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Modded Dana 30 vs Stock Dana 44

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Old 02-23-2010, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by mvmarketer
Talking to Dynatrac this morning about my "issues" and ya their 60 is wider by I think 3.5 inches. 68.5 wms to wms. That means new drag link and tie rod while your at it, not to mention wheel adapters or new rims. Pricey hobby we have discovered here...
yeah, but the price is well worth it!!!! you can beat the piss off a 60 and not have any issues
Old 02-23-2010, 03:47 PM
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There is the option of building a Dynatrac Pro 44. Same width, much stronger tubes and Cs. Put in Rubicon stock inards or put in an ARB with Chomos. It would fit without any major modifications and be one of the strongest D44s you could buy. The only downside is they are not a ton cheaper than a D60.
Old 02-23-2010, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by porters
There is the option of building a Dynatrac Pro 44. Same width, much stronger tubes and Cs. Put in Rubicon stock inards or put in an ARB with Chomos. It would fit without any major modifications and be one of the strongest D44s you could buy. The only downside is they are not a ton cheaper than a D60.
They are about 2 k cheaper according to Dynatrac (Dan) good guy to talk to. I am going to 40's and with my finesseless driving I HAVE to have a 60.
Old 02-23-2010, 03:55 PM
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Okay, so let me get this straight... If I want to upgrade to a Rock Jock, I have to spend about $5k on the housing, then spend more money on the yoke, R&P gear set, 35 spline carrier, bearing set up kit, drag link, tie rod and possibly new wheels?

Does that come with a Hemi?
Old 02-23-2010, 04:58 PM
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J ust E mpty E very P ocket...Thats for sure. Lol
Old 02-23-2010, 07:36 PM
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This is a great thread and a question that has been on my mind as well. 35s is all the bigger i will ever be going. I can install a complete axle but any mods to my dana 30 will have to be done by a shop. I want lockers at some point so would it be cheaper to build up the 30 or buy a complete 44 and if so which one for a good price? Also which locker for a true DD? Thanks
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Originally Posted by dmick33
This is a great thread and a question that has been on my mind as well. 35s is all the bigger i will ever be going. I can install a complete axle but any mods to my dana 30 will have to be done by a shop. I want lockers at some point so would it be cheaper to build up the 30 or buy a complete 44 and if so which one for a good price? Also which locker for a true DD? Thanks
It all depends on what your going to do with it and what your budget is. If you are patient and a bit lucky you may be able to snag a D44 out of a Rubicon for cheap (Less than $1,500). That is probably the most bang for your buck. For a DD you want a selectable locker like a stock Rubi locker or an ARB.
Old 02-24-2010, 03:03 AM
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good luck finding just a front used front D44...i have been looking for a while. many people believe they are real. i once heard of a man who witnessed bigfoot riding a unicorn carrying a dana 44 on his lap at the end of a rainbow. so my advise is wheel to the end of the rainbow my friend
Old 02-24-2010, 07:04 AM
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Yes they are hard to come by. That's why you keep your eyes open for one while you wheel the D30. If you ever spot one, you grab it right then.
Old 02-24-2010, 03:14 PM
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Are there any other good selectable lockers besides arb?


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