Milford Cubicle II
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Ok first off I'll give you my plan for my rig so we're clear on what I expect out of it. It's an expedition style rig, 33x10.5's, a decent amount of extra weight, no hardcore wheeling, my number 1 priority is reliability/durability and performance.
My original plan was to replace my LP D30 with an HP D30 with:
-Full case locker
-Rcv's
-CJ inners to accept D44 outers in order to get...
-Lock outs and hubs, high(er) crossover steering with upgraded tre's/tie rods/drag link
Pros of the HP D30/44 hybrid:
-High clearance
-Flexier(?)
-A little less weight
-No axle shaft/u-joint strength issues due to the rcv's
-Same steering/tre's as a D44
-D44 ball joints
Cons: Weaker ring and pinion and housing.
However, I really like the idea of using an axle designed to support a much heavier "half-ton" pickup. Is there good logic in that?
But my question is, what would be the difference between the hybrid 30/44 I described above and a D44 besides the ring/pinion and housing strength? Would the potential differences be worth getting a D44 for a vehicle with my expectations/purposes on 33's?
My original plan was to replace my LP D30 with an HP D30 with:
-Full case locker
-Rcv's
-CJ inners to accept D44 outers in order to get...
-Lock outs and hubs, high(er) crossover steering with upgraded tre's/tie rods/drag link
Pros of the HP D30/44 hybrid:
-High clearance
-Flexier(?)
-A little less weight
-No axle shaft/u-joint strength issues due to the rcv's
-Same steering/tre's as a D44
-D44 ball joints
Cons: Weaker ring and pinion and housing.
However, I really like the idea of using an axle designed to support a much heavier "half-ton" pickup. Is there good logic in that?
But my question is, what would be the difference between the hybrid 30/44 I described above and a D44 besides the ring/pinion and housing strength? Would the potential differences be worth getting a D44 for a vehicle with my expectations/purposes on 33's?