One limitation with the UD60's is they are available in one width only (68.5")
Not too much of a problem if you have the correct backspacing. I’ve got 68.5” XD60s under the 392 and am running KMC beadlocks with 3.5” BS. No rubbing at the moment, still need to flex it out and tie up about 99 other things before it’s ready for serious trail use. Progress is slow but steady, especially since I’m doing this mostly myself aside from a few friends who helped with the physical swap.
Sounds Nice! Were the XD60's plug and play with OEM wheel speed sensors, etc.? Did you shut off the full time 4wd with Tazer? I don't think you can go wrong with Dynatrac. What tire (tire size) are you running? Are you running ram-assist?
I like the axles themselves so far but I had to source my own locker harnesses, steering ram skid plate and waited 2 weeks for the correct tie rod and drag link. It’s been an ordeal to say the least. Only thing in the crate was the axles and a tie rod/drag link for a 72.5” setup.
Nice!
I see the Currie front axle assembly comes with RCV CV shafts as standard equipment which is a $2600 upgrade over u-joint shafts offered in the Spicer, Dynatrac and Fusion axle assemblies.If you like a decent scrub radius, UD 60’s are out. The more I learn about them, the more I don‘t want the Dana’s. I already emailed Currie regarding the rear high pinion, their reply is in the pic. The other bummer with the Currie’s is they on use 3/16” for the brackets when everyone else uses 1/4”. For being 5k higher than any of their competitors, I think those 2 items are going to be a deal breaker to me. Which is a bummer, I really wanted to run them. Fusion is currently at the top of my list.
I wanted 72.5” Dynatracs but didn’t want to wait 6+ months for a set of them. Found this set in stock and pulled the trigger. Don’t think I’ll have too much issue with steering but I’ll keep everyone informed. And yeah I reset my steering yesterday and still have codes. Gonna try running it in AWD to see if that helps. Could be tripping up the VSS sensors on the transfer case by not having the hubs locked/front driveshaft in.
Funny you mention this. They switched to iron knuckles, not sure when. But all current production XD60s have iron knuckles. I bought my set of axles from Top Tier Suspension…”These came in a few weeks ago.” Turns out my axles were made in August 2019, so they have the aluminum knuckles. I let Dynatrac know and they were quick to ship me replacement iron knuckles with new balljoints. I installed the axles as-is, I plan on swapping knuckles in ~30K or so miles when I repack wheel bearings or before that if they crack. Not too worried about it.
Good to know they went to the cast iron knuckles and sent you the replacements. You'll be fine with the aluminum knuckles at least for a while.
