Ok got a question for the masses...

I am getting ready to replace my front D30 with a new D44 front axle...

My question is about the knuckles and whether to use my old knuckles off the D30 or get a complete bolt on axle?

If I reuse my old knuckles I could save roughly $1000 to $1400...

...and what about the resale value of an D30 axle without knuckles??? maybe there is no resale value for a D30 axle anyway and I shouldn't over think the situation...


Any thoughts?

 

if you can get your hands on a new bolt on new axle, that's the way i would go. have you considered getting a prorock44?

 

Yes actually that is the exact axle I have in mind.

thanks, Good to get some feedback.....

Kind of leaning that way to begin with, then in talking about all the different options available I got a little overwhelmed...

 

PM sent.

 

I just did a ProRock44 in mine and reused my knuckles and brakes.
There is no reason to buy new knuckles and brakes...they would be exactly the same. With the ProRock44 you'll get new ball joints and u-joints anyway, so you might as well save the dough.

 

pm responded to... thanks