2018+ Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 6.2L (WK2) Renegade Axles

2018+ Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 6.2L (WK2) Renegade Axles

Due to high demand, new axle orders are expected to have up to a 4-6 week lead time.

GForce Axles have become synonymous with record breaking consistent performance and have proven to be the go-to solution for anyone looking to get the most from their factory driveline setup. Not all vehicles have an optimal design or the most ideal spline counts to boost strength, but you can be confident that GForce axles are engineered to be the absolute strongest possible to work within the space provided by the OEM manufacturer. GForce offers two different axles for most applications.

Specific notes for 6.2L Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk:

• Trackhawk uses a 32 spline inner stub and 35 spline outer stub
• MUST USE aftermarket differential bushings or differential brace to help prevent damage to axles from excess rear end movement. Damage that occurs due to the stub not being seated fully will NOT be covered under warranty.
• It is important to understand that this is an exceptionally heavy vehicle, making a lot of torque with a steep 1st gear… These axles have served our customers very well, but it is important to realize that we are asking a lot of a 32 spline inner stub and 31 spline axle bar. These are the strongest components that we can make to work within the OEM specifications, but that does not mean they are bombproof. These vehicles are also very prone to wheel hop, which increases the likelihood of axle or driveline damage. We are planning options for a 9″ conversion down the road, but it will be more involved than our standard kits and will take more time to develop. We have numerous customers at 1100hp who haven’t hurt anything; We’ve had customers with numerous runs at 1400 who eventually hurt parts and customers as low as 750 who have hurt parts. Our average customer hovers around 900-950. At this level, it doesn’t take much of a mistake to hurt something if you strike the tires wrong.

Fitment

GForce axle shafts were manufactured based on OEM suspension. Aftermarket shocks, control arms, etc. may present clearance issues. If CV boots have clearance issues, low profile boots can be purchased at an upgraded cost. The low profile boots reduce the amount of available axle angle in comparison to the standard boots, so they are not ideal for lowered or high axle angle vehicles. This includes 2010-15 Camaro and all years of Mopar platforms. If you have questions or would like to add low profile boots to your axles, please contact us for more information.

WARNING:This product can expose you to chemicals, including chromium, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information visit www.p65warnings.ca.gov

Renegade vs Outlaw

The GForce Renegade Axles are the tried and true axle design that has become the standard in performance half-shafts. The Renegade axle has waivered very little from its roots some 15 years ago. Advancements in materials, heat-treat processes and machining have only improved their efficiency and capabilities. It is hard to argue with the Renegade’s pedigree for strength and overall value.

The GForce Outlaw Axles were introduced as the next iteration in the GForce line-up, boasting unparalleled performance and durability even in the most extreme driving environments. The Outlaw axles use a unique and uniform surface treatment that helps cut down on rolling resistance and wear. This is helpful in just about every application as CV’s will almost always be functioning at some angle. Additionally, the CV ball bearings are constantly traveling back and forth in the CV housing every rotation of the axle. That equates to a lot of work and, in turn a lot of heat production. Ultimately, the Outlaw CV is more efficient, which means more energy from the engine to the tires with less effort. As a byproduct, we see less heat because of the decreased rolling resistance and this translates to longer CV life.

Heat and friction will gradually break down CV grease until it no longer functions as a lubricant. The Outlaw axles also get a top-of-the-line grease, which has a higher heat flash point and superior lubrication qualities in comparison to what is used in the Renegade axles.

The CV to stub joint is a critical mating point that relies solely on clamping force to hold the stub in place relative to the CV and axle bar. The Renegade axles get a standard 12.9 socket headed cap screw, where the Outlaw axles get a 12-point ARP fastener to help with overall strength and clamping force.

It’s important to remember that CV’s are a “wear” item and they will wear according to vehicle weight, torque, and driving style; Which covers a broad spectrum of possibilities. If they were put in the same scenario, the Outlaw axles would outlast any other production axle, as proven in testing at the higher level GT4 and Trans Am pro road racing teams.