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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 05:09 PM
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So I found is a guy selling front and rear rubicon dana 44s with 5:38s electric lockers, teraflex HD covers and gussets with brakes. He's asking 3800 obo.

I am wanting to upgrade my factory set up and this seems to cover my needs (upgrade d30 front, regear, lockers) Is this a good deal or would I save more in the end by just replacing everything with a new PR44 front and just regearing and lockers on my own rear set up? any advice would be appreciated!

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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 05:13 PM
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Pro Rock 44's are going to be better and you could go w ARB lockers, but you're not getting front and rears for anywhere close to $3800.

Sounds like a pretty good deal to me. However, of you've got the coin for Pro Rocks, go for the 60's!!!!
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ludski
id say yes, especially since he has good gears and HD covers and gussets. id say get them.
offer him $3000 first.
see what he says. but id say an optimal price would be $3500.
yeah esp since all I can really spare right now is 3K anyways lol. I wanted just the front so I could just build my rear up but wont seperate.
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 05:25 PM
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The PR is hands-down the better axle, and there is a reason that this guy is replacing his built/geared rubi axles, right?

That said, the price sounds a bit high, but you can work on the "OBO". And as you said, this covers your needs in one shot, so it could be a good upgrade for you. Just add the costs of anything else you would want so you can make a fair comparison. (sleeves/truss/alloy shafts/ca skids/hd mounts/etc.)
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 05:39 PM
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Since they're already geared that's a great deal.
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 06:02 PM
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Do it and I'll take you d30 if you have 4:10 in there.
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by IndyChavez
Do it and I'll take you d30 if you have 4:10 in there.
yup its a d30 4.10 so ill keep u posted...its looking like im gonna pull it in a month or so! I dont even know what a fair price 4 me to sell it would be?
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 09:55 AM
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I'd jump on it, make him an offer but in reality , under 4 grand for getting both axles is a good deal. Hopefully you'll get them closer to 3 though.
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by StrizzyChris
So I found is a guy selling front and rear rubicon dana 44s with 5:38s electric lockers, teraflex HD covers and gussets with brakes. He's asking 3800 obo.

I am wanting to upgrade my factory set up and this seems to cover my needs (upgrade d30 front, regear, lockers) Is this a good deal or would I save more in the end by just replacing everything with a new PR44 front and just regearing and lockers on my own rear set up? any advice would be appreciated!
You may consider searching for more info re incorporating e-locker controls/harnesses into your Jeep since I'm assuming it's not already set-up for this system. I read recently that it could run into some extra coin (read hundreds) to upgrade. Good luck.
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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by StrizzyChris

yup its a d30 4.10 so ill keep u posted...its looking like im gonna pull it in a month or so! I dont even know what a fair price 4 me to sell it would be?
Sweet!!! I saw a form member get 300 for one last week. Keep me posted.
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