Product Description
Currie Enterprises HD60 High Pinion Front Axle with Gears & Locker (Wrangler JK 2007-2018)
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The Currie HD60 high-pinion front axle for the 2007 thru 2018 Wrangler JK/JKU is a direct bolt-in solution that delivers next-level strength and reliability. The HD60 features a massively reinforced rotated 60 series center section, 3.5-inch tubes, chromoly axles, and heavy-duty forged JK inner knuckles. Upgrade to an HD60 and start enjoying your off-road adventures without the worry of frontend failure.
The HD60 high-pinion axle for 2007-2018 Jeep 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
Kit Includes:
- Front axle assembly
- Direct Bolt-in Fit for Wrangler JK/JKU
- 65.375-Inch. Stock JK Width
- 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 Eaton ELocker or ARB Air Locker
- Choice of 4.56, 4.88, 5.13, or 5.38 Gear Ratio
- Currie Heavy-Gauge Laser Cut 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
- Housing - HD60 high-pinion nodular iron radius bottom center section with thicker walls and webbing
- Bearing Caps - Increased cross section nodular iron caps secured with ARP® fasteners
- 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 rotors
- Brake Calipers - Accepts the vehicle's factory front calipers
- Tie Rod - Accepts the vehicle's factory tie rod
- Suspension Brackets - Heavy gauge 3/16 inch steel mounting brackets
- Control Arm Mounts - Johnny Joints® installed with greaseable bolt
- Geometry - Optimized for stock height up to 4 inch of lift
- Track Bar Mount - Ram mounting brackets welded to housing, setup for PSC 8” travel steering ram (not compatible with stock steering stabilizer)
- Width - 65.375-inch stock Wrangler JK/JKU width
- Finish - Black satin powder coat
Notes:
** 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)
*** This does not include ABS sensors, the factory sensors from the stock axle must be retained and installed on the Currie housing
**** Vehicles require a computer programmer to reset the gear ratio and tire height in the vehicle's computer for the proper function of the vehicles stability control and transmission shift points
***** The HD60 ram assist bracket requires an aftermarket stud style track bar bolt to accommodate a steering stabilizer. Track bar bolts are available from FOX Racing P/N 803-02-028 or Synergy Manufacturing P/N 8806-01
