New Dana 44 Front Axle
08-03-2015, 01:57 PM
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Whatever you decide, enjoy.
08-05-2015, 07:43 PM
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Thanks for the massive post of info man! I think ive decided on a 44 for right now. I can always truss/sleeve/gusset/rcv shaft and all that Jazz down the line. Not to mention an amazing deal on a well built XJ just popped up in my area, will probably snag it for a crawler build! Not going with a 60 will definitely ease the pain in my wallet, and keep some weight off my fatass of a jeep lol. Thank you guys very much!
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08-06-2015, 09:26 AM
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Bleachbone, you’ve asked some great questions and it looks like you’re really doing the research to make the best choice for your JK. There has also been some great info posted by others here.
We like that you’re thinking past how the Jeep is built right now and how you will realistically build it and use it. We make a ProRock 44 Unlimited front axle housing that has ˝-inch thick wall thickness and 3-inch tubes that will work with most rigs with tires up to 38-inch diameter. We say most because adding V8 power and an inspired use of the throttle, may make you a better candidate for our ProRock 60 axle which can handle this abuse and more. We offer two versions of the ProRock 44 – one that accepts stock Jeep Dana 44 Rubicon locker and axleshafts, and one that accepts common aftermarket differentials – since you have a Dana 30, we recommend the one that takes aftermarket differentials. We can build it with the differential of your choice, as can most of our dealers.
Switching to a 60-based axle is more of a commitment because it requires more change and comes at a higher cost. But it’s the right thing to do if you think a ProRock 44 might be just on the edge for how you want to build your Jeep. And if you’re already buying a differential and other parts that many of our ProRock 44 customers don’t need, it is definitely worth considering.
Here’s an article that gives some more information about the various axle options for Jeeps that you might find useful: Comparing Axle Upgrade Options for Your Jeep Wrangler JK, Rubicon, TJ, YJ and XJ Cherokee | Dynatrac Tech Info and News
We make the all of our axles in the US and we have propriety design and technology – no one can offer more ground clearance, and no one has better quality. We say we deliver the Confidence to Explore because we provide you with an axle that best fits your needs so you don’t have to worry about axle failure again.
We like that you’re thinking past how the Jeep is built right now and how you will realistically build it and use it. We make a ProRock 44 Unlimited front axle housing that has ˝-inch thick wall thickness and 3-inch tubes that will work with most rigs with tires up to 38-inch diameter. We say most because adding V8 power and an inspired use of the throttle, may make you a better candidate for our ProRock 60 axle which can handle this abuse and more. We offer two versions of the ProRock 44 – one that accepts stock Jeep Dana 44 Rubicon locker and axleshafts, and one that accepts common aftermarket differentials – since you have a Dana 30, we recommend the one that takes aftermarket differentials. We can build it with the differential of your choice, as can most of our dealers.
Switching to a 60-based axle is more of a commitment because it requires more change and comes at a higher cost. But it’s the right thing to do if you think a ProRock 44 might be just on the edge for how you want to build your Jeep. And if you’re already buying a differential and other parts that many of our ProRock 44 customers don’t need, it is definitely worth considering.
Here’s an article that gives some more information about the various axle options for Jeeps that you might find useful: Comparing Axle Upgrade Options for Your Jeep Wrangler JK, Rubicon, TJ, YJ and XJ Cherokee | Dynatrac Tech Info and News
We make the all of our axles in the US and we have propriety design and technology – no one can offer more ground clearance, and no one has better quality. We say we deliver the Confidence to Explore because we provide you with an axle that best fits your needs so you don’t have to worry about axle failure again.
