JK/JKU- Currie Enterprises HD60 - High-Pinion Axle w/ 4.88 Gears and ARB Locker (5 Lug)

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.

Details:

• 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 E-Locker 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
   

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

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

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

Specifications:

• 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
• Trac 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

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)

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