I know a lot of people running 30's. Never seen a broken one. Just saying. There are definitely advantages to having a 44, but I'm not sure it is accurate to say they are going to explode. I believe the philosophy is if you are going to upgrade spend a little more and get something stronger to reduce the possibility of destruction.
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I know a lot of people running 30's. Never seen a broken one. Just saying. There are definitely advantages to having a 44, but I'm not sure it is accurate to say they are going to explode. I believe the philosophy is if you are going to upgrade spend a little more and get something stronger to reduce the possibility of destruction.
ZuidJK
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This guy broke his!!!! Open diff on 35s. I chewed about 2 teeth off my ring gear, the housing was also really bent..I found a used Dana 30 about 2 hours away and used that for about 8 months before I bought the pr44...don't put any $ into it just save for a new axle altogether.
ZuidJK
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Defiantly go ARB. They are strong and selectable, even though they are expensive you really get what you pay for.
JSTJPN
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GR8WHITE,
Are there any trails near Dahlonega or Helen?
I am in west central GA and looking for a weekend run other than the mud runs near Reynolds.
GR8WHITE
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There are a couple of trials. The best is Dodd Rd http://www.jeepsontrails.com/off-road-trail/bend-n-hickory-rd-georgia/
Another one is called Flatland road you can google it and find some stuff on it. One good park that is currently closed and getting worked over is called Beasley Nob. Other than that, you need to cross state line.
JSTJPN
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Too late for me! Lol- id love a pr44 but idk. I'd love to see people do some testing with a pr44 vs a built 30 just to see when they fail. I'll run it till I break it then fix it!
I just see people all the time saying as well "why waste money on a 44 go to a 60" etc - it'll never end lol
ZuidJK
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lol very true but I don't think I could ever justify a pr60 I'm happy on 37s so my d44s I feel will hold up for a while but who knows.
Yea I still think the 44 would come out on top. The broken ring gear was what really made me do the swap, the bent housing was manageable but ultimately I don't think you can improve on the size of the really small internals of the axle.
JKALLTHEWAY
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bladerunnerJK
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in phenix city im station at Ft.Benning
JSTJPN
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JSTJPN
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BTW, look at the thread for future rides. A group is getting together to head to TN 23-25 Jan. If you can take off maybe you can make the trip up.
bladerunnerJK
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send me a PM with your phone number i really need people to ride with
trailless
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You're more than welcome to join us on January 23-24. There's a small group heading up to Windrock, TN. Check out the thread.
http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?t=22916
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bladerunnerJK
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my squadron headquarters is out on harmony church but i work out in the boondocks might see ya on post sometime
JSTJPN
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Sounds good. My son and I were out today riding the trails on the north side of post back towards Darby and Cactus areas. Found some areas that I haven't been to and played in a couple of the water crossings. That always gets him concerned about having to use the ole shoe leather express. lol
bladerunnerJK
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should have sent me a pM i would have came with