9-Inch High-Pinion vs Low-Pinion
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Following the introduction of our 9-inch axle assemblies for Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles, we have received many inquiries regarding the differences between the high and low-pinion options and which is appropriate for specific applications. To help shed some light on the topic, we have assembled a list of key points for each.
High-Pinion 9-Inch
- Highest driveshaft clearance of any axle - Places the driveshaft 2.25" above the axle centerline for maximum obstacle clearance off-road
- Equipped with ring gear load bolt to eliminate gear deflection and achieve maximum gear strength
- Uses custom reverse rotation gears for both front and rear axle applications
- It's not just a low-pinion turned upside-down, it's an entirely different case, pinion support, and gears
Low-Pinion 9-Inch
- Ideal pinion location for maximum gear strength, but sacrifices some ground clearance
- Uses standard cut gears in both front and rear axle applications, the best option for towing or high horsepower
- Equal or greater gear strength to a low-pinion 60
Common Features
- Available with 9" or 10" gears, allowing strength to be tuned based on needs
- Removable center section improves serviceability
If you have any questions or just need help to decide which is right for your application, give our experts a call at (714) 528-6957