werks
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Hi guys, I have a '15 JKUR that I'm planning the build out on now and I've searched and after reading posts after post about axels being a newb to the Jeep world I seem to be getting more and more confused lol. So..... I figured I would pick the brains of the more knowledgeable users on here and get some advice on the best way to move forward with things as I like to do things right and not rush into decisions that I later regret. I'm planning on installing either the EVO Double D Pro or DoubleThrow Down system w/ Slabs and 37's. I've read on here that some people seem to be running similar configurations with a stock D44 front axle but being in N. Ca with the type of trails we have here (rocks) and having the family with me while I'm already looking at dropping a ton of money I'd prefer to just bite the bullet and spend a little bit more to upgrade to a Pro Rock 44 especially if it's only a matter of time for the stock D44 front to bend. Which leads me to my questions:
First obviously I'm guessing the Unlimited and Extreme Duty options are a no brainer to add on for the minimal cost increase. But here is the big question that I have, go with the PR44 Rubicon replacement housing and re-use my stock OEM locker etc (which has all of 600 miles on it) or go with the dedicated aftermarket locker PR44 housing and spring for an ARB locker (and I guess replace the rear OEM locker with ARB at the same time too which costs more $)? Being able to just bolt in most of my OEM parts to the Rubicon PR44 seems like it would save a considerable expense but I have heard that replacement OEM lockers are big $ if they fail down the road. However I see that the ARB RD157 is supposedly a drop in replacement for it, so I theoretically can upgrade down the road if and/or when the OEM lockers fail. However I have seen that Dynatrac seems not to recommend the use of that locker but then I have ran across posts from people saying that they are using them in a PR44 with zero issues. So, I'm at a loss on how to move forward lol and hoping for some advice???
First obviously I'm guessing the Unlimited and Extreme Duty options are a no brainer to add on for the minimal cost increase. But here is the big question that I have, go with the PR44 Rubicon replacement housing and re-use my stock OEM locker etc (which has all of 600 miles on it) or go with the dedicated aftermarket locker PR44 housing and spring for an ARB locker (and I guess replace the rear OEM locker with ARB at the same time too which costs more $)? Being able to just bolt in most of my OEM parts to the Rubicon PR44 seems like it would save a considerable expense but I have heard that replacement OEM lockers are big $ if they fail down the road. However I see that the ARB RD157 is supposedly a drop in replacement for it, so I theoretically can upgrade down the road if and/or when the OEM lockers fail. However I have seen that Dynatrac seems not to recommend the use of that locker but then I have ran across posts from people saying that they are using them in a PR44 with zero issues. So, I'm at a loss on how to move forward lol and hoping for some advice???