JK front locking hub options?

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dagdag

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I'm interested in locking hubs for the front of my 2014 JKUR. I see Spyntec makes a conversion kit...I also see Rock Jock makes a complete axle assembly with locking hubs. Are there any other front axle assemblies that include locking hubs?
 
dagdag said:
I'm interested in locking hubs for the front of my 2014 JKUR. I see Spyntec makes a conversion kit...I also see Rock Jock makes a complete axle assembly with locking hubs. Are there any other front axle assemblies that include locking hubs?
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Not that I know how of.

I ran the Solid for a long time. I miss having the hubs.
 
piginajeep said:
Not that I know how of.

I ran the Solid for a long time. I miss having the hubs.
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What I really want is a D44ish axle but with more caster and lock out hubs. I don't want to have to buy a $7k D60 for the front. Looks like the next best option is a new D44 housing and a conversion for $5k. Not a huge savings :(
 
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dagdag said:
What I really want is a D44ish axle but with more caster and lock out hubs. I don't want to have to buy a $7k D60 for the front. Looks like the next best option is a new D44 housing and a conversion for $5k. Not a huge savings :(
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No it's really not. You might as well save for the 60.
 
dagdag said:
What I really want is a D44ish axle but with more caster and lock out hubs. I don't want to have to buy a $7k D60 for the front. Looks like the next best option is a new D44 housing and a conversion for $5k. Not a huge savings :(
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$7k sounds kinda light for a PR60.

Just curious, why the lockout hubs? A PR44 with the extra caster and a properly setup driveline (ie no vibes) is a solid set up. Sure, maybe a little more wear and tear on the driveline than if you had locking hubs, but just not seeing the value add on a 44.
 
ERAUGrad04 said:
$7k sounds kinda light for a PR60.

Just curious, why the lockout hubs? A PR44 with the extra caster and a properly setup driveline (ie no vibes) is a solid set up. Sure, maybe a little more wear and tear on the driveline than if you had locking hubs, but just not seeing the value add on a 44.
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It's just a preference I suppose. There may be no tangible value.

Edit: if the lock out hub conversion made the semi float axle a full float axle that could be considered an improvement.
 
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