Installing a Detroit Locker on my rear 44, should I go for Chromoly shafts?

jorgelrod

Hooked
As part of the upgrades I got for my Jeep, I bought 4.56 gears from Revolution, a Detroit Locker for my rear and a True Trac for the front. I know that in the 30 it is better to have a u-joint break than the ring and pininon inside, but the stronger rear is a whole different story. Is it worth going Chromoly in the rear axle shafts with the Detroit? Opinions and recommendations welcome...
 

wayoflife

Administrator
Staff member
Honestly, a chromoly shaft won't be any better than a factory shaft and if you haven't bent a flange yet, I would save your money and just wheel with what you have. IF, or should I say WHEN you bend a flange, replace your factory shafts with chromoly because they will be a much more affordable way to go.
 
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