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Building a D44- instead of a D60-opinions and experience needed
- Thread starter odoa3
- Start date
you add in brakes and bearings on the 60 but not on the 44
apples to oranges
I am on my second d60, I am into it for less then $2000cdn
1981 d60 and matching 14ff with 4.10 $1000cdn.
average deal here bought the first one I saw in the first week I looked.
replaced spindles, bearings, rebuilt kingpins, did brakes for another $1000ish
yes I still have to do the lockers, but most people will not change out the spindles at $150usd each like I chose to.
1981 was fat axles so you really have to get an oldy to see the neckdowns
even if you had neckdowns they are not a "must change" item, run em until they cause you grief
new shafts are not very pricey IMO
if the tire size is under 35" then a 44 is all you need
I would not spend any $ on aftermarket beef parts on one unless you were racing and needed to be light
light is $$
apples to oranges
I am on my second d60, I am into it for less then $2000cdn
1981 d60 and matching 14ff with 4.10 $1000cdn.
average deal here bought the first one I saw in the first week I looked.
replaced spindles, bearings, rebuilt kingpins, did brakes for another $1000ish
yes I still have to do the lockers, but most people will not change out the spindles at $150usd each like I chose to.
1981 was fat axles so you really have to get an oldy to see the neckdowns
even if you had neckdowns they are not a "must change" item, run em until they cause you grief
new shafts are not very pricey IMO
if the tire size is under 35" then a 44 is all you need
I would not spend any $ on aftermarket beef parts on one unless you were racing and needed to be light
light is $$
Z3PR
Banned
In my personal opinion, most people will spend more on a Dana 44 trying too make it as strong as a Dana 60. I know it's expencive, but think of the cost of repairing / upgrading a Dana 44 and that Dana 60 looks more and more like a bargun.
atho
1/2 ton status
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This site almost makes me never want a Dana 60
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in reality, how often do you see d60's and d70's blowing r&p sets? I'd rather have a full floating rear axle, anyway.
This site almost makes me never want a Dana 60
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in reality, how often do you see d60's and d70's blowing r&p sets? I'd rather have a full floating rear axle, anyway.
stallion85
1/2 ton status
I am the lucky one of the group. I picked up a 3/4 ton D44 with Chromoly's, CTM's, ARB Locker, and ORD Cross over steering for only $400!!!! It also has a poison spider diff cover and Rock Stomper tie rod. It was one of the best deals I have ever got. The guy who sold it to me got a 60 and just wanted to get rid of it I guess. I didn't ask too many ??? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif So far it has performed flawless with 35's in the rocks. I don't think I have been too hard with it /forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif Good luck on your decision /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif
odoa3
1/2 ton status
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I would like to know your....
1. Engine size and HP/TQ
2. Weight of the vehicle
3. Tire size and what tire it is.
I have 75 K5 with a mildly built 350. My machinist figured that I would be right around 300 hp. I will be swapping in a 3/4 ton 14 ff and the D44 out of the same truck. I believe they have 4.10 gears. Bumpers, winch, and cage is the only real weight that has been added. I will be running 35x14.5x15 Boggers. I will not be doing a lot of rocks, mostly trails and mud. On occasion I do have a heavy foot. If I build the 44 it will remain open until the shafts, unjoints, etc are installed. Thanks for the info so far.
I would like to know your....
1. Engine size and HP/TQ
2. Weight of the vehicle
3. Tire size and what tire it is.
I have 75 K5 with a mildly built 350. My machinist figured that I would be right around 300 hp. I will be swapping in a 3/4 ton 14 ff and the D44 out of the same truck. I believe they have 4.10 gears. Bumpers, winch, and cage is the only real weight that has been added. I will be running 35x14.5x15 Boggers. I will not be doing a lot of rocks, mostly trails and mud. On occasion I do have a heavy foot. If I build the 44 it will remain open until the shafts, unjoints, etc are installed. Thanks for the info so far.
84_Chevy_K10
Banned
With 35x14.50 boggers it will last all day. Those are the baby boggers with the little lugs. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
