Offroad EVO D44 vs. Pro Rock D60
12-18-2010, 09:23 AM
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Thank you everybody I was in fact talking about the
Mopar axle that offroad evo sells, I am trying to get axles that will withstand daily driving with the 37's and occasionally get a chance to wheel but obviously budget is a huge deal because uncle sam's navy only pays so much haha.
Mopar axle that offroad evo sells, I am trying to get axles that will withstand daily driving with the 37's and occasionally get a chance to wheel but obviously budget is a huge deal because uncle sam's navy only pays so much haha.
12-18-2010, 03:30 PM
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So the choice is between buying a 'fully upgraded' rubi44, or a caster corrected PR44, or saving for a 60. Can't comment on saving for a 60, but both 44's seem to be roughly the same price?
My take on it:
Rubi:
Stock shafts and stock elocker.
PR:
Alloy inners (stock 32sp outers) and ARB or Detroit.
Rubi:
No caster correction.
PR:
Caster correction built in.
Rubi:
Has drain plug.
PR:
Gives an extra 2" of ground clearance instead of a drain plug...
Strength? No clue how stout the upgraded rubi44 would be, but I'd give the edge to the PR there as well.
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12-19-2010, 04:15 PM
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I am looking for a solid axle to put up with the abuse I throw at it. Eventually I am going to get a truck so I can trailer to the trails too. I am kinda on this kick about the pro rock 44 with arb's. Thanks again for all the help, its much appreciated
I have never heard that one before
12-19-2010, 04:47 PM
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If you can get a 60 up front, do it. The problem is that its not just the axle. If you go with the 60, its going to be 5 on 5 1/2 bolt pattern, so you will have to get new wheels also. I have the rj 60 in the front with adapters in the back. When i decided to get the 60 for the front, i had just gotten a set of walker evans bead locks. I sold them, and got another set of WE's with the bigger center bore and 5 on 5 1/2. I plan on getting the rear 60 to match eventually.
12-19-2010, 05:37 PM
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Don't drink the Obama Kool-Aid.
If you have a 44 up front already, you'll be ok. I would suggest Outer Sleeves & "C" gussets.
If it's a daily driver, your not going to get that crazy when you wheeling.
If your just set on spending the dough, just get Currie Rock Jocks and be done.
If you have a 44 up front already, you'll be ok. I would suggest Outer Sleeves & "C" gussets.
If it's a daily driver, your not going to get that crazy when you wheeling.
If your just set on spending the dough, just get Currie Rock Jocks and be done.
12-20-2010, 12:33 PM
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Residential redneck was a nickname I got on this past deployment from one of my buddy's. Since I'm born and raised i'n California but I have redneck tendencies he coined that for me. I'm going to go pr 44 until it breaks then I'll step it up to 60's. Works best for the budget right now.
01-19-2011, 10:17 AM
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w w w .oconeeoffroad.com/servlet/the-38754/Dana-Model-44-Front/Detail
is that for real?? Im guessing all youd need next is gears and its bolt and go???
is that for real?? Im guessing all youd need next is gears and its bolt and go???
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01-19-2011, 10:28 AM
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Amen, a fully tricked out PR 44 is near bullet proof and relatively cheap. Call Dave at Northridge while sitting down and ask him what one costs with prosteer ball joints, ARB locker, RCV axles and gearing of your choice. You will be pleasantly surprised.