Newbie question

[SIMPLE73]

Ok so I have an axle question. Will a Dana 44 and Corp 12 bolt with aftermarket heavy duty axles, ring/pinion etc be as strong as a stock Dana 60, and 14 bff? I know the 60 and the 14 are better but I was curious if a beefed up 44 and 12 would be near the strength of a bone stock 60 and 14.

I am in the process of deciding which route to take. I plan on running 35's, 6 inch lift and roughly 400 hp/400tq and doing mild off roading. I already have the 44 and the 12 so I was curious if I should just stick with my current axles and just beef them up.

Thanks!

 

[hunterguy86]

Not even close to being as strong.

I say wheel what ya got and replace as needed.

 

[obijuan]

i concur

 

[Chevy305]

Everyone's going to tell you that it will never be as strong. In theory yes, but in practicle application, no. I say beef up your 1/2 tons and be different! Plus you stay lighter and with more ground clearance. Plus 35"s are generally the limit for 1/2 tons so i think you are good to go!

 

[habitatxskate]

i have a sf 14 and 44, i didnt have the fab skills or the money..the 12 bolt, you can beef to a 14 sf most likely, for the 44, its not worth the money you put into it when with that you could be saving for the 60.. save your change!