Poll: Dana 44 or 60?

94Dodge Truggy · 01-22-2010, 08:39 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, 09:15 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, 10:44 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, 11:01 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, 02:57 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, 02:20 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.

riegel · 01-29-2010, 02:41 PM

a 44 is a money pit.get a 60 . upgrade to 35 spline outers=manhood lol

tjjeepjeep · 01-29-2010, 02:59 PM

60... I've seen you drive

krawlin85toy · 01-29-2010, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tjjeepjeep

60... I've seen you drive

x2 thought i drove bad

only body redesign by nature

KennyTJ · 01-29-2010, 09:05 PM

Man, I can't find a Kingpin D60 driver drop that's worth the asking price, soo..... I got annother 14bolt and it's gonna become a front!!!!

SWEEEETTT!!!!!

JET455 · 01-30-2010, 12:31 AM

WTF do you think?:p

94Dodge Truggy · 02-01-2010, 01:42 PM

Alright! Dana 44's it is then!

Hope Springs Hauler · 02-01-2010, 01:47 PM

So, did you make the incredible journey?:confused:

Any good stories?

94Dodge Truggy · 02-01-2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Hope Springs Hauler

So, did you make the incredible journey?:confused:

Any good stories?

It about killed me twice and took alot of life off the old dodge! Lots of stories for sure after being in or next to the truck for 35 hours running non stop. I will never do that again. Atleast not anytime soon.

BIGRAM · 02-01-2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by KennyTJ

Man, I can't find a Kingpin D60 driver drop that's worth the asking price, soo..... I got annother 14bolt and it's gonna become a front!!!!

SWEEEETTT!!!!!

I have a set of matching rearends from a '99 F-350 if your interested. All wheel disc brakes, lockout hubs, 3:70 gears, brake lines all there and some steering components. Not a kngpin. Was going to build a rig before I bought mine last year.

KennyTJ · 02-01-2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGRAM

I have a set of matching rearends from a '99 F-350 if your interested. All wheel disc brakes, lockout hubs, 3:70 gears, brake lines all there and some steering components. Not a kngpin. Was going to build a rig before I bought mine last year.

Well I have (2) 14b rearends now, but how much???? is it a D60bj and what rear-end???? D70? Sterling?

BIGRAM · 02-01-2010, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by KennyTJ

Well I have (2) 14b rearends now, but how much???? is it a D60bj and what rear-end???? D70? Sterling?

Front is balljoint. The rear I was told may be a corperate 10.25?? I will post them in the classifieds, i don't want to cludder this thread.

itbrokeagain · 02-03-2010, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by KennyTJ

Well I have (2) 14b rearends now, but how much???? is it a D60bj and what rear-end???? D70? Sterling?

Rear is likely a Sterling and the front is either a 50 or a 60. Srw got a 50 drw got a 60. Metric bolt pattern but stout axles. I have a set of u bolts, shocks and possibly some steering stuff from a drw F-350

BIGRAM · 02-03-2010, 04:40 PM

It is a single rear.

My plan was to do a Cherokee build with them at the time. If I decide to go through with it, I may contact you for some steering components if your selling.

01-22-2010, 08:39 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, 09:15 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, 11:01 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

01-29-2010, 02:59 PM	#8
tjjeepjeep Just tired Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,213 Images: 2212	60... I've seen you drive __________________ I want to be the reason you look down at your phone and smile........then walk into a pole.

01-30-2010, 12:31 AM	#11
JET455 Your wifes pimp! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Everywhere!!!!!! Posts: 548	WTF do you think?:p __________________ if i am not currently offending you, i will be shortly.

01-23-2010, 02:57 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, 02:20 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.

01-29-2010, 02:41 PM	#7
riegel hellbilly fab Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: circleville ohio Posts: 34	a 44 is a money pit.get a 60 . upgrade to 35 spline outers=manhood lol

01-29-2010, 09:05 PM	#10
KennyTJ The Pirate Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lebanon, Oh. Posts: 297	Man, I can't find a Kingpin D60 driver drop that's worth the asking price, soo..... I got annother 14bolt and it's gonna become a front!!!! SWEEEETTT!!!!!

02-01-2010, 01:42 PM	#12
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Alright! Dana 44's it is then! __________________

02-01-2010, 01:47 PM	#13
Hope Springs Hauler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 431 Images: 16	So, did you make the incredible journey?:confused: Any good stories? __________________ 1988 Suzuki Samurai on propane FJ 40 axles (4.10) 5.14 tcase 36" TSL SX

02-03-2010, 04:40 PM	#19
BIGRAM Ready to Wheel!!!!!!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stanton, KY Posts: 263	It is a single rear. My plan was to do a Cherokee build with them at the time. If I decide to go through with it, I may contact you for some steering components if your selling. __________________ 1994 Dodge Ram 5.9L SWB 3/4 axles, 39.5 IROKS, HYDRO assist