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2x Dana 60 Ultras only cost $10,500?

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#1 ·
Was watching Dirt Every Day on Youtube and they were upgrading a JKU with D60's and quoted the price at only 10.5k I expected it to cost a lot more. I believe that included lockers too.

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#2 ·
Just looking at 4wheelparts I see:

$3918 G2 JK Rock Jock Dana 60 Rear Axle Assembly 5.13 Ratio 35 Spline Axles With Eaton E Locker
$7407 G2 JK Rock Jock Dana 60 Front Axle Assembly 5.13 Ratio 35 Spline Axles With Detroit Locker

Is it normal for the front axle to cost ~2x as much as the rear?
 
#5 ·
Yes front axles are usually about twice the price of the rear with all brands.
 
#6 ·
Where do you shop? Hawaii? Those are awful prices...
 
#7 ·
Well.....for >$10k, I will be running my D44's until they break before ever trying to talk the wife into going to built D60's.
 
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#9 ·
new wheels for the different bolt pattern of the new axles. if you look at the video, i believe they were 8 lugs axles.
 
#17 ·
If you elect to not go full float you can get your exact bolt pattern so wheels are not an issue. It is a trade off but saves serious $$ (I have TR Beadlocks and don't want to spend another $2500 to replace them). Also depending you can order the D60 with a 1310 or 1350 yoke so if you are already running an aftermarket driveshaft (i.e. Adams) you don't have to swap driveshafts. I spent $4200 for my rear Dynatrak Pro Rock 60 with Eaton E-lockers, Ten Factory chromoly 35 spline shafts, 1350 pinion yoke and 5 on 5 bolt pattern. Since I already upgraded to oversize brakes and am using my brakes and rotors it is a direct bolt on. I have not opted to upgrade the front to a 60 yet (Rubicon axles) since I have spent a fortune on Reid Knuckles, RCV Shafts, Truss, C Gussets, drag link flip, ...) Until I start having problems it will be hard to justify replacing it.
 
#18 ·
Front axles cost more because they contain more parts. Axle shafts cost twice as much usually. You arent getting 35 spline chromoly shafts for less than $600. Add steering and you add a bunch of money.

60's are expensive. I have at least $5000 into my front 60 which is a lot compared to the $2000 in my 14 bolt.
 
#20 ·
No, but it would a little odd if you got 60's for your rig and didn't get true beadlocks.
 
#23 ·
I'm about to pull the trigger on a new Currie D44 but now you guys got me thinking.
I have a modified D44 front Axle right now, Reed Knuckles, Gusseted/Trussed, bigger Brakes, Coil overs, Long Arm with about a 5" lift.
The Rear is also Gusseted /Trussed.

The issue Im having is the housing Angle because I have a PSC Hydro Assist I need more caster like +8 deg to slow down the "Darty" or "Quickness" when the wheel is turned, it's hard to explain until you drive a Jeep with Hydro Assist down the HWY.

I have tried 8deg. and it was pretty manageable but then I had a "Yoke" vibration issue so I had to return to about 6-1/2-7deg. I don't like the angle of the housing and driveshaft in full droop either I don't think it's going to last.

So when ordering a new housing you can add a few deg. to the housing and still have a safe driveline angle.

But then another issued might have reared it's ugly head, a friend following me the other day leaving the trail told me it looked like my rt rear wheel was turned in=Bent Axle housing, too me both sides look the same but they do tilt in a bit, so if thats the case I'll be moving on up to 60's :pullinghair:
 
#26 ·
Or for 4K, you could give Rory at amw4x4 a call and get a pair of complete new Mopar 44's. J8 front, and Rubi rear.
 
#30 ·
To keep from spending another $2000 plus on wheels? Or as in my case, I am going a ProRock D60 in the rear but keeping my built D44 in the front (trussed gussets, RCV Ultimates, Reid Racing Knuckles, Dynatrac Ball Joints,...) and I need bolt patterns to match so I only have to carry one spare. At some point if I can justify replacing the front I will convert the rear to 8 lug with a full float kit and add a matching front. I keep twisting axle shafts (32 spline Rubicon) in the rear with a trussed D44 with Chromoly shafts (running 37X13.50 PitBull rockers). I could have tried to go 35 spline on the D44 but I would have had to change the locker - or I can go with a ProRock D60 which gives me slightly better ground clearance than the D44, a bigger R&P and a new Eaton locker with 35 spline chromolies and much stiffer tubes. You may still call it crazy, but it is my money and I will spend it my way.
 
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