Front axle swap
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cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
This^^^^^^
13_gecko_rubi
Caught the Bug
I have a PR44 front and I love it. It all depends what you plan to do, tire size, wheeling type etc. I sold the stock 44s out of my Rubicon when I upgraded to the PR44/60 to a friend. He trussed them and has never had an issue. Mine is my daily driver so I wanted it to be bulletproof and have no regrets. But my friend now has trussed stock axles and he saved a ton going that route. Again it's all in what you plan to do. Everyone will say save for the PR but it's all up to what your budget is and your plans.
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KingCopperhead
New member
I was recently faced with this choice and going from a sport straight up to a pr44 is expensive. I couldn't really afford 4500+ for a properly set up pro rock. Also couldn't stand 3.73s and 35s that I had but didn't want to regear my dana 30. Came across a good deal for a complete dana 44 rubi take off with all internals. Already had c gussets and lca skids. I'm not going to truss or sleeve it. If it bends or breaks the price of a pr44 housing isn't that big of a pill for me to swallow at once. At the very least I feel confident that on 35s and 4.88 gears I'll be relatively safe for the time being. Once I move up in tire size (if I do) then I'll start worrying. This also let's me start upgrading my axle shafts etc since those will transfer over if I ever need the pro rock.
We all would love to be driving top of the line equipment but sometimes you have to make do with the best you can afford.
We all would love to be driving top of the line equipment but sometimes you have to make do with the best you can afford.
jkuone
New member
You might want to check Craigs list or EBay if you decide to go the used route.
I've heard of some guys getting good deals on used 44's that way.....
