609 Axle

[BigTexRedneck]

HAs one built one for the JK?? I have the money to do it but I have yet to build an axle yet but plan to soon once I get home

[David @ Currie Ent.]

Yes, we do them all the time. Maybe you could use one of our new fabricated housings!!!!! You will see our 2dr sporting New Fabricated Housings soon!!!!!

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd196/cerockjock/SC001.jpg?t=1232553282

[JK GABY]

You have preview photos of the RED JK 2DR LONG ARM before MOAB

[TBEASLEY]

HAs one built one for the JK?? I have the money to do it but I have yet to build an axle yet but plan to soon once I get home


whimp.............try diamond housings with mega hi9's

[JulietKilo]

For those of you that dont know what a 609 is...

Dana 60 knuckles
+ Ford 9" third member and/or center section
= 609

EDIT:

WHY: You get the best of both worlds. One Ton strength on a commonly available Axle Housing

ADVANTAGES (Over a complete Dana 60 Front axle):

Availability. Dana 60 Front axles are getting scarce, and are very expensive new.
Ground clearance. The 9" hangs 5-7/8" below the axle centerline at its lowest point. The Dana 60 is 6-1/4". The custom "High clearance" Currie housing pictured above is trimmed to 5-9/16". A Dana 44 is 5-3/8".
Weight. The Ford 9" is lighter than a Dana 60.
Drop out center section. The 9" is very easy to set up gears and change the third member out.
Availability of a High Pinion third member. This axle utilizes a "high pinion" arrangement where the drive shaft enters far above the axle centerline. Up out of harms way. A Dana 60 was available with a High Pinion in Ford F350's. Expensive hard to find, and the differential is on the wrong side for a Jeep CJ.
Cost. 9" housings and components (gears, lockers etc) are priced significantly lower than Dana 60 (and even Dana 44) parts.

[BigTexRedneck]

David, do you have a link to where on y'all site I can find this?

[LoPo]

How much cheaper are they?

[TBEASLEY]

How much cheaper are they?


they really arnt...........especially if you want the esp/abs to still work

for about the same strength(probably more) and less money you could build

d44 center chunk/ 3/8 wall tubes
deadenbear dana 60 knuckles and inner c's for
35 spline arb locker
35 spline longfield super axles
dynatrac super stub hub and a set of spider trac cromo drive slugs

that would be pretty much bullet proof with the v-6 and any size tire

now for a hemi............ i think i would want a bigger ring gear

[TBEASLEY]

WOW........ That is a BIG statement...... comparing a Dana 44 to 9" :rotflmao2:
I'll like to see a 44 hold up to 1,200 hp, 9" do it all day long :yup:


no sir.........

low pinion std rotation 9's live like that.............

low pinion 9's suck for the front of a jeep and they would have to run RR

for the front of a 4x4 a HI9 center chunk needs to be used.............thrust loading becomes a very real problem.........true hi9 and currie have solutions to deal with this and it works!!! but it makes the assembely weaker and the third member is very expensive

also those 9's that deal with big power are solid, with 40!!!! spline axle shafts


now what i was getting at was the strength/ cost ratio........behind a v6/auto/atlas............

a 609 built with true HI9 chunks and all the right parts would be stronger but lots more money and a bit of overkill

for a hardcore jk on 40's or 42's a hybrid 44/60 would be super stout and less expensive

[freshjk]

I'm a real big fan of the 609's! Can we get some more pics Currie:thumbsup:

[David @ Currie Ent.]

We'll be putting together a 609 next week for our 2 dr JK. I'll keep you posted with pictures.

[Piginajeep]

We'll be putting together a 609 next week for our 2 dr JK. I'll keep you posted with pictures.

excuse my ignorance. Do people use these in DD's?

[BigTexRedneck]

Can't wait to see the pics

Yes I know a couple of hard core mud guys around town that run these on thier rigs/DD

[a-squared]

You have preview photos of the RED JK 2DR LONG ARM before MOAB


LONG ARM??????????

Tell us more.....

[Jetdick]

thats very very nice

[David @ Currie Ent.]

Here is a few pictures of the new Currie F9 Fabricated Housings for the JK. I will post pricing soon!!!!

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd196/cerockjock/F9029-1-1.jpg?t=1235429162

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd196/cerockjock/F9001.jpg?t=1235429274

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd196/cerockjock/F9006.jpg?t=1235429300

http://www.currieenterprises.com/cestore/images/product//currie/ce-4303.jpg
http://www.currieenterprises.com/cestore/productsRE.aspx?id=3414

[a-squared]

Here is a few pictures of the new Currie F9 Fabricated Housings for the JK. I will post pricing soon!!!!

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd196/cerockjock/F9029-1-1.jpg?t=1235429162

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd196/cerockjock/F9001.jpg?t=1235429274

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd196/cerockjock/F9006.jpg?t=1235429300

http://www.currieenterprises.com/cestore/images/product//currie/ce-4303.jpg
http://www.currieenterprises.com/cestore/productsRE.aspx?id=3414


lots of questions.....

most importantly, are you still going to be making the rockjock60's for us?

[bigbluejk]

omg that is hot!!!

[JK GABY]

Pros and cons 609 Vs. D60,weight,clearance,more or less strong

[a-squared]

Pro's and Cons from post number 5.

For those of you that dont know what a 609 is...

Dana 60 knuckles
+ Ford 9" third member and/or center section
= 609

EDIT:

WHY: You get the best of both worlds. One Ton strength on a commonly available Axle Housing

ADVANTAGES (Over a complete Dana 60 Front axle):

Availability. Dana 60 Front axles are getting scarce, and are very expensive new.
Ground clearance. The 9" hangs 5-7/8" below the axle centerline at its lowest point. The Dana 60 is 6-1/4". The custom "High clearance" Currie housing pictured above is trimmed to 5-9/16". A Dana 44 is 5-3/8".
Weight. The Ford 9" is lighter than a Dana 60.
Drop out center section. The 9" is very easy to set up gears and change the third member out.
Availability of a High Pinion third member. This axle utilizes a "high pinion" arrangement where the drive shaft enters far above the axle centerline. Up out of harms way. A Dana 60 was available with a High Pinion in Ford F350's. Expensive hard to find, and the differential is on the wrong side for a Jeep CJ.
Cost. 9" housings and components (gears, lockers etc) are priced significantly lower than Dana 60 (and even Dana 44) parts.

[David @ Currie Ent.]

Yes we will continue to offer the Rock Jock 60's :yup:

A Few Pros and Cons of the 9"

Pros...
-More gear ratios available than any other axle
-Lost of Locker Options
-Modular design makes for easy service
-Lighter than a 60
-Fabrication Friendly, can weld custom brackets anyware on housing
-Hi-Pinion 3rd members available for great driveline ground clerance
-Easy trail repairs
-Higher ground clerance than a 60


Cons...
-Low Pinion design hangs lower that any other low pinion axle
-Higher Cost than a 60
-Hi-Pinion 3rd member Gear Availability (lack of ratios)

[a-squared]

Yes we will continue to offer the Rock Jock 60's :yup:

A Few Pros and Cons of the 9"

Pros...
-More gear ratios available than any other axle
-Lost of Locker Options
-Modular design makes for easy service
-Lighter than a 60
-Fabrication Friendly, can weld custom brackets anyware on housing
-Hi-Pinion 3rd members available for great driveline ground clerance
-Easy trail repairs
-Higher ground clerance than a 60


Cons...
-Low Pinion design hangs lower that any other low pinion axle
-Higher Cost than a 60
-Hi-Pinion 3rd member Gear Availability (lack of ratios)


Hey Currie, do you have any more pics, and or pricing yet?

[Totenkopf]

price for a bolt in 609?

[tambil68]

Yes we will continue to offer the Rock Jock 60's :yup:

A Few Pros and Cons of the 9"

Pros...
-More gear ratios available than any other axle
-Lost of Locker Options
-Modular design makes for easy service
-Lighter than a 60
-Fabrication Friendly, can weld custom brackets anyware on housing
-Hi-Pinion 3rd members available for great driveline ground clerance
-Easy trail repairs
-Higher ground clerance than a 60


Cons...
-Low Pinion design hangs lower that any other low pinion axle
-Higher Cost than a 60
-Hi-Pinion 3rd member Gear Availability (lack of ratios)

Sorry, slightly confused.

If the parts are a lot cheaper then even a D44, why is the cost higher for the 609 vs a 60 ?

[northsidejeepin]

Maybe a bad question, or obvious, but how do you change the fluids? 3rd member has to come out right?

[Worthless]

You weld in a drain. I've seen 2 or 3 Hi 9s blow up, I'll stick with a hp60.

[a-squared]

Bump for 609 pricing.....

[onsafari]

You weld in a drain. I've seen 2 or 3 Hi 9s blow up, I'll stick with a hp60.


I've seen quite a few HP 60's blow apart.......nothing is fail proof.

[David @ Currie Ent.]

Complete front axle assembly 5k + 2k for the 3rd member

Complete rear axle assembly 1,900 + 2k for the 3rd member

[a-squared]

Complete front axle assembly 5k + 2k for the 3rd member

Complete rear axle assembly 1,900 + 2k for the 3rd member




um....why the JK tax? Thats an extra 1K more than the rock jock 60's.....

Sleeves and longfields it is...