Currie HD60 - Jeep Wrangler JK Front Axle Assembly

The Currie HD60 front axle assembly for 2007 thru 2018 Wrangler JK/JKU is a direct bolt-in solution that delivers next-level strength and reliability. The HD60 features our massively reinforced rotated 60-series high-clearance center section, 3.5-inch tubes, chromoly axles, and Currie heavy-duty forged inner knuckles that accept the factory outer JK steering and brake assemblies. Upgrade to an HD60 and enjoy your off-road adventures without worrying about front-end failure.

Details:

• HD60 High-Clearance Center Section with Rotated Cover Improves Obstacle Slide-Over
• High Volume Flow-Thru Pinion Oiling System Keeps Bearings Bathed in Cool Oil
• Rock Slider Low-Friction Skid Plate Glides Over Rocks
• 3.5 x .375-inch DOM Axle Tubes are Twice the Strength of the Stock Tubes
• Currie Chromoly 35-Spline Inner and 32-Spline JK Outer Axles
• Currie Heavy-Duty Forged JK Inner Knuckles
• Choice of 65.375 in. JK Width or 68 in. JL Rubicon Width
• Choice of Selectable Locker and Gear Ratio
• Currie Heavy-Gauge Laser Cut JK Brackets
• Upgraded 1350 Pinion Yoke
• Currie Rock-Proof Nodular Iron Differential Cover
• Satin Black Powder Coat Finish For Long Lasting Protection
• Retains the Vehicle's Stock Outer Steering Knuckles, Brake Assemblies, and Wheels
• Requires Aftermarket High-Clearance Tie Rod Assembly (see notes below)

The HD60 high-pinion axle for 2007 thru 2018 Wrangler JK/JKU features heavy-duty brackets and mounts in the stock location for a direct bolt-in fit. The vehicle's factory outer steering and brake components must be transferred to the HD60 to complete the assembly. A high-clearance aftermarket tie rod is required (see notes below). The vehicle's factory driveshaft will require modification or replacement to accommodate the larger 60 series housing and 1350 series u-joint

Product Features:

Designed and optimized using computer simulation, the HD60 is reinforced in critical areas with thicker walls and heavier webbing to deliver maximum strength, durability, and rigidity

HD60 radius bottom center section with replaceable AR400 skid plate delivers unmatched ground clearance, and improved obstacle slide-over

Gear diameter equals strength - the HD60's 9.75" gear (right) provides greater torque and load handling capacity when compared to the stock 8.26" gear (left)

Large diameter outer pinion bearing (right) is designed for the demands of reverse rotation/high pinion housings. Stock low pinion bearing (left)

High volume flow-thru recirculating oil system keeps pinion bearings bathed in cool oil, reducing operating temperatures and eliminating oil starvation issues

Large 3.5 in. diameter .375 wall axle tubes (left) are more than 3x the strength of the stock tubes (right) without being overweight or sacrificing ground clearance

Front axle steering geometry is optimized for lifted vehicles and large tires, featuring 5° of caster and 5° of pinion angle

Currie Performance 4340 chromoly axles provide superior end-to-end strength over OEM carbon steel axles. Black oxide coating helps protect from surface corrosion for improved durability

The upgraded 1350 pinion yoke provides increased strength and reliability over the failure-prone factory CV Joint

Differential Cover

Currie rock-proof nodular iron front cover protects expensive internals, adds structural support to the housing's face flange, and locates the driver’s side upper control arm mount

Lower control arm mounts are one-piece construction with integrated skid plates to help fend off bracket-seeking rocks

UV Stable Satin black powder coat finish adds long-lasting protection against rust and corrosion to keep your Currie HD60 looking its best

Notes

Front Axle Disconnect (FAD):This axle assembly eliminates the factory FAD and requires a computer programmer, such as the Tazer Mini or Tazer Lite, to disable the factory sensor and turn off the FAD warning message.

JK Width Tie Rod: The HD60 housing requires the use of a high-clearance aftermarket tie rod to prevent tie rod/housing interference at full turn. JK/JKU-compatible high-clearance tie rods are available from Steer Smarts (Yeti XD P/N 78065001)

JL Width Tie Rod and Drag Link: This requires a custom-width high-clearance tie rod and longer drag link with JK/JKU ends.

Driveshaft: A replacement driveshaft compatible with the larger 60 housing and 1350 yoke is required. Spicer PN 10113216is recommended (verify manufacturer vehicle fitment)

ABS Sensors: This does not include ABS sensors; the factory sensors from the stock axle must be retained and installed on the Currie housing

Computer Programming: Vehicles require a computer programmer to reset the gear ratio and tire height in the vehicle's computer for the proper function of the vehicle's stability control and transmission shift points

Steering Stabilizer: The HD60 ram assist bracket requires an aftermarket stud-style track bar bolt to accommodate a steering stabilizer. Trac bar bolts are available from FOX Racing P/N 803-02-028 or Synergy Manufacturing P/N 8806-01

Specifications

• Vehicle Fitment: 2007 thru 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU
• Center Section: HD60 high-pinion nodular iron radius bottom center section with thick walls and webbing, and integrated skid plate
• Pinion Bearing: Large diameter front pinion bearing matched to rear bearing
• Pinion Oiling: High volume flow-thru recirculating oil system
• Gear Set: Dana 60™ reverse rotation thick gear sets (compatible with super 60 reverse cut gears)
• Differential Carrier: Standard Dana 60 4.10 and down differential carriers with thick ring gears for all gear ratios
• Pinion Yoke: 1350 u-joint
• Skid Plate: AR400 hardened steel skid plate
• Differential Cover: Currie nodular-iron cover, Red
• Axle Tubes: 3.5 inch diameter x .375 wall DOM tube
• Axles: Currie Chromoly 35-Spline Inner and chromoly 32-Spline JK Outer Axles
• End Forgings: Currie JK heavy-duty forged steel inner C’s
• Steering Knuckles: Accepts the vehicle's factory steering knuckles
• Brake Rotors: Accepts the vehicle's factory front brake assemblies
• Brake Calipers: Accepts the vehicle's factory front calipers
• Tie Rod: Requires a high-clearance aftermarket tie rod similar to the Steer Smarts (Yeti XD P/N 78065001)
• Suspension Brackets: Heavy gauge 3/16 inch steel mounting brackets
• Geometry: Optimized for stock height up to 4 inch of lift
• Track Bar / Stabilizer Mount: Provides standard and raised track bar mounting locations. Ram mount bracket set up for 6.75" travel PSC steering ram or aftermarket steering stabilizer
• Width: 65.375-inch stock Wrangler JK/JKU width or 68.0- inch stock Wrangler JL Rubicon width
• Oil Capacity: 2.5 quarts of 75W-140 synthetic gear oil (API GL-5 Rated)
• Finish: Black satin powder coat

Build options

• Select Width: JK Width (65.375 in.), JL Rubicon Width (68 in.)
• Select Diff Cover Color: Red Powder Coat, Black Powder Coat
• Select Ratio: 4.56, 4.88, 5.13, 5.38
• Select Locker: ARB Air Locker, Electric Locker

Product information

• Part numbers vary by build options
• Brand: Currie Enterprises