sellnotsale

Trying to decide between these two Dynatrac packages. Original plan was the PR44/60, but the more I look at the 60/60, the better value it seems, for an extra $1500 you get stronger axles that are complete, no reusing factory parts, FF rear and all the goodness of D60's. I know the 60s are overkill, I plan to stick with 37s so I know the 44/60 combo would handle those just fine, but there is a slim chance I may do an LS swap once the jeep is paid off in 2 years. The jeep is a '13 2 door manual. I have the cash to go either way and I need new wheels and driveshafts anyways so that's not a factor. I drive it daily and don't want to kill its performance.

These are my concerns:
-Is the added weight and loss of ground clearance of any significance? This is my main concern. I wheel in the northeast, mostly rock gardens and ledges and it can get slick with the mud. I dont want to be 'that guy' that just sits there spinning because of the heavy rig.
-The low pinion of the rear 60 (60/60 combo) is a disadvantage over the high pinion PR60 since I have a 2 door, little worried about pinion angles and drive shaft length.
-Width is a minor concern because of fender laws in New Hampshire but with some 5.26BS wheels they might be close enough.

I'm on the fence right now, and was wondering what your thoughts were? The cost isn't an issue since they are so close so I guess it comes down to whether the strength is worth more than the lighter weight, ground clearance and high pinion (which I know isn't as strong). Any other arguments either way?

blowermax

Have you looked at the front 44/60 hybrid from dynatrac? Might be your answer

sellnotsale

I have, but the packages that Dynatrac offers now are great deals. If I don't go that route I would just do the PR44 housing. That's the cheapest option but not my favorite.

dahreno

If you are an avid wheeler and do rocks, usually people do more and harder stuff as time goes by. That alone would call for a front 60, not to mention a possible LS swap. You very well go with a bigger tire at some point also. Do it once, do it right

tgoss

Do the 60's man. If not I can offload you my 44/60's once mine are finished.

Biginboca

I think the 44/60 is enough for 37's, unless you plan on going bigger tires I think you would be fine on that set up especially on a 2 door.

That said, for only $1500 more it's hard to pass up that extra beef. And I don't mind spending your money, lol

If you are the guy who says, "hey guys watch this!" you might want to spend the extra $$ also

sellnotsale

Before the package prices came out I don't think I would have considered the 60/60, but for $1500 it's hard to pass up. I think I could get an extra couple hundred bucks for my rubicon axles being complete than with the knuckles out missing, so the difference is even less. That's why the cost isn't a factor, it comes down to if the strength is more important than the weight/ground clearance.

TheDirtman

60/60 get the strength, extra width, bigger brakes, and lock out hubs. Its a no brainer compared to the 44. The weight is more but ground clearance difference s minimal.

sellnotsale

I noticed you have the Hutchinsons, are they the 5.43 back spaced ones? Those are the ones I'll use if I go with the 60/60's and was just wondering if there was rubbing issues with them. If that backspace works it's another plus for the 60/60's due to tire coverage laws in NH.

Monte417

I would make sure a 17" wheel will fit those axles and larger calipers with over 5" of backspacing. Under 5" I know fits