40's on Ultimate 60's
05-01-2016, 04:32 PM
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17in slabs? Just looking through your post, do you have the ultimate dana 60's the OP is referring to?
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05-02-2016, 05:42 AM
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Many of the tie rods on the market were not designed to be used with hydro assist. The design of the Synergy is an interesting one. It is a thinner wall heat treated chromoly. It can take a hit and flex and go back to straight. So, with no hydro, it is a really nice tie rod. When you add a ram and get into the rocks or anything that requires the hydro to do a lot of work, and it will flex. Add some large tires to the mix and it just becomes undesirable when wheeling.
I know a lot of the guys on JKO were having trouble finding a place to mount the ram. Some were limiting the steering stops and some found a way to sneak it in with a custom bracket and mount the body near the diff cover and run toward the passenger side. It's a tall diff cover to clear.
Also, regarding the tire size comment, it takes the same amount of clearance to run a 38x15.5 as it does to run a 40x13.5. There are no advantages to running a 38".
05-02-2016, 06:37 AM
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05-03-2016, 10:55 PM
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With the wider track of the UD60's what backspace do I need to run to have no rubbing at full lock? Going with 40x13.50 Nittos. Beadlock wheels 9" wide. Steering is all Synergy with a hydro as well. Flat fenders and adjustable arms.
Anything else I need to be aware of? Wondering how many have run a similar setup. Pic for what she looks like today.
Anything else I need to be aware of? Wondering how many have run a similar setup. Pic for what she looks like today.
05-04-2016, 04:32 AM
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We sell a lot of Trail Ready's and UD60s. I'd say most people are running 40s with them and are going with 4" BS wheels. The more up-travel you have, the more back space you will want. Also, it helps a lot if you are trying to sneak some coilovers in there.
If you are still looking for axles, we also have the UD60s with ARB lockers. And, we'll beat any package deal out there
If you are still looking for axles, we also have the UD60s with ARB lockers. And, we'll beat any package deal out there
05-04-2016, 07:05 AM
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Thanks. I already ordered the axles from Northridge and the wheels from them as well. Based on all of my research and all of your feedback I went with 3.5" of backspace as I may go to a different tire down the road. Larry at TrailReady is one one the most fair individuals I've worked with in his industry. Highly recommended!! I'll post some pics on the progress. Should be done late next week.
Ultimate Dana 60's
Adams Drivelines
Trail Ready Beadlocks
Nitto 40's
WTO Ram
EVo tire carrier if needed
Ultimate Dana 60's
Adams Drivelines
Trail Ready Beadlocks
Nitto 40's
WTO Ram
EVo tire carrier if needed
05-04-2016, 07:52 AM
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Thanks. I already ordered the axles from Northridge and the wheels from them as well. Based on all of my research and all of your feedback I went with 3.5" of backspace as I may go to a different tire down the road. Larry at TrailReady is one one the most fair individuals I've worked with in his industry. Highly recommended!! I'll post some pics on the progress. Should be done late next week. Ultimate Dana 60's Adams Drivelines Trail Ready Beadlocks Nitto 40's WTO Ram EVo tire carrier if needed