Dana 44 Axle upgrade options
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JK Freak
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Dana 44 Axle upgrade options
I am getting ready to replace my front D30 with a 44 and would appreciate some input. I'm planning on keeping 35s, but could eventually shift to 37s-40s in a couple of years. (still want to focus on optimizing for the 35s though)
Looking at:
Prorock 44 most likely, but possibly the teraflex D44. (I like the thicker tubing of the Pr44)
RCV Axle shafts (lifetime warranty)
New Ball Joints
Front Detroit or ARB locker
Using stock components outside of the above
Anyone that has gone down this road please provide and suggestions you might find helpful. Regrets, etc. I am currently torn on the arb selectable vs Detroit.- i know it could save a decent amount of money and seems like it might be the smarter move to go with the detroit, but let me know what you think. Thanks in advance!
Looking at:
Prorock 44 most likely, but possibly the teraflex D44. (I like the thicker tubing of the Pr44)
RCV Axle shafts (lifetime warranty)
New Ball Joints
Front Detroit or ARB locker
Using stock components outside of the above
Anyone that has gone down this road please provide and suggestions you might find helpful. Regrets, etc. I am currently torn on the arb selectable vs Detroit.- i know it could save a decent amount of money and seems like it might be the smarter move to go with the detroit, but let me know what you think. Thanks in advance!
Last edited by wayoflife; Aug 19, 2012 at 08:35 AM.
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JK Freak
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Originally Posted by Murder¹
I know if your going to run 40s then just get 60s everyone says with 40s on a 44 you'll just rip it up in no time
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I am getting ready to replace my front D30 with a 44 and would appreciate some input. I'm planning on keeping 35s, but could eventually shift to 37s-40s in a couple of years. (still want to focus on optimizing for the 35s though)
Looking at:
Prorock 44 most likely, but possibly the teraflex D44. (I like the thicker tubing of the Pr44)
RCV Axle shafts (lifetime warranty)
New Ball Joints
Front Detroit or ARB locker
Using stock components outside of the above
Anyone that has gone down this road please provide and suggestions you might find helpful. Regrets, etc. I am currently torn on the arb selectable vs Detroit.- i know it could save a decent amount of money and seems like it might be the smarter move to go with the detroit, but let me know what you think. Thanks in advance!
Looking at:
Prorock 44 most likely, but possibly the teraflex D44. (I like the thicker tubing of the Pr44)
RCV Axle shafts (lifetime warranty)
New Ball Joints
Front Detroit or ARB locker
Using stock components outside of the above
Anyone that has gone down this road please provide and suggestions you might find helpful. Regrets, etc. I am currently torn on the arb selectable vs Detroit.- i know it could save a decent amount of money and seems like it might be the smarter move to go with the detroit, but let me know what you think. Thanks in advance!
otherwise, the PR44 is the way to go only, i would skip the RCV's, get standard chromo shafts with full circle clips (lifetime warranty too) and use the money you save to get pro steer ball joints instead. i would also get an ARB over a detroit up front.
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if you're really planning to go 40's someday, i would save up for a 60 instead.
otherwise, the PR44 is the way to go only, i would skip the RCV's, get standard chromo shafts with full circle clips (lifetime warranty too) and use the money you save to get pro steer ball joints instead. i would also get an ARB over a detroit up front.
otherwise, the PR44 is the way to go only, i would skip the RCV's, get standard chromo shafts with full circle clips (lifetime warranty too) and use the money you save to get pro steer ball joints instead. i would also get an ARB over a detroit up front.
I don't know if the ProSteer Ball Joints and RCV's still do not fit quite right. Thoughts?
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Even with great shafts like RCVs or high quality chomo, the shafts will be the weak link. The front Rubi 44 gear has proven to be very durable with even very large tires. The shafts are the failure point.
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Originally Posted by Dynatrac
Even with great shafts like RCVs or high quality chomo, the shafts will be the weak link. The front Rubi 44 gear has proven to be very durable with even very large tires. The shafts are the failure point.