Jeep JT/JL- Currie Enterprises HD60 - High-Pinion Front Axle w/ 5.38 Gears and ARB LOCKER (5 LUG-68"W)

The Currie HD60 high-pinion front axle for the 2018 and newer Wrangler JL 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 JL inner knuckles. Upgrade to an HD60 and start enjoying your off-road adventures without the worry of frontend failure.

 

Details:

68 in. Stock JL Rubicon Width (+1.5 in. Over Non-Rubicon Models

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 JL Outer Axles

Currie Heavy-Duty Forged JL 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 (see note below)

 

The 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

Currie HD60 Features:

HD60 high-pinion nodular iron center section is simply the strongest 60 series casting we offer, with heavier main caps, ARP® main bolts, and additional reinforcement in critical areas                    

HD60 high-pinion radius bottom center section delivers unmatched ground clearance, and improved obstacle slide-over by presenting a smooth curve rather than the sharp leading edge found on other 60 housings

 Replaceable AR400 hardened steel skid plate resists deformation and gouging to slide over obstacles far better than iron housings or mild steel plates

 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 twice as strong as the factory tubes without being overweight or sacrificing ground clearance

 Upper control arm mounts feature rebuildable Johnny Joints® for maximum suspension articulation with unsurpassed durability

 Super strong Currie 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

Specifications:

Powder Coat - Black satin powder coat finish adds long-lasting protection against rust and corrosion to keep your HD60 looking its best

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 JL Outer Axles

End Forgings - Currie JL/JT 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

Trac Bar Mount - Ram mounting brackets welded to housing, setup for PSC 8” travel steering ram (not compatible with stock steering stabilizer)

Width - 68-inch stock Wrangler JL Rubicon width (1.5 inches wider overall than non-Rubicon models)

Finish - Black satin powder coat
 

Notes

Tie Rod: The HD60 housing requires the use of 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)

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 vehicles stability control and transmission shift points

Steering Stabilizer: The HD60 Ram assist bracket requires an aftermarket stud style trac 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