OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
Yes I think it's needed. You have a turd for a motor any little bit helps. Auto or manual doesn't change your tire size or your motor so it doesn't really play a factor in my book. But to each their own.
Building A Front Axle In Stages?
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Yes I think it's needed. You have a turd for a motor any little bit helps. Auto or manual doesn't change your tire size or your motor so it doesn't really play a factor in my book. But to each their own.
cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
i agree with overlander that even tho you have an 2009 standard i would do 5.13's w/ 37's.
hbkid22
Member
Just looked it up again and its around $4950 but would come with gears, synergy ball joints and RCV shafts and a new yoke.....I am sure you can call them and talk to them about the shafts and see if they will allow you to do chromoly to save some money.
http://www.northridge4x4.com/drivet...trac-prorock-44-unlimited-special-package#tab
cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
They don't. I asked back in the summer when calling around for prices and they only stock rcv's for the pro rocks.
hbkid22
Member
That is fine with me. I was planning on 5.13s but was going to go with Northridge's advice. Either way we will see what happens when I get there. And yes 35s with 3.21 gears right now is pretty bad
......Sorry to get off topic here a bit.
OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
They make the most money on RCV's and synergy ball joints that why it's a package. Advice from vendors is skewed by the money they make. Call Dynatrac if you want real answers. I know Rob and/or Jim won't give you bullshit advice.
JK LYF
New member
No, I haven't. You think that would be a good investment to get me by the next several months! If so, I can do that!
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cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
Yup! Do it asap! You can bend you C's just from hitting a curb at the mall
hbkid22
Member
For the price, yes it is a good investment. If you can weld yourself then its even cheaper but still would invest in that.
JK LYF
New member
That is fine with me. I was planning on 5.13s but was going to go with Northridge's advice. Either way we will see what happens when I get there. And yes 35s with 3.21 gears right now is pretty bad
Sorry to get off topic here a bit.
Ya, my 3.73 are fine driving around town but I could def feel the loss in power.
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JK LYF
New member
Def looking into that then, maybe it can hold me over for some light trailing until I get the new axle.
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JK LYF
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That's why I was wondering if it would be less expensive to buy the axle in stages. But, I will def be calling Dynatrac. Just learning about axles (because now I need one)! So all the advice definitely helps.
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If you know you are getting a PR44 in a timely manner, I am not even sure I would worry about the c-gussets. I've seen too many overzealous welders burn up the ball joints. Then you're in it for more money and drifting farther from the goal. I agree the Cs can bend easily, but they may already be bent. The only way to know for sure is to have an alignment that costs another $70ish... further away yet
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hbkid22
Member
Being that you have 37s a new axle is needed quicker than me but you can get your power back up with a superchips or something similar especially with an auto as it will help reset your shift points for the time being but since this isnt your daily driver I would save the $400 and put it towards the axle......Mine is my daily driver so I will be getting a superchips next purchase to help restore my power until I can upgrade....
JK LYF
New member
Good point! Your right, on drifting further away from the goal. I think I'll just lock it down for the next few months and put every penny towards the axle.
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JK LYF
New member
I have the Flashcal. It did change my shifting points. It's manageable around town and highway, although on highway I can definitely feel the slug!
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