Axle Questions
10-14-2010, 09:19 AM
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Axle Questions
I currently have a d30/8.8 combo under my jeep. The front has lock rite and chromo shafts, the rear has full spool and chromo shafts. Both are geared to 4.88. I have a hp HD44 and a d60with disc's, and 4.10 gears sitting in my garage. The 44/60 is not bolt in yet. I am running 35's right now and really dont see going bigger. My big reason not to like the d30/8.8 set up is the spool. But i dont want to spend another grand to buy and have a Detroit installed....What to do?
10-15-2010, 01:39 AM
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sell the hp 44/60 and get a XJ LP44 out of the jy $150.00 and put a lunch box locker in it 200.00, then just gear it .
10-15-2010, 05:47 AM
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10-15-2010, 05:08 PM
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OK, that made no sense. If I were you and didn't want or couldn't set up the gears myself I would be looking at going ahead and spending the money and having it done right. I don't know what you want for a locker to replace the spool, but the one weak spot on the 8.8 is the carrier so if you want strong you'll need a full locker. Good Luck with the decision.
10-15-2010, 08:30 PM
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Have you shopped around? The 8.8 is fairly popular and you may find a lower price. That said, the Detroit soft locker is strong. I've ran them off and on for almost 35 years and I have never been able to break one.
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