Jeep Wrangler Front Axle Dynatrac XD60 72.5” with PRO 1550 Steering Knuckles : HOW IT'S MADE

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For the most part, the only effective way to run really big and wide tires on a Jeep JK Wrangler is to have them mounted on wheels with very little back spacing. Of course, it's practically a necessity when you're running something like an EVO Double Throw Down coil over system and while they may get the job done, they're far from a perfect solution and not without their consequences. Certainly, the more you offset the center line of your wheels, the more stress you put on things like your ball joints, wheel bearings and even tie-rod and this is to say nothing about how they'll effect your ability to steer. It's because of these issues that Dynatrac decided to challenge what we've all come to accept as normal and design a better solution using their awesome XD60 front axle. As luck would have it, Cindy and I would get a chance to help them out and with the assistance of Rubicat.
In this video, you'll get a detailed look at the design, development and building of a 72.5" Dynatrac XD60 front axle complete with PRO 1550 steering knuckles, setup to be run with an EVO DTD coil over system and optimized for Trail Ready beadlock wheels that have 5.5" of back spacing. We hope that you'll find this video to be useful, educational and that you enjoy our presentation.

[@silverslvr5185]

Being able to watch your amazing piece of mechanical art being made, I have to admit to being jealous of you. That is truly awesome of Dyna allowing this to happen and for you to sharing with us. A favorite for sure!

[@muhammadnimji4626]

Awesome. Very talented group of people! From the designers to the machinist to the assemblers! Great work!

[@wayalife]

Agreed!

[@duneattack]

Not only are your vids (especially the dynatrac vids) super helpful in explaining all the cool tech that goes into products you use, but your vids in my opinion are incredible sales tools for the companies you represent. Because of your videos especially, and because of Dynatrac's relationship with you and other popular youtubers, the liklihood I'll buy Dynatrac's when I upgrade to 60's is like 98%. I don't know how much the companies you represent in you videos appreciate what you do for them with your excellent productions, but I can pretty much guarantee they've seen a bump in sales just because of the work you do. I am so appreciative of the depth in your content when it comes to upgrade products. Hats off, brother. Thank you!

[@wayalife]

Thank you Paul, we really do appreciate you saying as much. If you do decide to get one of these axles, we'd be super grateful if you could please let them know that you watched and enjoyed our videos. The only way they know we're of help to them is through people like you :) I should note that we are currently testing out Dana UD60s on our Gladiator and hope to do similar videos to this in the near future.

[@JTPedersen]

Direct access to some of the manufacturing insight being applied is great. Appreciate the effort put into this. The scrub radius and related reduction in turn radius is something that's gnawed at me as I contemplate lifts and wheels. One of the features I love about my stock JK is the turn radius. Of course, anything after a Suburban has a great turn radius...but still!

[@dt9094]

It’s an absolute pleasure to watch someone do something right, from start to finish. Thank you

[@wayalife]

So glad to hear you enjoyed our video :)

[@Blue-P51]

Great Job Wayalife!, and Dynatrac for taking the time to allow this video to be filmed. Thanks for giving us all a front row seat and lesson!

[@darrencole2000]

One point not raised in regards to scrub radius that presents a huge advantage in how the car drives as well driver comfort, something that particularly struck me as the reason I would want a setup that improved scrub radius numbers is that of steering wheel feedback, if you hit a bump with one tire, or one tire first with poor scrub radius you get a tremendous amount of feedback through the steering wheel, even with powersteering but much worse without, with poor scrub radius and large hits the steering wheel will literally rip your hand as the leverage caused by that poor scrub radius acts on your king pin. Even on smooth surfaces you will get increased steering wheel feedback from warped disk brake rotors or unbalanced tires. The comfort to be gained by improving steering geometry cannot be overstated. This will be a far more comfortable ride with a better scrub radius both onroad and off.

[@WRXXXual]

Outstanding video! The demonstration of scrub radius at the end is the most poignant I have seen outside of a vehicle dynamics text book.

[@wayalife]

LOL!! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@effiehawkins7815]

Question: With the 5.5" backspacing it looks like your hub is extending outside the beadlock ring. Is that the stub hub kit? Is the hub as vulnerable as it looks?

[@hotwheels100]

Another Brilliant Video ... makes you realise just where the costs are in these ... so much attention to detail

[@wayalife]

Thank you and yes, making axles is no joke for Dynatrac. Gotta love their attention to detail!

[@ryanchenier-poulin8570]

Dynatrac is the best, wouldn't mind working for those's guys ! lol

[@tedsmith7863]

Baby shark

[@chybagus]

Amazing how well these are put together. These dang videos make me want to modify my new stock Rubicon! But since I'm towing it behind an RV I'll have to be nice and keep it stock for now...

[@jasonbergquist8147]

Good to know how my axles were built! Thanks Dynatrac and Eddie!

[@wayalife]

Our pleasure!

[@pauljordan756]

Awesome video! Your Dynatrac videos are so well done! I have Dynatrac goals! Thank you for continuing to make and share such professional content... Well done as always!

[@wayalife]

Thank you! If and when you ever do get one, we'd be grateful if you could please let them know where you heard about them :)

[@jeremysmith6905]

Not many JK’s I am jealous of... you got me on this one! Ordering these axles!

[@wayalife]

Awesome! We'd be grateful if you could let Dynatrac know that our video helped to convince you to buy a set. 👍

[@OnMyMemoryCard]

I can’t believe how much I learned from this video! Great work!

[@newellrobinson9072]

Phenomenal piece of engineering. I feel bad for Moby...being set to the side and treated like the middle daughter. Well great video as always and looking forward to seeing a good in depth video of normal driving around town and of course on the trail. Your videos just keep my blood flowing for my own JK one day. I'm about 2 yrs from my JK but I'm saving my $$$$$ and doing my research especially for how I want my rig to look. Thanks again for a great video and with any luck we might see each other on the trail one day. :)

[@wayalife]

LOL!! No need to feel bad for Moby, he's still got a 6.2 LS under his hood and it's not like his ProRock 60 front and ProRock 80 aren't worth mentioning :)

[@andyanajones3808]

So cool. I (as a novice gear head andJeeper) now understand why new axles are so expensive. Quality made in "Merica

[@wayalife]

So glad you enjoyed our video and yes, you definitely get what you pay for with Dynatrac.

[@TheBeardedJeeper]

Really fascinating process I love watching this stuff. Dynatrac anytime you want a jeep to borrow I’m your guy.

[@bulltastik]

Wow, where engineering becomes a well crafted piece of mechanical art🇺🇸

[@Running925]

Thanks for another excellent put together video showing all the details and the "why" behind it all.

[@JeepFanTony]

That is an​ awesome axle made by an amazing company! I hope to have one under my JK someday.

[@wayalife]

Hey Tony, hopefully you'll get to do it sooner than later :)

[@robertatwood2503]

don't misunderstand the comment dynatrac makes the best stuff in the world I can't believe they put that Janks aluminum on there very educational is superb quality video thanks for posting

[@mrme300]

Awesome. Can't wait to see the trail footage.

[@wayalife]

Hope to film some very very soon :)

[@R2sAdventures]

Wow. That's pretty amazing to see how these things are built.

[@GreenJeepMacLSswappedJeeplife]

Wow! And I thought my ProRock 60 front axle was bulletproof. This thing must be BOMB proof! And the regular prorock 60 isn't exactly weak... I love mine!

[@wayalife]

Trust me, the ProRock 60 is still an awesome axle and it's what we're still running in the rear of Rubicat and what we're still running up front on Moby.

[@rinkishjk]

Great video Eddie.

[@woxie4990]

Incredible videography 🤩😍🤩😍 ... Mr. Dynatrack better give you (2) two each a free axle of your own to hang from your rearview mirrors 😁; there can be no better form of advertising than this! 🤗🤗🤗

[@woxie4990]

... also excellent bg music and wonderful narration ... kudos and many many thanks for presenting and sharing!

[@WillS-pl8wg]

This is amazing,and its made in the good ol usa.Great job boys 👍

[@wayalife]

Oh yeah, MADE IN THE USA!

[@huckstirred7112]

With all that engineering why not go with a 14 bolt ? My 14 bolt has custom cut , reverse cut gears Tru track and 2 1/2 ton Rockwell hubs and disk breaks . It is a fantastic axle . But with your engineering it could be a 100 times better . You guys are awesome . Ever think about Rockwell f 106 ? Why Dana ? I am not criticizing just curious .

[@alfonsosanchez4694]

That's dude Eli welds are very clean!!! Looks awesome Eddie. Cheers from phx!

[@notnalc97]

Seriously. Someone gave this video a thumbs down? I'd give it two thumbs up, if I could.

[@Kornholeeoo]

notnalc97 Must have been a Ford employee. LOL.

[@canonphoto]

notnalc97 there’s always someone doesn’t matter how good of content.

[@segwolfxviii2919]

@@Kornholeeoo idk about that. Chevy guys are usually little cunts. Ford and Toyota guys are usually pretty cool.

[@Garth2011]

Excellent quality product

[@MOTOWNN]

Excellent and very informative video!

[@wayalife]

Glad to hear it, thank you.

[@sheepdog1102]

These guys are as good on differentials as any surgeon is on the human body! They may even have a better understanding of what they are working on.

[@ultimate4wdadventure497]

Very informative video. Learned a lot.

[@jorgelrod]

Great Video Eddie, as always!

[@wayalife]

Thank you. It was a ton of work to make and glad you enjoyed it.

[@trinkladd]

One hell of a bead! Awesome welder.

[@netoschmitz3201]

Amazing guys,congrats!!

[@David-ze6sj]

Nobody should ever complain about the price of Dynatrac axles. You are lucky to have a product like that...completely value added.

[@rnelsonendeavor3098]

Great overview.

[@wayalife]

Thank you

[@NeonFreakC]

what a great video!

[@reylopez3247]

You are SOOOO BLESS😮

[@Nirvanaib]

Superb video

[@wayalife]

Thank you

[@javieresparza636]

Man i cant wait to own a wrangler

[@Cogzed]

Sweet! Just an observation but at 26:32 you’re going to have to install a 90 degree zerk. You’re a lucky man bud!

[@trackstar1able]

Thread lock is life for this guys lol

[@Eddie-Van-Hammerlane]

Impressive!

[@roberthein2156]

Like the way dynatrac workers do there job. Seem to show what there making will last. Sure it costs. So when they gonna do a JL, show improvements. Good video, buy those guys a pizza, beer optional.

[@danilocynepppiloveyoumotas2401]

super nice,, heavy duty,i like it.

[@MrShabong]

So impressive! Great documentary.

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@WillS-pl8wg]

Thank you / it really is the best of the best

[@pokerman9108]

Some really nice welds...

[@ShnitzlHaus]

now those would look funny under my cj2a.

[@felixtorres1895]

Would you consider building offset axles like we used to have in the Volkswagen buses.I know it's a bit of an issue with the front axle but Mercedes does it.

[@specialk101d]

Great video, I love your channel 👍

[@robertkeefer2128]

I need these!

[@gerrydizon1284]

Eddie, i want xd60!!!

[@vancehamilton1934]

Question: With the 5.5" backspacing it looks like your hub is extending outside the beadlock ring. Is that the stub hub kit? Is the hub as vulnerable as it looks?

[@harloldjgriffith]

Two questions... Can you build this axle for a Jeep YJ??? What are the wheel dimensions required for this application???

[@kevinengland4675]

nice setup :-)

[@GTGamer09]

keep theses videos coming

[@Wulven-Hollow]

Could you guys do a video explaining the purpose behind the double throwdown suspension you're using? I am having trouble finding any good info about the purpose and pros/cons of it. I only found this channel last night but so far the videos are great and I love the content.

[@wayalife]

A double throwdown will allow you to drive hard and fast across the desert as they'll do a great job soaking up big hits. If all you ever do is go crawling, they are total overkill.

[@Wulven-Hollow]

So I take it there really isn't a downside other than cost? Also thank you for the answer I kept searching after I commented and still didn't find any good info.

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

So want them for my jk

[@trossnt]

Xok when's the trail test video ?

[@flex93312]

That's impressive.

[@wayalife]

This XD60 front axle really is!

[@nikolatesla4906]

made with love

[@Ken19700]

How are they welding an aluminum knuckle to a steel tube?

[@wayalife]

They aren't. The only thing that's aluminum are the PRO 1550 knuckles.

[@gibby1773]

Why buy the rubicon only to change out the Dana 44 seems it would be better just to get the sport and put the 60s in ???

[@wayalife]

Because when we bought our JK, we didn't know we would build it up so much. Also, you don't get things like a 4:1 transfer case, e-disco or interior options like the NAV on a Sport.

[@gibby1773]

Ok that makes sense I’m torn between the rubicon or just build up a sport

[@Jack_The_Biker]

Steve Gibson buy the rubicon you’ll thank yourself in the long run

[@ronnieobregon7761]

Do you build dynatrac for ford ranger? just a thought or to any types of 4x4 vehicles? thanks

[@1911in45acp]

I need a dynatrac in my jeep!

[@Brother_Lander]

The ball joints go on the knuckle, and not on the Cs?? That is the way God intended it 🙌🏾

[@garymatusavige3639]

Looks heavier built then my 03 ram 2500 plow truck I'm always buying wheel bearings and universal's are worn out to point we tack weld them in on axles 200k hardest miles

[@lrivera18]

Can you please compare the Dana vs Currie? Love your content.

[@wayalife]

I am testing out a set of Dana UD60's now and would love to test out a set of Rock Jock 60s but it may be a bit before I can get a set.

[@Xcentr1cK]

do they leak? If so, after how long? 6 months? years?

[@asdfg9995]

SOLD!

[@wayalife]

Just an FYI, there's been a recall on the aluminum knuckles for cracks in them. I would give it a bit for them to figure it out before placing an order.

[@radcoolade1481]

Should have put 10.5 ring gear in theses axles with the 70 pinion

[@wayalife]

Yup, should have

[@jarrod8914]

Drain plug?

[@dhilarchannel]

Good job

[@tothehilt]

Awesome stuff. Goes to show, if you have enough money you can build a rocket ship.

[@wesbarcus3761]

My prorock 60 still works fine. My question would be, is Dynatrac considering building standard Prorock 60 steering knuckles out of the new materials to help lighten the weight and improve the strength? Or would in not be considered cost effective?

[@wayalife]

Actually, they no longer make and use the aluminum knuckles that you see in this video and being that they were breaking. The XD60 now comes with iron knuckles and truth be told, are way heavier.

[@bilaliphone9229]

Goooooooood

[@20083500HD]

why axle manufacturers won't use kingpins any more I mean what's the cost difference between KP's and BJ's

[@timking2194]

Was hat a great axle

[@reneredoux]

superbe, toutes les pièces sont surdimensionnées, mais les tubes me paraissent un peu minces, non ?

[@pullingtaffyproductions8148]

ca'ching lol ok I'll donate my JK for the next test 😎😎 Great video !

[@thodeus]

I WANT ONE!

[@simonrivas8164]

Beautiful American manufacturing. curious I the price tag on this axle

[@jadams736]

I'd like a dana 80 steer for dodge 3500 please

[@4x4rcman]

great video! On another note how do you guys like those cooper tires? They might be the next set I want.

[@wayalife]

Honestly, we love them. They hook up way better on the rocks than our old Nitto or Toyos and have found them to perform the best in the snow for a mud terrain. Certainly, they're no Duratrac on the slick stuff but way better than any other MT we've run in the past.

[@redvelvet5964]

this video make me want to build nissan juke with dynatrack axle....😂😂😂😂

[@crawl4x410]

Hi Eddie, do you have the names for all of the background songs that was used in this video? i love it

[@christopherwebb6133]

Great video and awesome axle the beast out there, its just sooo over priced its ridiculous... I will stay with my junkyard chevy dana 60's

[@keiths99d]

So how do they weld aluminum to steel on the spindle end?

[@alexchahum2782]

Amazing..👍👍👍

[@RS-io6vm]

$$ beautiful $$

[@jackkrinkov9273]

What is the size and strength comparison with a dana Super 60?

[@gerrydizon1284]

nice video i'd like that in my 2010 jk. i'm from Toronto send me a pair!!

[@foreversole8895]

good job 😍😍😍😍

[@shorthood2518]

@23:38 are the bolts coated with silver anti-seize and a dab of red Loctite?

[@jackcaldwell485]

does these people make custom axles? reason I ask I want a pro rock 80 for live axle conversion on a expedition?

[@Warhorse469]

Nice video but I would have liked to hear what the guys were saying.