In countless Wrangler modification cases, in order to enhance off-road performance, DANA axle is almost one of the standard configurations. DANA has been relying on the precise manufacturing of parts and products and strict quality control, which has achieved a good reputation and reputation in the industry for the company’s transmission system products. At the annual modified car event, we can see the DANA axle configuration on many modified Wranglers.
This 1988 JEEP YJ Wrangler was modified by father and son Justin and Troy. The body surface is in good condition without any rust, so it is only covered by a layer of primer. The chassis uses DANA 60 front and rear axles from a Chevrolet military truck, with a speed ratio of 4.56 and a Detroit locking differential on the rear axle, which is enough to handle many harsh road conditions. The father and son swapped in a 6-inch suspension lift kit from Skyjacker that was part of a vintage Chevrolet truck, and a 3-inch body lift kit from Rough Country. In terms of power, Troy replaced the GM 350ci V8 engine for this Wrangler, replaced the Comp cam, Edelbrock intake, Flowmaster muffler, etc., and the transfer case model is NP250. In terms of body shape, the new package includes XRC front and rear bumpers, Smittybilt side steps, Bushwacker lights, Fuel Hostage 20×14 wheels with Mickey Thompson 19.5x46x20 off-road tires.
Justin Griggs built this 2005 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon in just three months. Under the hood is a 4.0L inline six-cylinder engine. Due to the change of the front face, the placement of the battery and other engine components has been rearranged. The body consists of a custom Poison Spyder Customs frame, using DOM steel tubes to better accommodate the long wheelbase and achieve body protection. The chassis features a high-geared DANA 60 front axle with a differential lock, and to make the steering even lighter, Justin uses PSC’s hydraulic power steering kit. The 1-tonne axle meant Justin needed a tire that was big enough, and Goodyear’s 40×13.50 R17 fit his needs well. And to improve the approach angle, Justin used a Poison Spyder front bumper with an 8,000-pound winch. Justin’s transformation is quite good. The modified wheelbase, wheelbase and tire size make the vehicle quite stable. The 4:1 transfer case provides enough torque to make this Wrangler omnipotent on off-road roads.
In the 2016 Jp Dirt’NDrive event, there were many awesome Jeep modified models, and the car of Brian and Susan Wright was one of them. They modified a 2013 JEEP JK Wrangler Unlimited with a Rough Country 6-inch riser kit, Bilstein shocks, and a Rough Country stabilizer bar. The transfer case, gearbox, and engine haven’t been changed much, but Wright has opted for an Optima YellowTop battery, a K&N air filter and compressor, and a Spod relay. In addition to the suspension of the chassis, the couple also used Tom Wood’s drive shaft, DANA 35 front axle and DANA 44 rear axle. In addition, the car also uses 37-inch Nitto Terra Grapplers tires, with 17×10 Method wheels. In terms of appearance, this Wrangler uses Smittybilt XRC wheel arches, OR-Fab front and rear bumpers, and the front bumper integrates Smittybilt XRC8 winches. The spare tire bracket has also been replaced by OR-Fab’s custom one. In addition to being able to mount the spare tire, it can also place two RotopaX oil drums and a Hi-Lift jack. Wright also added a Surco roof rack to his car. In addition, the side steps of the Go Rhino Dominator II also provide great convenience.
In addition to the Wrangler modified by the car owner, JEEP officials will also launch a concept version of the Wrangler at various refitting auto shows every year, and the performance is also not inferior to the folk version.
The Jeep Wrangler Red Rock concept car on SEMA in 2015, this car pays tribute to the Red Rock 4-Wheelers off-road club, which holds the famous Easter Jeep Safari in Utah every year. In order to ensure that it can cross the difficult terrain of Moya Town, this car is equipped with a new generation of DANA 44 front and rear axles, and a Rock-Trac transfer case. times. In addition, the car is also equipped with a Tru-Lok electronic locking differential, a Warn Rubicon winch, 17-inch anti-off wheels, BFG K02 all-terrain tires with a size of 35 inches, and 2-inch tires for the whole car. The lift further improves ground clearance. Both the headlights and fog lights use LED light sources, which can also provide good lighting effects at night.
The three Wrangler concept cars at the 2014 Cliff Off-Road Conference, of which the Level Red and MOJO models are equipped with DANA 44 axles, 4:1 Rock-Trac transfer case, 17-inch wheels with 35-inch BFGoodrich all-terrain tires, Body lift height reaches 2 inches. The Maximum Performance has a higher positioning. It is equipped with a 4-inch chassis lifting kit and adopts the DANA 60 axle with more extreme performance, which can withstand the load brought by more severe road surfaces. Just like its name, it pursues the ultimate in performance.
