Comparison of 9'' to a dana 60 article

[afd516]

Article on camparisons of the Ford 9'' and Dana 60

http://www.sunrayengineering.com/main.html


Click on "Why a nine?"

At the bottom of that page is another link "ground clearance comparison"

I think you guys will find it interesting and informative.

Sorry if posted in wrong place.

[The Blu Yak]

I rock the 9" fullwidth, just working on getting it put in.

[GottaBeJeep]

Good article. Glad I picked up my 9".

[XgeekstarX]

the 9" is better to me strictly because of the drop out 3rd member.

[The Blu Yak]

that to and it is easy to take to get gears and a spool installed

[Dirk Pitt]

But that pinion is so low.

The 1550 gives me wood though.

[XJ_ranger]

Article on camparisons of the Ford 9'' and Dana 60

http://www.sunrayengineering.com/main.html


Click on "Why a nine?"


sometimes companys write things like that to induce people to buy stuff...

here is my simple basic comparison:
http://www.opiebennett.com/rearaxleswapbackground.htm

[JIMBOJAMES]

Since I am a ford guy, the cherokee is my only Jeep, I would always go with a Ford 9". Plus I can get one fairly easy.

[Lawn Cher']

Plus I can get one fairly easy.

easily

[AZ XJ]

Since I am a ford guy, the cherokee is my only Jeep, I would always go with a Ford 9". Plus I can get one fairly easy.

Aint that the truth... I'm tripping over them at my local wrecking yard...
Got a nodular 9" for myself.

[afd516]

You guys probably knew most of this info. but I thought that I would post it for those that are still learning. It answers alot of questions.

Thanks for the post xj ranger those some good comparisons.

[bj-666]

i do find some of that info a little short handed and without explination. for instance they measured a shaved 9" against standard 60's granted they used a high clearance 60 but some still shave further. and same with the explination of ring gear strength just because it is thicker dosn't mean it is nessarily stronger. i think they should have discussed the reasoning behind a strength or weakness further.

[The Blu Yak]

yeah but they sale 9" stuff not dana 60 stuff. of course they are going to be biased towards their product. That is just a falacie within the argument between a Dana 60 and 9"

But 9" is better :flipoff:

[XJ_ranger]

yeah but they sale 9" stuff not dana 60 stuff. of course they are going to be biased towards their product. That is just a falacie within the argument between a Dana 60 and 9"

But 9" is better :flipoff:

I sale LeBaron hood vents - anyone want some?

[Capt. Nemo]

i do find some of that info a little short handed and without explination. for instance they measured a shaved 9" against standard 60's granted they used a high clearance 60 but some still shave further. and same with the explination of ring gear strength just because it is thicker dosn't mean it is nessarily stronger. i think they should have discussed the reasoning behind a strength or weakness further.

Read these:

http://www.truehi9.com/gears2.html

http://performanceunlimited.com/illustrations/gears.html

[xjj33p3r]

They don't sell 60's because they aren't as strong as the 9", and they don't want to sell a bad product. Guys running around 400hp here in Texas have yet to break on of their 1550 axles. If they have, I haven't heard of it, but on Pirate they are pretty fond of these axles. That's gotta mean something.

[tealcherokee]

i have a 60 and a 9 sittin in my basment.....im building the 60, parts are cheaper, and built, im not going to break either of them once theyre built, but on the off chance i do, i want the full floater, so...60 it is

[BCParker]

I sale LeBaron hood vents - anyone want some?

I bought some if you still got them cheap.

[XJ_ranger]

i have a 60 and a 9 sittin in my basment.....im building the 60, parts are cheaper, and built, im not going to break either of them once theyre built, but on the off chance i do, i want the full floater, so...60 it is

there are full floater 9's if memory serves, but then you are talking custom shafts...

[tealcherokee]

yeah, you can have a full floater anything if you wanted to get some spindles and a set of shafts....but nothing seems nicer to me than a set of 1.5", 35 spline, crmo shafts, and a full spool for under $500

[Bent]

Read these:

http://www.truehi9.com/gears2.html



That site will bite your check book. It's got big pointy teeth...it can jump...

The opinions expressed on any of the sites that are marketing a particular axle are going to be biased. If I were selling them I know that I would do the same .That's no different than around here, we all have our preferences, mostly based on how an item pertains to our specific needs. The bright side to that is that those of us trying to reach a conclusion are provided a broader spectrum of information on which to base our decision.

[Capt. Nemo]

That site will bite your check book. It's got big pointy teeth...it can jump...

The opinions expressed on any of the sites that are marketing a particular axle are going to be biased. If I were selling them I know that I would do the same .That's no different than around here, we all have our preferences, mostly based on how an item pertains to our specific needs. The bright side to that is that those of us trying to reach a conclusion are provided a broader spectrum of information on which to base our decision.



Well, I guess I was bitten...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/muddyjeep1/hi9two.jpg

My undercarriage was trashed after JV, however, my driveshaft had nothing but trail dust on it.

I agree that a manufacturer is going to be biased toward their own product. However, when coupled with the laws of physics and physical data these views are no longer biases, they're facts. Can't argue with those.

[Gil BullyKatz]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/muddyjeep1/hi9two.jpg




Goddamn that's a sexy rear end...

Strong, well built and high...

Last time I saw one like that I....

Oh nevermind.

[Capt. Nemo]

Goddamn that's a sexy rear end...

Strong, well built and high...

Last time I saw one like that I....

Oh nevermind.

Sorry to break it to ya, but that rear end has been around the block. It doesn't look that good any more. :(

[afd516]

If you don't mind, how much do you have in that hi 9''?

[Capt. Nemo]

If you don't mind, how much do you have in that hi 9''?

More than I care to admit...

However, 25% of the cost was offset when I sold my old rear end (built D44).

[BrettM]

If you don't mind, how much do you have in that hi 9''?
the 35 spline ARB third is $2299. add alloy shafts, a Currie housing, and brakes... I'm estimating $3500 when all is said and done with shipping and tax.

[tealcherokee]

wow......thats more than my jeep originally cost, when it was nice

[ccflexj]

More than I care to admit...

However, 25% of the cost was offset when I sold my old rear end (built D44).
yahh i bought that and love it heheh i finally finished my front end so now i can go wheeling this weekend and see how my jeep does with the 44 in it