Welcome Wayfinder!!!

[4.3LXJ]

Just go get them quickly. It doesn't get any better

[Wayfinder]

I really appreciate the fast response! I jumped on them and they're now mine. Perhaps a bit of a gamble with a deposit "sight unseen", but the seller sounded like a reasonable adult and I'm inclined to have a little faith in humanity.

[4.3LXJ]

Congrats. I have an eye on some myself for a future project

[Wayfinder]

I'm planning to grab the axles this weekend and that got me searching for information on heavy they are. Most of what I found suggested the rear is pretty easy to move but the front was another story. Care to "weigh" in on how heavy/difficult this might be to load?

[4.3LXJ]

If you have been eating your Wheaties, yes you can load them yourself. Just move one end at a time. And yes, the front is heavier. But it has a tie rod on it so you have something nice to grab

[Wayfinder]

Good to know those Wheaties will pay off after all.

Plan of action is starting to come together. Get the 44's in place, with a Superflex 3.5" lift (adjustable arms), bilstein shocks - probably driveshaft. I'm really tempted to do the ARB lockers as part of this process. They were part of a long term vision, but I can't help but think it makes sense to try to make this happen in sync with the 44's. Thoughts?

[bluedragon436]

I'd say if they already have a Posi and such I'd just run em like they are, as that'll already be a pretty darn nice setup... But if you have the money and really want the ARB's, might as well go for it!!

[4.3LXJ]

ARBs are great. However if you don't have to run in snow and ice, an auto locker in both ends will be more seamless for you. Those you don't have to pay attention to. A ARB you will need to occasionally turn on and off the front for steering purposes when not moving and depending on how much tire you run, you may need a ram assist to go with that

[XJ Wheeler]

I don't think this has been discussed but these axles will need new suspension brackets.

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