emr1101
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- Raleigh, NC
Hey guys, so i have some questions. I always thought about putting a 44 up front, most guys seem to run either a fullwidth 44 or a waggy 44. The advantage of the waggy 44 is obviously the width, and some hardcore guys will shorten the fullwidth 44s which would end up with a nice product in the end seeing that it would be a high pinion. The waggy 44 being a low pinion, IIRC is 30% weaker than the HP44, and only 10% stronger than an hp30 in terms of ring gear strength.
Well in my debate, i always looked for reasons to keep my d30. I plan on sticking with my 35s, maybe some 36s or 37s locked next. You can get shafts, trusses, and stiff covers to keep it all nice and strong but the weak point of the ring gear cannot be changed. Then i heard the jk44s are direct bolt in and come with e-lockers and beefy shafts (cant remember what the spline count is, can anyone tell me?). These run an OTA track bar mount too right? Im thinking that would work perfect for some highsteer as well, but it seems they already have a high steer knuckle?
So if they are direct bolt in and the right width, do the brakes, control arms and driveshaft hook right up? It also seems that although they are a High Pinion unit they retain the same tubes, knuckles, balljoints, and hubs as the D30. Would these becme weak points? Or just wear out faster on larger tires?
Thanks guys, just looking for some opinions while I do my research
Well in my debate, i always looked for reasons to keep my d30. I plan on sticking with my 35s, maybe some 36s or 37s locked next. You can get shafts, trusses, and stiff covers to keep it all nice and strong but the weak point of the ring gear cannot be changed. Then i heard the jk44s are direct bolt in and come with e-lockers and beefy shafts (cant remember what the spline count is, can anyone tell me?). These run an OTA track bar mount too right? Im thinking that would work perfect for some highsteer as well, but it seems they already have a high steer knuckle?
So if they are direct bolt in and the right width, do the brakes, control arms and driveshaft hook right up? It also seems that although they are a High Pinion unit they retain the same tubes, knuckles, balljoints, and hubs as the D30. Would these becme weak points? Or just wear out faster on larger tires?
Thanks guys, just looking for some opinions while I do my research