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Mtn WJ
10-26-2005, 12:51 AM
My Currie HP9 arrived yesterday. I have been pretty busy this week but I did get a spare moment to open the crate and look at it. Its beautiful and shiney. So far with a quick tape measurement it looks like they got it right or at least they built it according to my measurements.

Anyway hopefully next week I can put it in.

LouisianaZJ
10-26-2005, 12:53 AM
$$$$$$$$$$,$$$$$$$$$$$$$m
:smt025 :supz:

Mtn WJ
10-26-2005, 01:01 AM
No shit it is the single most expensive thing I bought for my Jeep to date.

Hopefully it will be my last rear axle repair.

ELLLLLIOTTTTT
10-26-2005, 01:10 AM
now after all of these threads of coming up with ideas of an axle swap for ya, you pull this on us. get us some pics as we all are jealous of your bolt in bling.

Mtn WJ
10-26-2005, 01:18 AM
Well its not exactly going to bolt in. I did not get the brackets put on it. Curries data on WJs was a little soft so I just ordered it with the correct width, wheel pattern, High Pinion, 4.11's, Detroit, rear discs etc. I need to do the brackets and then take it to an axle guy I know to have my D35 tone rings put on and then finally put on the tone ring sensors. For now I will just put in the axle and keep the front tone rings wired to the rear sensor inputs to have the speedo and computer work but no abs for awhile.

kevin at kevinsoffroad took care of me by the way so if you ever need a currie call him.

Keith

Bustin' Loose
10-26-2005, 05:21 PM
Nice Keith! At least you are one step closer!

Like Dave Said. You broke your axle the same day we got engaged and it STILL looks like we'll be married before you fix you damn jeep!

Pics would be really nice though. I'm lacking stuff to drool over. ;)

rrubio
10-27-2005, 01:23 PM
Nice Keith.How much mula did you end up spending on that bad boy?

JohnBoulderCO
10-27-2005, 04:28 PM
You know the saying, "If you have to ask....." :eek:

Ramon, You and I need to paint BLING on the diff housing at GSW 06!
Keith we are jealous, can't you tell. :supz:

Pitch
10-29-2005, 12:14 PM
I am jealous Keith. I looked into a similar build up for my rear end... Currie Hi 9, 4.56's, etc. However, when I got to pricing it out, I realized I'd have to sell my other Jeep just to put an axle under the dub. Needless to say, there are still two Jeeps, and two shitty 35 rear ends sitting under them in my garage.

-Eric

OverkillZJ
10-29-2005, 12:24 PM
PICS OR BAN.

JohnBoulderCO
10-29-2005, 02:36 PM
I'm going to be seeing his 9" up close next week, when the brackets go on.

Don't take that the wrong way.:)

rrubio
10-29-2005, 02:54 PM
You know the saying, "If you have to ask....." :eek:

Ramon, You and I need to paint BLING on the diff housing at GSW 06!
Keith we are jealous, can't you tell. :supz:
Jealous we are and if it dissappears at GSW 06 im sure you will know who to look for.

ELLLLLIOTTTTT
10-29-2005, 05:18 PM
I'm going to be seeing his 9" up close next week, when the brackets go on.

Don't take that the wrong way.:)

nevermind, we dont need pics of that!

Mtn WJ
10-29-2005, 07:42 PM
I think instead of rewiring my ABS sensors I will need to rewire the security system to protect my axle.. I have been on the road this week and will try to put up some pics of it later.

I bought the axle through Kevin so if you want to know how much shoot him an email. It seems fair that way because of shipping costs and any tax issues you may have. I will say compared to other Currie dealers his price was much better.

yea John I cant wait to get this in. Looks like late next week. I have a short trip Monday and Tuesday and then it looks clear.

By the way I know who to keep and eye on at GSW.

OverkillZJ
10-29-2005, 07:59 PM
It's ok, I'll be too busy drooling over the fact I got my rig TO GSW again to steal you're axle.

Assuming I get it there!

Mtn WJ
10-29-2005, 08:17 PM
For me this year was finding a way to get mine back home from GSW. I am stoked for GSW 06.

Good luck getting your rig ready.

OverkillZJ
10-29-2005, 08:25 PM
:smt030 Ya, I heard that some asshat turned your hitch smiley fact upside down too

rrubio
10-30-2005, 12:00 AM
You know the saying, "If you have to ask....." :eek:

Ramon, You and I need to paint BLING on the diff housing at GSW 06!
Keith we are jealous, can't you tell. :supz:
Ill bring some bling for his axle.But if it's gone and replaced with a 35 don't come looking for me.Boy can I agree with that saying John "If you have to ask..."

chadjans
10-30-2005, 12:24 AM
JUst got of the phone with Kevin. We were talking about axles. All I can say is GOOOOOOOOOOD GOD Keith. You must have a money tree in the back yard.

Chad

OverkillZJ
10-30-2005, 12:35 AM
JUst got of the phone with Kevin. We were talking about axles. All I can say is GOOOOOOOOOOD GOD Keith. You must have a money tree in the back yard.

Chad

LOL, I know what your're talking about. Turns out I can build my 1 tons for 1/3rd the cost of getting them built... And I can build them better. It'll take a whole winter of complete frustration and part hunting though. I'm glad I don't have to deal with stock width or ABS anymore, makes my axles MUCH easier!

ptownTSI
10-30-2005, 12:37 AM
Well its not exactly going to bolt in. I did not get the brackets put on it. Curries data on WJs was a little soft so I just ordered it with the correct width, wheel pattern, High Pinion, 4.11's, Detroit, rear discs etc. I need to do the brackets and then take it to an axle guy I know to have my D35 tone rings put on and then finally put on the tone ring sensors. For now I will just put in the axle and keep the front tone rings wired to the rear sensor inputs to have the speedo and computer work but no abs for awhile.

kevin at kevinsoffroad took care of me by the way so if you ever need a currie call him.

Keith

ugh 4.11's are you kidding??

OverkillZJ
10-30-2005, 02:17 AM
Uh, what would he be kidding about? He's turning 33's if I recall, so what's the problem?

rrubio
10-30-2005, 03:11 AM
Uh, what would he be kidding about? He's turning 33's if I recall, so what's the problem?
Keith is running 32's.

OverkillZJ
10-30-2005, 10:51 AM
Even more of a reason why 4.11's are just fine!

Someone needs to bitch-slap ptown.

ptownTSI
10-30-2005, 06:29 PM
i'd run 4.56's with 29's = what my next 5.9 will most likely get.

wj's dont have 4:1 rock track's might as well get a better gear ratio in the diff's.

OverkillZJ
10-30-2005, 07:51 PM
i'd run 4.56's with 29's = what my next 5.9 will most likely get.

wj's dont have 4:1 rock track's might as well get a better gear ratio in the diff's.

Just so you know, you're coming across as a complete asshate. FYI. :overkill:

TrojanMan
10-30-2005, 08:10 PM
:rolleyes:

Mtn WJ
10-30-2005, 08:26 PM
Yea I laugh sometimes at the criticisms versus advice or open minded opinions you hear on Jeep forums. I put my 4.11s in my Jeep 4 years ago when I was running 31's and planning on 32s or 33s. I did as much research on my application to decide on gear ratios as I did before I bought my Currie. With 32's or 33's and driving in the mountains with my 4.0 and its torque curve I would regret 4.56's. I can hold it in 3rd or 4th gear and go 60 or 65 anywhere I want up and down the mountain passes in Colorado on I70. Any lower I would be in reving the engine too much of the time and any higher I would not have enough power. For me its all about the entire package not just the crawl ratio etc. My Jeep is being built as an all around adventure vehicle and not specifically a rock crawler. Same thing with why I went with a custom Currie. I get exact dims including the correct pinion offset side to side etc and more than enough strength at a lot less weight than a D60 or even a D44 or 8.8 for that matter. In addion doing the trilink on a 9 inch is easier etc because of the steel housing. The other advantage is having more room for the rear tone rings when I decide to put them on. Yea I paid a premium but at the end of the day I figured by the time I did everythng I wanted to do to make a 9 inch work I spent less than 8 or 900 more this way and still would not have had cromo shafts and all new parts or the high pinion yoke. You also have to consider I saved around 300 on being able to keep my stock rims which makes the net difference closer to 5 or 600. I could have spent even more by having the mounts pre-built by Currie or going with an ARB too. So all things considered with Kevins great price compared to buying it direct from Currie or other dealers I am pleased with my decision. I would have loved to be able swap in something easy like an 8.8 into a TJ but or maybe replace both axles at the same time but it is what it is. In addition a WJ is basically full width at 63.5 WMS-WMS compared to 59.5 on other Jeeps while a full width axle is around 65 inches.

I did a lot of research on this project and will post more of it later in another thread.

OverkillZJ
10-30-2005, 08:30 PM
Well said.

Cue-Ball
10-30-2005, 08:44 PM
I am pleased with my decision.

Honestly that is what really matters. Everyone has an opinion but bottom line it is your money and your project build it the way YOU want to not the way others tell you to build it.

Mtn WJ
10-30-2005, 08:49 PM
Aint that the truth Amen.

I do like to hear everyones opinion and I consider them to make my decision but at the end of the day you are right. Perhaps many people do not take the time to do their research and deserve criticism when they do something stupid.

Cue-Ball
10-30-2005, 08:54 PM
Now you just need to order up some Amsoil to put in the new axle :supz:

Mtn WJ
10-30-2005, 10:00 PM
Hmmm with the 9 inch being a PITA to change the fluids out after its filled sounds like a good idea.

ptownTSI
10-30-2005, 11:30 PM
so i'm an asshat. i still think lower gears are better unless he's keeping 32's forever. its definitely a kick-ass axle, no doubt about it!!!

TrojanMan
10-30-2005, 11:34 PM
so i'm an asshat. i still think lower gears are better unless he's keeping 32's forever. its definitely a kick-ass axle, no doubt about it!!!

the lower gearing sucks as a daily driver.

ATL ZJ
10-30-2005, 11:48 PM
the lower gearing sucks as a daily driver.

I disagree. Having a little more low end power that you get from a gear that's slightly too low is very nice in a DD in my experience.

ELLLLLIOTTTTT
10-30-2005, 11:50 PM
the lower gearing sucks as a daily driver.

howya figger? my 4.56's helped my gas mileage around town ALOT, highway revs are higher than they used to be but not really that different. Lower gearing is a must on a DD if you run anything bigger than 31's-32's.

TrojanMan
10-30-2005, 11:50 PM
howya figger? my 4.56's helped my gas mileage around town ALOT, highway revs are higher than they used to be but not really that different. Lower gearing is a must on a DD if you run anything bigger than 31's-32's.

i'm talking about a lower effective gear ratio.. durr

OverkillZJ
10-31-2005, 12:06 AM
I'm about ready to lock this thread out of pity for Keith here. This is nuts. He got a new toy and want to share the news. Pretty much the point of the thread. The axle has arrived, the decision has been made. If you don't like that decision, none of us really care. Go away. Leave him with his lovely axle so he can get the thing in the rig and go wheeling again. Wheeling - ya, something a few of you don't seem to do enough, if any of.

4.56 is a little too low (numerically high) for 32's - period. The closer to stock the ratio between tires and gears, typically the better the gas mileage. 4.11's with 32's is a good place to be when you drive from CO to Moab every year for GSW to do more wheeling than the combination of the folks bitching about the gear ratio chosen in this thread.

Cue-Ball
10-31-2005, 11:06 AM
Hmmm with the 9 inch being a PITA to change the fluids out after its filled sounds like a good idea.

Not sure what the capacity of the 9" is, let me know and I can get you a price for that and the front 30.

Dirk

JohnBoulderCO
10-31-2005, 11:46 AM
He got a new toy and want to share the news.
:smt023
I'm gonna touch it later this week. :supz:

TrojanMan
10-31-2005, 01:13 PM
:smt023
I'm gonna touch it later this week. :supz:

I wanna touch his 9":smt060

Mtn WJ
10-31-2005, 02:54 PM
You all must realize touching my 9 inch is a priveledge only a select few get to do. After all it is so massive that you need to be able to handle it.

Cue-Ball
10-31-2005, 02:57 PM
You all must realize touching my 9 inch is a priveledge only a select few get to do. After all it is so massive that you need to be able to handle it.
Very well said.:supz:

OverkillZJ
10-31-2005, 02:57 PM
I'm really kind of glad no one wants to touch my 14er, that'd just be creepy.

Cue-Ball
10-31-2005, 02:58 PM
That's just because we all know we could not handle a 14

Kraqa
10-31-2005, 03:46 PM
if ANYONE wants to touch my 35 splines let me know. i can arraing everything.

rrubio
10-31-2005, 04:40 PM
You all must realize touching my 9 inch is a priveledge only a select few get to do. After all it is so massive that you need to be able to handle it.
You guys are all sick just sick I say.I will have to wait till Moab Keith to touch it.

Cue-Ball
10-31-2005, 04:53 PM
Yea I think there will be alot of touching going on in Moab what with the 9, the 14 and the 35 splines.

rrubio
10-31-2005, 05:51 PM
So what is next for you Keith 33's?Or sticking with 32's.Going to try the extreme trails?I need to get a second job to be able to afford new axles so in the meantime by WJ will stay with the weak 35,she's done me good so far with it being locked.Im looking forward to seeing it,cant wait till Moab.Hey Keith why don't you come down here for GSSW?
By the way I have first dibs on his axles as spares for mine if he did not already have someone else in mind.
Ramon

TrojanMan
10-31-2005, 06:14 PM
who wants to touch my 4.6?:smt046

OverkillZJ
10-31-2005, 06:37 PM
Most people don't brag about their super shorty!

JohnBoulderCO
10-31-2005, 06:38 PM
GSSW, hmmmm, maybe '06 will be the year to get some from CO to go.

Cue-Ball
10-31-2005, 06:40 PM
Most people don't brag about their super shorty!:rofl:

BigDaveZJ
10-31-2005, 07:12 PM
I'll be heading down to GSSW as soon as I have a tow rig!

And I don't need a 9, 14, or 35 spline, Pam likes the 8.8 just fine!!! :smt025

TrojanMan
10-31-2005, 07:15 PM
hey, it may be half as big as 9.. but its all about the strooooooke:supz:

OverkillZJ
10-31-2005, 07:29 PM
This has got to be one of the worst threads ever... in a damn funny preverted nasty ass way

TrojanMan
10-31-2005, 07:30 PM
This has got to be one of the worst threads ever... in a damn funny preverted nasty ass way

No.. you remember that one week in chit chat.. that was nasty.

Cue-Ball
10-31-2005, 08:28 PM
hey, it may be half as big as 9.. but its all about the strooooooke:supz:

Good one Dave.:smt041

Mtn WJ
11-01-2005, 05:01 PM
Frankly speaking my 9 inch while hard as steel is basically a virgin. I need to see how intercourse goes in the great outdoors before I let others touch it.

steves88vb
11-01-2005, 05:52 PM
Frankly speaking my 9 inch while hard as steel is basically a virgin. I need to see how intercourse goes in the great outdoors before I let others touch it.

alright u might be stoked about your AXLE but that was a little to far. hahahha

TrojanMan
11-01-2005, 07:33 PM
Frankly speaking my 9 inch while hard as steel is basically a virgin. I need to see how intercourse goes in the great outdoors before I let others touch it.

Just don't go too hard or you'll break it. Also remember to use protection. You'll end up hitting something you didn't mean to and be damaged for the rest of your life!

Cue-Ball
11-01-2005, 07:43 PM
Well put Dave, LOL

TrojanMan
11-01-2005, 09:38 PM
Well put Dave, LOL

They call me the Trojan Man for a reason.

luvthejeep
11-05-2005, 12:14 AM
welcome to mall crawlin......

where we figure out how to have sex with your new jeep parts...

OverkillZJ
11-05-2005, 12:26 AM
This thread is just so wrong in so many ways...

Mtn WJ
11-05-2005, 12:51 AM
Well at least I know now who turned smiley into a frown.

OverkillZJ
11-05-2005, 12:53 AM
Say what?

Mtn WJ
11-05-2005, 01:02 AM
I always thought my hitch cover turned itself upside down after I broke the second shaft because I had to leave it in Moab for a couple of weeks. I am shocked to learn it was some asshat prankster. I was sure it was somekind of Christine effect.

Cue-Ball
11-05-2005, 01:02 AM
This thread is just so wrong in so many ways...

This is so very true.

OverkillZJ
11-05-2005, 01:13 AM
I always thought my hitch cover turned itself upside down after I broke the second shaft because I had to leave it in Moab for a couple of weeks. I am shocked to learn it was some asshat prankster. I was sure it was somekind of Christine effect.

LOL, na, I passed back through Moab a week or two later after touring Arizona, doing something to your Jeep was just too much of a temptation :smt025

we were going to offer to tow your rig back for you too, but the TJ we had on the flatbed ripped off its rear shock mounts, that'd be a long drive back with no shocks :rolleyes:

Mtn WJ
11-05-2005, 01:28 AM
Yea no kidding I drove back in 2004 with 2 bad front shocks but in a TJ it would have really sucked. I kind of wondered if it was you guys. I figured I would be patient and find out someday. I will say I have been planning my own little revenge which is probably why I am so concerned that you get your Jeep going for GSW 06.

It is still upside down. I am waiting until I get smiley back on the road to turn it back around. That thing has been on my Jeep for several years and has taken a lot of abuse.

JohnBoulderCO
11-09-2005, 12:04 AM
I touched it! It's way bigger then his D35. :) Very cool.

Now the rest of you will always be second to me, when it comes to touching Keith's 9". :eek:

The brackets came off the D35 (P-cut) and were going on the 9" like they were meant to be there.

Mtn WJ
11-09-2005, 10:11 AM
John

You handled all 9 inches well.

We finished the welding last night around 12. I need to do some grinding, painting and brake work. It looks like I will be on the road by the end of the weekend.

Good to see you.

Keith

JohnBoulderCO
11-09-2005, 11:43 AM
Keith,
Glad to hear you got it done. I bet you are looking forward to getting the WJ on the road again. Nice seeing you too!
John

Kraqa
11-09-2005, 12:31 PM
Nice. i can't ait to see it in place.

rrubio
11-12-2005, 05:55 PM
Get that bad boy all installed now Keith?If so need some pics to drool over.

Mtn WJ
11-13-2005, 01:45 AM
Almost done. I should be done on Sunday. I have everything set up and just need to install it and finish the ebrake cables.

Ill let you know. Hopefully we got the bracket right.

Keith

Mtn WJ
11-13-2005, 11:44 PM
Well its in and working great so far. I need to put on the ebrakes and after I break it in I will do some minor tweaks on the pinion angle. So far no vibes. The Detroit is much smoother than I expected. I have heard both nightmares and people with no issues. I got the no issues one I guess.

I want to thank everyone who helped me out

Corey and Christi for helping me get my Jeep back to Denver
Kevin for the for the great deal on the axle
My son Kyle for helping me dismantle it.
Bob for helping me with setting up the mounts
Scott for helping me finish the install
And of course John for all the back and gorth emails during my research.

Thanks again everyone.

Keith

OverkillZJ
11-13-2005, 11:46 PM
Did Scott polish it for you so it's bling bling good luck like his hood? :finga:

Colorado 5.9
11-13-2005, 11:58 PM
Ha Ha! http://photobucket.com/albums/v169/Colorado59/Keith%20Currie%20%20Axle/

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/Colorado59/Keith%20Currie%20%20Axle/Dsc02437.jpg

ELLLLLIOTTTTT
11-14-2005, 01:20 AM
holy crap that thing is frickin sweet.

Pitch
11-14-2005, 01:32 AM
Mmmm, Jeep porn.

SuicideTireZJ
11-14-2005, 02:23 AM
:bling:

rrubio
11-14-2005, 04:43 PM
Im in love.

BigDaveZJ
11-14-2005, 04:59 PM
What? I don't get thanked? LOL

Lookin good Keith!

Mtn WJ
11-14-2005, 05:41 PM
Thanks Dave!!!

Mtn WJ
11-15-2005, 05:05 PM
A couple of more observations regarding the detroit.

It snowed last night which gives me a real world view of driving on ICE.
I am glad I have a 242 because it actually drives pretty decent on ICE in full time 4wd. I do need to modulate the throttle a little to keep from spinning out but not too much. I guess the combination of wheelbase, weight and the 6 cyl power works here.

In part time high because of the locked center diff in the tcase the detroit locks up even when coasting which challenges my turning radius and steering accuracy. This is because at least one of the front wheels will put torgue against the rear drive shaft causing the locker to engage because it is turning the front and rear drive shaft at the same speed.

In part time there is a limited amount of differential between the two drive shafts making turning etc much easier.