when everything on a Dana 44 (that will be running 40"s) is trussed, gusseted, strengthened and sleeved......you still cannot escape the fact that the gear set ratio you are going to be running is a dangerously thin ring gear and scrawny, weak pinion. You should have just put the money, time and effort into building the D60's. It's like you are just going to spend money twice trying to get it right :thinking:
After reading the previous 40 posts by all the professional wheelers, builders and fabricators
:hmm:... I mean really. Just pour some Gorilla Glue into the diff cover and put the plug in. Since it is somewhat air tight it won't harden. That will give you all the added strength to get up to 60's. :cheesy:
After reading the previous 40 posts by all the professional wheelers, builders and fabricators
Nobody wants to break down on the trail. Everybody takes a chance. Heck, it could be something so little that could stop you in your tracks. The OP made a good point. Shit happens and that can be some of the best memories. I remember times while on vacation I've got a flat in a rental car on a deserted dirt road. Had to limp into town on a small spare and found the coolest place to spend the night out in western Nebraska called "High Plains Homestead". Took a vacation a few years ago and on last day we were going to see something we based the whole vacation on. Just short of 30 miles to destination came across three puppies some pieces of shit threw out on the side of the road. Cut our vacation short. Kept one and found homes for the other two. My screen name is the type of dog I found in Georgia. Named her Georgia. I think it was the Dusy video. Eddie said it best "...in bad weather, suffer significant trail damage and still be able to look back at the experience as being one of the most memorable and with a big smile...I suppose that's what jeeping is all about." Just rambling.
