BruiserOutdoors
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I need some input from those with experience.
I currently have a disc brake early bronco dana 44 front axle.
I plan to run 408w/6r80w/atlas 2 on 37s. 70% snow/sand + 30% street. I am planning to run chromoly axle shafts with CTM joints.
The two paths I have entertained are as follows:
1) Rebuild existing axle (Stock EB Dana 44)
2) Buy and shorten HP Dana 44
Question #1: What are the pros and cons of each? Is the High Pinion much more stronger? The housing will cost me roughly $600 and the shortening will cost me another $600+/-. Is the High Pinion worth the extra $$$$?
Question #2: Will the HP interfere with the oil pan? I will be running a 3.5" duff long arm kit.
Question #3: If I go HP, will factory EB disc brakes fit ? Are the knuckles different?
Question #4: What traction device would you recommend? Have heard good things about the True Trac.
Question #5: What gear ratio would you recommend? I am Leaning towards 4.88 after playing with some online calculators.
Thanks in advance for your guidance. I have been going back and forth on which route to go.
I currently have a disc brake early bronco dana 44 front axle.
I plan to run 408w/6r80w/atlas 2 on 37s. 70% snow/sand + 30% street. I am planning to run chromoly axle shafts with CTM joints.
The two paths I have entertained are as follows:
1) Rebuild existing axle (Stock EB Dana 44)
2) Buy and shorten HP Dana 44
Question #1: What are the pros and cons of each? Is the High Pinion much more stronger? The housing will cost me roughly $600 and the shortening will cost me another $600+/-. Is the High Pinion worth the extra $$$$?
Question #2: Will the HP interfere with the oil pan? I will be running a 3.5" duff long arm kit.
Question #3: If I go HP, will factory EB disc brakes fit ? Are the knuckles different?
Question #4: What traction device would you recommend? Have heard good things about the True Trac.
Question #5: What gear ratio would you recommend? I am Leaning towards 4.88 after playing with some online calculators.
Thanks in advance for your guidance. I have been going back and forth on which route to go.