Beefed D30 vs Beefed D44
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So I want to upgrade my front axle and as I research I'm just wondering how much stronger a trussed/C gusseted D44 is compared to the same trussed/C gusseted D30. I know the ring/ pinion is the weak link but I'm only gonna run 37's for the time being and the factory 44s are so expensive I feel like I'd be better off just going with a super duty 60 and the artec kit.
Anyway just wanted to get some thoughts on how big a difference there is between the 44 and 30 even taking into account cromoly axles. I want to go 4.88s as well and it's a DD that at this time doesn't get wheeled super hard.
Anyway just wanted to get some thoughts on how big a difference there is between the 44 and 30 even taking into account cromoly axles. I want to go 4.88s as well and it's a DD that at this time doesn't get wheeled super hard.
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The factory d30 and d44 use the same basic housing, same length, tube diameter, wall thickness, same c's. Stock or upgraded with the same truss/sleeves/gussets - there will be zero difference in external strength between them. Internally? The 44's gears are obviously better. Is a beefed up factory d44 comparable to the d60 you want to build? No. If you have the skills, build the 60.
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The factory d30 and d44 use the same basic housing, same length, tube diameter, wall thickness, same c's. Stock or upgraded with the same truss/sleeves/gussets - there will be zero difference in external strength between them. Internally? The 44's gears are obviously better. Is a beefed up factory d44 comparable to the d60 you want to build? No. If you have the skills, build the 60.
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Because I'm not too smart on this, what's the issue? If I changed the shafts with D44 shafts and the innards for a D44 in a D30 housing, it won't go? Is it that the ring and pinion physically won't fit?
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No, the center sections are a bit different. The 44 center is larger to accept the bigger gears, and I believe it is offset a bit more than the d30. (they use different length axle shafts). Was just saying that the d44 'housing' has no strength advantage over the d30.
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So I want to upgrade my front axle and as I research I'm just wondering how much stronger a trussed/C gusseted D44 is compared to the same trussed/C gusseted D30. I know the ring/ pinion is the weak link but I'm only gonna run 37's for the time being and the factory 44s are so expensive I feel like I'd be better off just going with a super duty 60 and the artec kit.
Anyway just wanted to get some thoughts on how big a difference there is between the 44 and 30 even taking into account cromoly axles. I want to go 4.88s as well and it's a DD that at this time doesn't get wheeled super hard.
Anyway just wanted to get some thoughts on how big a difference there is between the 44 and 30 even taking into account cromoly axles. I want to go 4.88s as well and it's a DD that at this time doesn't get wheeled super hard.
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Just finished doing this. went to 4.88 with a beefed up front 44 and stuck 35 spline chromolys in the rear. Definitely makes you feel better after ripping the 30 out.