DYNATRAC™ WAS CREATED OUT OF A NEED FOR QUALITY OFF-ROAD AXLES

If you’re building a Jeep or other 4x4 for off-roading, you probably know the name Dynatrac™ and associate it with big, beefy, high-quality axle assemblies. But there wasn’t always a Dynatrac offering alternatives to junkyard rebuilds of Dana 44 and Dana 60 axles with patented, unique drivetrain products designed specifically for the way you use your vehicle off road. The company had very humble beginnings. A man with a need and a drive to offer something better than what was available. After a few years of breaking and repairing the factory Dana 44 front axle in his 1979 Ford F-250, Jim McGean began the search for a heavy-duty Dana 60 axle assembly that he could bolt into his truck. The oil embargo of the 1970s made fuel expensive, and the larger, less fuel-efficient trucks that came with these axles were few and far between. McGean turned to the aftermarket. What he found was that the existing aftermarket axle manufacturers specialized in assembling rearends, and they typically did so with junkyard components. The companies had very little knowledge about building complete bolt-in 4x4 front axles with new parts. He was also surprised at the unwillingness and inability of these companies to answer questions about his project, as well as the poor overall customer service he received.

McGean decided to build a heavy-duty front axle on his own. Within a year, his nights and weekends were spent building axles in his garage for off-road enthusiast friends. In the beginning, he simply did this to help offset the costs of the expensive equipment he had invested in to make his own. In November of 1988, Dynatrac became an official business open to the public. McGean specialized in building front axle assemblies, something the other aftermarket axle manufacturers had not yet fully embraced. McGean ran Dynatrac ads in several local publications, and by 1991, Dynatrac placed its first ad in Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road magazine.

In 2002, Dynatrac introduced the ProRock 60, which was the first high-clearance off-road axle of its kind. It was designed specifically for improved durability and performance off-road. Almost immediately after the launch of the Jeep Wrangler JK, Dynatrac developed the ProRock 44™ as a solution for the front axle that was prone to bending and breaking as people modified the very capable vehicle. Not only did the ProRock 44 solve the strength and durability issues, but its patented design provided more ground clearance than a Dana 30 axle! This type of innovation comes naturally to the team at Dynatrac because they are enthusiasts who use their own parts. The ProRock 80™ followed in 2013 and was also looked at as extreme overkill, but it has quickly found a needed home under many of today’s heavy and powerful enthusiast 4x4s, military vehicles, and commercial mining equipment. Other innovative Dynatrac products include several Free-Spin™ hub conversion kits, heavy-duty DynaLoc™ locking hubs, and rebuildable Heavy-Duty Dynatrac Ball Joints™ among other components in suspension, steering, brakes, and more.

Each and every axle goes through 117 different inspections during the assembly, ensuring unparalleled quality. Dynatrac engineering continues its commitment to excellence from behind the drawing board, pushing quality and innovation to new levels.