609 Axle
01-22-2009, 07:21 PM
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02-23-2009, 02:05 PM
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Here is a few pictures of the new Currie F9 Fabricated Housings for the JK. I will post pricing soon!!!!
http://www.currieenterprises.com/ces...E.aspx?id=3414
http://www.currieenterprises.com/ces...E.aspx?id=3414
02-23-2009, 02:07 PM
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Here is a few pictures of the new Currie F9 Fabricated Housings for the JK. I will post pricing soon!!!!
http://www.currieenterprises.com/ces...E.aspx?id=3414
http://www.currieenterprises.com/ces...E.aspx?id=3414
lots of questions.....
most importantly, are you still going to be making the rockjock60's for us?
02-23-2009, 03:25 PM
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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.
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.
02-23-2009, 08:07 PM
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Yes we will continue to offer the Rock Jock 60's 
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 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)