LJRockstar
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Hunterdon County, NJ
I'm about ready to move in to the next phase of my build, axle beefing.
Currently I'm running D30 front open w/ 3.07's and Cry 8.25 rear open w/3.07's on 31's. I know i need to re-gear. The plan is to step up at least to 33's but more likely 35's. It will be locked front and rear, probably ARB's.
Is it worth putting the time and effort into the stock axles? Or would it be better in the long run to just get some more HD housings and start from scratch? I think the 30 if done right with gears, lockers, RCV shafts and gusseting/bracing would handle most of what I would throw at it. The 8.25 I have less confidence in (I hate C-clips). I'm thinking of either a 9" housing or a D44 for the rear.
The rig is not my daily, but I do plan on driving to the trails AND driving home.
Let me know what you think.
Currently I'm running D30 front open w/ 3.07's and Cry 8.25 rear open w/3.07's on 31's. I know i need to re-gear. The plan is to step up at least to 33's but more likely 35's. It will be locked front and rear, probably ARB's.
Is it worth putting the time and effort into the stock axles? Or would it be better in the long run to just get some more HD housings and start from scratch? I think the 30 if done right with gears, lockers, RCV shafts and gusseting/bracing would handle most of what I would throw at it. The 8.25 I have less confidence in (I hate C-clips). I'm thinking of either a 9" housing or a D44 for the rear.
The rig is not my daily, but I do plan on driving to the trails AND driving home.
Let me know what you think.