boogers w/7psi
Front d60 10 5/16
Rear 149 shaved 12

[guy]

38.5 Boogers w/7psi
Front d60 10 5/16
Rear 149 shaved 12

Whats it measure to the center line of the axle? I want to know how small them boggers really are.

[justin'sbig7]

11" to bottom of diff 15" to bottom of axle tube dana 44. 36" iroks @22 psi and a good bit of wear

this is a great thread idea, gives hard evidence to the boat anchor theory. looks like there really may not be as much difference as once thought

[oros35]

Best way to compare is take the difference between the bottom of the diff and axle centerline. That will eliminate the uncertainty of tires.

While this number may only be around an inch, that inch you will probably notice.

[guy]

Best way to compare is take the difference between the bottom of the diff and axle centerline. That will eliminate the uncertainty of tires.

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Thats why I was looking for the ground to axle center line measurement to. then just subtract the 2 numbers and theres your diff clearance. Plus the ground to axle center line will tell you what your tires measurement really is.



While this number may only be around an inch, that inch you will probably notice.

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I wasn't trying to go after just the 60 swap. I was looking for all axles like the 30, 35 ,sammy axles or what ever. I just wanted to find out some tech for anyone looking to do any kind of swap and maybe show how much clearance you lose being aired down or that your 33 isn't really a 33. I hope that I'm not coming off like a dick to anyone thats not what I'm going for just trying to find out some tech on all axles no matter what your running or want to run.

So lets see some other axle measurement no matter what it is.

[CESCO]

I actually measured mine this weekend, running 40" with 8psi

D60 13" to bottom of diff, 18" to the center of the tube
14B 12" to bottom of diff, 18" to the center of the tube

both of the axles are shaved also

[CESCO]

11" to bottom of diff 15" to bottom of axle tube

what do you have to the center of the axle tube? that way it will tell you what the actual tire height is.

[somethingclever]

17.5" to front axle centerline: D44 - 11.5"
17.5" to rear axle centerline: D60 - 11.25"

[DMG]

Front toyota axle on 36 inch Iroks at 15-20 psi

16 to tube
12.5 to lowest point
25.5 to frame

[CESCO]

Front toyota axle on 36 inch Iroks at 15-20 psi

16 to tube
12.5 to lowest point
25.5 to frame

is that 16" to the center of the tube? and are your Iroks radials or bias?

[CESCO]

17.5" to front axle centerline: D44 - 11.5"
17.5" to rear axle centerline: D60 - 11.25"

what type and size of tire are you running?

[dan58]

Who the hell knows right now. I still have a ways to go.....

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa319/dan58jeeptj/pile%20rebuild%202010/2e9a58f4.jpg

[DMG]

is that 16" to the center of the tube? and are your Iroks radials or bias?

D'oh! That is to the bottom of the front tube. They are bias.

[techno]

Toyota 8" rear diff with 32's @ 32psi

10.0" lowest point
15.25" axle centerline

[CESCO]

Who the hell knows right now. I still have a ways to go.....

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa319/dan58jeeptj/pile%20rebuild%202010/2e9a58f4.jpg
BEEN THERE BEFORE... I still have alot to do, but at least I can take it out if I want to:035:

[CESCO]

D'oh! That is to the bottom of the front tube. They are bias.

need to know the measurement to the center of the axle tube. that way it is easy to look on this thread to know how to calculate what clearance you have using that axle.

[Deadman 94 xj]

ttt

[ridgerunner97]

I've got to get my measurements since its just sitting dead in my driveway for the last week or so...:(

[joe_and_jeep]

Who cares about ground clearance, if my D60s scrape I'll just put the skinny pedal down. Isn't that why we build 60s? That 1 inch I lose I'll make up with brute strength and driver ability.

[Deadman 94 xj]

I agree Joe. This is more for fun than anything to make decisions over. To me anyway. I was looking for this to compare my old setup to the new setup and I remembered I posted here.

It would be cool to keep this going.

[guy]

Who cares about ground clearance, if my D60s scrape I'll just put the skinny pedal down. Isn't that why we build 60s? That 1 inch I lose I'll make up with brute strength and driver ability.

truth. This is how I feel,but alot of people live and die for 1''. :102:

[Deadman 94 xj]

Can I run a 14 bolt on 33's?

That's what I'm saying. If you guys would quit your whining people might actually post specs! :flipoff2:

[2002wranglerX]

Can I run a 14 bolt on 33's?

That's what I'm saying. If you guys would quit your whining people might actually post specs! :flipoff2:

I've seen it, and dude did great...


Personally I'd rather scrape than have weaker axles

[Deadman 94 xj]

I've seen it, and dude did great...


Personally I'd rather scrape than have weaker axles

I agree lol.

I'm just bored and wanted numbers to look at! haha

I already got what I needed from the thread but I figured it would still be a cool resource. I don't plan on running a 14bolt on 33's though.

[MemorEsto]

My 8.8 limited me on a couple of really rutted up muddy hill climbs when I was on 33's locked F n R. I can't imagine a 14bolt

[Deadman 94 xj]

Mine did the same on 35's but I think a lot of that had to do with driver error. :D

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t250/tnetz777/Junk/jeeprearbumper093.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t250/tnetz777/Junk/jeeprearbumper092.jpg

[funnyguy595]

I have 9" front and rear with 35s and I am at 11.25". I can't check what the tube measurment is because my brother has my jeep as a loaner.

[CESCO]

good info here

[The_War_Wagon]

How much clearance do you have?


http://content.internetvideoarchive.com/content/photos/009/000413_13.jpg GLG-20 :gear_cool2:

[gonecheenin]

The actual measurement is not the whole story - the shape of the contour, weight of the assembly, and and over all foot print of the center section is a huge part of it.

I spent good money to make a smaller diff as strong as a 60 to avoid running a heavy anchor of a stock 1 ton axle - but I'd run Pro-rock CRD 60's without hesitation given the financial ability.