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Wheel End Upgrades Explained | Dana 44 vs Dana 60 vs KP540 | East Coast Gear Supply

Choosing the right axle for your build often comes down to wheel ends. In this deep dive, Chase from East Coast Gear Supply and Ian Johnson from Big Tire Garage walks through the strengths and weaknesses of factory JK axles, Dana 44 upgrades, the legendary kingpin Dana 60, and our next-generation KP540 wheel end system. We cover exactly where each setup shines, what fails first, and how ECGS has engineered solutions to keep you wheeling harder, longer, and with fewer failures. What you’ll learn in this video: • The limitations of factory JK wheel ends • How to strengthen Dana 44 housings with thicker Cs and tubes • Why 35s are the sweet spot for JK 44s, and what happens when you jump to 37s • The benefits of moving into a kingpin Dana 60 for 40s • Why serviceability and strength make live spindle setups superior to unit bearings • The evolution to the KP540: 40-spline outers, 1550 U-joints, bigger spindle OD, increased bearing separation, and balanced engineering for 43–46” stickies Whether you’re daily driving a JK on 35s, hammering 40s, or building a full buggy for 43–46” tires, we break down the wheel end options that will keep you on the trail. Learn more about our complete axle assemblies here: https://eastcoastgearsupply.com/c-916... Chapters 0:00 Intro at East Coast Gear Supply 0:24 Factory JK wheel ends and limitations 0:50 Upgrading to Dana 44 Cs, tubes, and knuckles 1:30 Tire size recommendations for Dana 44 2:14 U-joint and RCV upgrades for 37s 2:33 Why step up to a Dana 60 for 40s 3:00 Kingpin 60 housing and wheel end strength 4:00 Serviceability: spindle vs unit bearing 5:00 Kingpin 540 development explained 6:11 35-spline limits vs 40-spline solutions 7:13 Engineering improvements in the KP540 8:55 Balanced system for 43–46” tires 9:16 Closing thoughts At East Coast Gear Supply, we install what we sell. Our team of differential and axle experts brings you real-world shop knowledge to help you avoid mistakes, save time, and get the job done right. Whether you are upgrading for off-road performance, towing strength, or daily driving reliability, our videos give you the tools, tips, and confidence to tackle your drivetrain projects. SUBSCRIBE:    / @ecgstech   Don't miss a video! Click the notification bell after subscribing to get updates! LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE LEARN MORE at https://eastcoastgearsupply.com/ CALL OUR EXPERTS: 919-672-2705   / eastcoastgearsupply     / eastcoastgearsupply