{"product_id":"currie-hd60-jeep-wrangler-jl-front-axle-assembly","title":"Currie HD60 - Jeep Wrangler JL Front Axle Assembly","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Currie HD60 front axle assembly for the 2018 and newer Jeep Wrangler JL provides significant benefits for off-road enthusiasts seeking enhanced strength and durability. The HD60 features our massively reinforced rotated 60-series high-clearance center section, 3.5-inch tubes, chromoly axles with 1-ton u-joints, and Currie heavy-duty forged inner knuckles that accept the factory JL outer steering and brake assemblies. Give your Gladiator a fighting chance, run big tires, and forget about frontend failures - Check out the complete set of features below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDetails:\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e68 in. Factory JL Rubicon Width (+1.5 in. Over Non-Rubicon Models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHD60 High-Clearance Center Section with Rotated Cover Improves Obstacle Slide-Over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Volume Flow-Thru Pinion Oiling System Keeps Bearings Bathed in Cool Oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock Slider Low-Friction Skid Plate Glides Over Rocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5 x .375-inch DOM Axle Tubes are Twice the Strength of the Stock Tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrie Chromoly 35-Spline Inner and 32-Spline Outer Axles with 1-Ton 1480 U-Joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrie Heavy-Duty Forged JL Inner Knuckles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoice of Selectable Locker and Gear Ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrie Heavy-Gauge Laser Cut Brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgraded 1350 Pinion Yoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrie Rock-Proof Nodular Iron Differential Cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatin Black Powder Coat Finish For Long Lasting Protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetains the Vehicle's Stock Outer Steering Knuckles, Brake Assemblies, and Wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires Aftermarket High-Clearance Tie Rod Assembly (see note below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe HD60 high-pinion axle for the 2018 and newer Jeep Wrangler JL 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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrie HD60 High-Pinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned 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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRadius Center Section\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eHD60 radius bottom center section with replaceable AR400 skid plate delivers unmatched ground clearance, and improved obstacle slide-over\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHD60 Gear Strength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eGear 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)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarger Pinion Bearing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge diameter outer pinion bearing (right) is designed for the demands of reverse rotation\/high pinion housings. Stock low pinion bearing (left)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinion Oiling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh volume flow-thru recirculating oil system keeps pinion bearings bathed in cool oil, reducing operating temperatures and eliminating oil starvation issues\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTube Strength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge 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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeometry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eFront axle steering geometry is optimized for lifted vehicles and large tires, featuring 5° of caster and 5° of pinion angle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinion Yoke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe upgraded 1350 pinion yoke provides increased strength and reliability over the failure-prone factory CV Joint\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1-Ton Axle U-Joints\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eHD60 chromoly axles feature larger 1480 series 1-ton u-joints (right) that are 146% stronger than the stock 1350 u-joint (left) for unmatched end-to-end strength\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifferential Cover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurrie 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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl Arm Mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eLower control arm mounts are one-piece construction with integrated skid plates to help fend off bracket-seeking rocks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowder Coat Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eUV Stable Satin black powder coat finish adds long-lasting protection against rust and corrosion to keep your Currie HD60 looking its best\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront Axle Disconnect (FAD):\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTie Rod -\u003c\/strong\u003e The HD60 housing requires a high-clearance aftermarket tie rod to prevent tie rod\/housing interference at full turn. JL Rubicon\/JT compatible high-clearance tie rods are available from Steer Smarts (Yeti XD P\/N 78088001)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABS Sensors\u003c\/strong\u003e - This does not include ABS sensors; the factory sensors from the stock axle must be retained and installed on the Currie housing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveshaft\u003c\/strong\u003e - A replacement driveshaft compatible with the larger 60 housing and 1350 yoke is required. Spicer PN 10097841 is recommended (verify manufacturer vehicle fitment)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComputer Programming -\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteering Stabilizer -\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle Fitment: 2018 and newer Jeep Wrangler JL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing: HD60 high-pinion nodular iron radius bottom center section with thicker walls and webbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBearing Caps: Increased cross section nodular iron caps secured with ARP® fasteners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinion Bearing: Large diameter front pinion bearing matched to rear bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinion Oiling: High volume flow-thru recirculating oil system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGear Set: Dana 60™ reverse rotation thick gear sets (compatible with super 60 reverse cut gears)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferential Carrier: Standard Dana 60 4.10 and down differential carriers with thick ring gears for all gear ratios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinion Yoke: 1350 u-joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkid Plate: AR400 hardened steel skid plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferential Cover: Currie nodular-iron cover, Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAxle Tubes: 3 .5 inch diameter x .375 wall DOM tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAxles: Currie Chromoly 35-Spline Inner and chromoly 32-Spline JL Outer Axles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnd Forgings: Currie JL\/JT heavy-duty forged steel inner C’s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering Knuckles: Accepts the vehicle's factory steering knuckles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrake Rotors: Accepts the vehicle's factory front rotors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrake Calipers: Accepts the vehicle's factory front calipers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie Rod: Requires a JL Rubicon\/JT high-clearance aftermarket tie rod similar to the Steer Smarts (Yeti XD P\/N 78088001)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuspension Brackets: Heavy gauge 3\/16 inch steel mounting brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeometry: Optimized for stock height up to 4 inch of lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack Bar \/ Stabilizer Mount: Provides standard height track bar mounting location. 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