Diff Drop Axle Brackets

**Joe Darlington** · 04/04/2013, 05:58 PM

If anyone is interested in getting a set of Diff drop axle brackets and new x-member before Moab Zu, I have enough material/cores to do about 6 sets. I could have them completed and ready to ship by next Friday/Monday. Price is as follows

$199 for the brackets
$100 for the new x-member
$50 Core Charge
Shipping is $30 to the US, for International S&H varies

PM me if interested

Joe D

**SilverBullet75** · 04/04/2013, 07:11 PM

I vouch for Joe's work. Top Notch!
I can send pics of his diff drop and crossmember on my VX for those that want to see.

EDIT: SEE PICS IN POSTS BELOW

**JoFotoz** · 04/04/2013, 07:31 PM

I'd be interested to see the crossmember...

Originally Posted by SilverBullet75

I can send pics of his diff drop and crossmember on my VX for those that want to see.

I just modified a Calmini one for the ORW...
...its OK, but I'm interested to see how Joe does it.

Thanks

jo

**Joe Darlington** · 04/04/2013, 07:38 PM

I can do it one of two ways, Modify an OEM x-member for those who have done skidplates that mount to it or build a new Calmini style one with the drop under the x-member where the diff is. Dont happen to have any pics handy right now, 'puter problems...

**JoFotoz** · 04/04/2013, 07:44 PM

Thanks Joe...

I had both the OEM and the Calmini available.
Seemed to me that the Calmini was easier to mod...
....and stronger .

Plus I like the flat surface of the Calmini for a future skid plate mount.

Cheers

jo

**Joe Darlington** · 04/04/2013, 07:50 PM

Yes it is easier to build a new one or mod the Calmini one...

**Lucian08** · 04/05/2013, 10:43 AM

With at least 1 picture and 1 more review from a loving owner I would be interested. I do not have skid plates so I'd be in the 'calmini style' camp. My axles still get upset from time to time because of the lift I put on last spring and this would definitely be worth the money.

**SilverBullet75** · 04/05/2013, 05:03 PM

Let me know if you need any other angles

**JoFotoz** · 04/05/2013, 05:46 PM

Thanks..thats BEEFY!

**SilverBullet75** · 04/05/2013, 10:34 PM

I knew I had a before and after pic somewhere!
Found it!
BTW... they are 2 Inch drops.
I've been riding with horizontal CV Axles for over a year now with no issues!
Love them!

**BigSwede** · 04/06/2013, 11:22 AM

Hey Joe, maybe you should deliver in person!

**Marlin** · 04/06/2013, 07:31 PM

I have Joe's drops and cross members on both trucks, never had a problem, never broke a CV joint since the upgrade, and both of my Zus are locked in the front. Only con I can see to the 2" diff drop is it changes the angle of the front drive shaft to front diff. I have a torn prop shaft boot, but its been torn for a few years, no problems. The Trooper (non tod) uses a universal joint vice the stupid CV joint. I would rather change a prop shaft than a CV joint any day, plus the prop shaft can be found on any TOD model trooper/SLX, where as our CV joints seem to be "special".

**SilverBullet75** · 04/06/2013, 08:05 PM

Now that you mention it, mine also has a ripped propeller shaft boot.

**VXorado** · 04/06/2013, 10:41 PM

Me too.

I'm dropping the front diff in a couple weeks to install an ARB locker and will look into redrilling the bracket to position the diff upward and correct the driveshaft angle.

**JoFotoz** · 04/06/2013, 11:00 PM

DUDE!!!!

Originally Posted by VXorado

Me too.

I'm dropping the front diff in a couple weeks to install an ARB locker and will look into redrilling the bracket to position the diff upward and correct the driveshaft angle.

Diff work THAT close to Moab....

jo

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