Poll: Dana 44 or 60?

94Dodge Truggy · 01-22-2010, 07:39 PM

I am trying to decide on which axle to use in a 2006 jeep rubicon unlimited. This jeep will see a decent amount of road use as well as serious rock crawling. Lift will be 5-6" and tires will be 37 to 39's. Should I keep the stock 44's and upgrade the shafts or throw in dana 60's? What do you think and why? Thanks in advance!

Hope Springs Hauler · 01-22-2010, 08:15 PM

I vote for the 60. I know a bit about you and you will end up with the 39s. Also, the Rubicon 44 has 30 ends (Unit bearings, BJ, etc)

Plus, depending on the timing, I could use it in the front of my YJ

Oh and the NP241OR when you get another stak

94Dodge Truggy · 01-22-2010, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Hope Springs Hauler

I vote for the 60. I know a bit about you and you will end up with the 39s. Also, the Rubicon 44 has 30 ends (Unit bearings, BJ, etc)

Plus, depending on the timing, I could use it in the front of my YJ

Oh and the NP241OR when you get another stak

what are the 44's worth? rear needs to be checked out but so far I would say the passengers side axle shaft flange is bent.

Hope Springs Hauler · 01-22-2010, 10:01 PM

I really have no idea. I am focusing on the Sami build first. Then a comfy street and trail rig.

KennyTJ · 01-23-2010, 01:57 AM

I would not push over 37's with the stock 44's! Even then you may want better shafts and u-joints if your lookin at heavy weight 37's. 39's on 44's = broken junk every trip.

Waffle · 01-23-2010, 01:20 PM

Suprised to see you ask this question. Go for the 60. Throw in some spicer 35 outers and call it done. I'm sure you have some spare 60 parts laying around too.

01-22-2010, 07:39 PM	#1
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Poll: Dana 44 or 60? I am trying to decide on which axle to use in a 2006 jeep rubicon unlimited. This jeep will see a decent amount of road use as well as serious rock crawling. Lift will be 5-6" and tires will be 37 to 39's. Should I keep the stock 44's and upgrade the shafts or throw in dana 60's? What do you think and why? Thanks in advance! __________________

01-22-2010, 08:15 PM	#2
Hope Springs Hauler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 431 Images: 16	I vote for the 60. I know a bit about you and you will end up with the 39s. Also, the Rubicon 44 has 30 ends (Unit bearings, BJ, etc) Plus, depending on the timing, I could use it in the front of my YJ Oh and the NP241OR when you get another stak __________________ 1988 Suzuki Samurai on propane FJ 40 axles (4.10) 5.14 tcase 36" TSL SX

01-22-2010, 10:01 PM	#4
Hope Springs Hauler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 431 Images: 16	I really have no idea. I am focusing on the Sami build first. Then a comfy street and trail rig. __________________ 1988 Suzuki Samurai on propane FJ 40 axles (4.10) 5.14 tcase 36" TSL SX

01-23-2010, 01:57 AM	#5
KennyTJ The Pirate Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lebanon, Oh. Posts: 297	I would not push over 37's with the stock 44's! Even then you may want better shafts and u-joints if your lookin at heavy weight 37's. 39's on 44's = broken junk every trip.

01-23-2010, 01:20 PM	#6
Waffle Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: . Posts: 75 Images: 10	Suprised to see you ask this question. Go for the 60. Throw in some spicer 35 outers and call it done. I'm sure you have some spare 60 parts laying around too.