Dana 44 rear or original 10 bolt?

[dvani]

Have a '90 FS Jimmy that im gettin some pinion bearing noise from the rear end. Had my axle shafts replaced last year with stock shafts and now this. Is it worth upgrading to a 44?
I don't do any heavy wheeling and its my dd. Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks

 

[beater_k20]

cheaper and easier to find another 10 bolt that will bolt right in. Dana 44s were never offered under the rear of a fullsize truck.

 

[79k20350]

a 12 bolt would be a better way to go, but 10 bolts are esy to find. 44's arnt that much stronger than a 10 bolt (if any) anyways...

 

[beater_k20]

a 12 bolt would be a better way to go, but 10 bolts are esy to find. 44's arnt that much stronger than a 10 bolt (if any) anyways...

what 12 bolts have in ring and pinion strength over a 10 bolt is lost due to smaller pinion bearings.

 

[Z3PR]

14 bolt.

 

[beater_k20]

Rockwell

 

[muddybuddy]

try a 14b sf. 9.5 ring gear over the 10b's 8.5 ring gear, can get 6 lug too

 

[89GMCSuburban]

Where are you located? I have the 10 bolt out of mine sitting in San Antonio that needs to be taken...

 

[dvani]

I am in Northern Utah... I still need to find out what my ratios are yet.