609 Axle
02-24-2009, 03:02 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)
Hey Currie, do you have any more pics, and or pricing yet?
02-27-2009, 04:50 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)
If the parts are a lot cheaper then even a D44, why is the cost higher for the 609 vs a 60 ?
05-07-2009, 12:28 PM
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05-07-2009, 02:06 PM
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um....why the JK tax? Thats an extra 1K more than the rock jock 60's.....
Sleeves and longfields it is...
Last edited by a-squared; 05-07-2009 at 02:11 PM.