If you are considering building a stock D30 axle instead of buying a ProRock 44, don't it is a waste of money and at the end of the day it will still be a D30. If you are considering the Rubicon D44, the axle tubes are the same as the D30, you get a bigger ring and pinion, but no added strength.

If you buy the ProRock 44 packed at Northridge 4x4 it will run you $4,950, if you build a Dana 30 it costs about $4,926. For an accurate comparison I put together a parts list that matched the Pro Rock 44, the D30 did not include the 1310 yoke, so it will more expensive. I hope this helps answer this age old question from a financial perspective.

[table="width: 500, class: grid, align: left"]
[tr]
[td][/td]
[td]Pro Rockk 44[/td]
[td]Built Dana 30[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]ARB Locker[/td]
[td]Included[/td]
[td]$1,040.00[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Ball Joints[/td]
[td]Included[/td]
[td]$594.00[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Gears, 5.13[/td]
[td]Included[/td]
[td]$252.00[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]1310 Yoke[/td]
[td]Included[/td]
[td]Not Included[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]RCV Shafts[/td]
[td]Included[/td]
[td]$1,185.00[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Gear Rebuild Kit[/td]
[td]Included[/td]
[td]$150.00[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Truss Kit[/td]
[td]Not Needed[/td]
[td]$250.00[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]External Sleeve[/td]
[td]Not Needed[/td]
[td]$155.00[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Lockers & Gear Install[/td]
[td]Included[/td]
[td]$500.00[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Axle Shaft Installation[/td]
[td]Included[/td]
[td]$300.00 (estimated)[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Truss / Sleeve Installation[/td]
[td]Not Needed[/td]
[td]$500.00[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Total[/td]
[td]$4950.00[/td]
[td]4926.00[/td]
[/tr]
[/table]

 

Thats a pretty good chart you have! Prices on the 30 are pretty close could be a tad high but in my opinion makes perfect sense!

David

 

That is pretty spot on!!!

Do it once, do it right.

 

I love my Dyna's

 

BTT.... because this is knowledge.

 

Or you could add the artec for $250! https://artecindustries.3dcartstores...asp?itemid=312

 

This is another option, but how many on here know how to weld? There's a lot of prep time and welding time into this truss, and that isn't a cheap investment much like C's or inner sleeves. It still doesn't address the castor or the clearance of a ProRock 44.

 

Dynatrac I would never discount the the benefit of a new axle but to most of us $ is a factor.

 

David,

How much would the front PR 44 be with a Tru Trac instead of ARB?

 

Totally agree!