johnydoe

thx for the input guys...and no not locked right now...d30 c8.25 open on 35" mtz...

heres what i plan to do so you get an idea...

-strip floor completely and re-do it to mint finnish
-re-inforce uniframe
-2x6 rockers
-partial or roll cage for frame/unibody stability
-complete steering overhaul(psc)
-high steer
-upgrade cooling system(rad, fans, pump)
-put in solid diffs(unbreakable preferably, lol)


now this is just the stuff i can think of off the top of my head...but i plan to start with the floor/body first, but by spring i would like to have the diffs and ready to install. after diffs are in i would like to do the steering, and so on...

to me the diffs are a taboo, dont know much about swap options or strength, thats why i turn to you guys, this is the only forum i go to that ppl are willing to help and KNOW what they are talking about....

now i know all the stuff i entioned above is alot of time, money and work, but i figure over the next year or 2 i should be able to get it done....and ill keep coming back here for advice from you guys....





edit: forgot to mention that the tj d44 i was talking bout is a g2 d44 for tj...here is the link.... http://www.sdlsuspension.com/promo_2011_4.htm its a french site but shows the picks of the d44 diffs i was talking bout...

mikeXJ1020

Those dana 44s do look perty. But In My Honest Opinion ... now remember one thing "Opinions are like a$$holes, everyones got one and they all stink". I would go full width Dana 60s front and rear.

-Mike

Gorillaxj

X2, or comit to a smaller tire.

Nickell586

Or just run what y a got and fix it/upgrade When it breaks.

johnydoe

it ends up costing more that way i find, and i dont think i want to experience some broken axles or what not in the middle of the woods in 4 feet of mud...and ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure...

cdawall

**** that unless you carry spare everythings...

I don't play in 4 feet of mud because mud sucks IMO. Rocks suck to break on, but at the same time a reasonably clean vehicle to still work on when something does break.

johnydoe

well istead of starting a new thread i thaught id post up some stuff i found hoping if you guys can tell me if these are good

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dana-44-high...item3a6cee4a65

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DANA-60-REAR...item53e96ea235

E-Rok

yea I find that hard to believe

cdawall

first one is a good bang for the buck the second one still leaves 5 on 4.5 which only matches that ****ty D30.

Gorillaxj

X2.

johnydoe

yeah i just tried to calculate shipping and it dont ship to canada, so im checking on ebay.ca instead but there seems to be only pieces not full axles...

cdawall

Message the seller and see if he will ship to Canada. If not they do have junkyards there go shopping.

Gorillaxj

I would rather pull a complete axle assembly anyway, finding all the snap rings and clips and hardware when you get pieces can be a pain. I would pick the Width and axle type. then research what they cam in and go looking. most complete axles in JY's by me are $150-$200 each.

johnydoe

ueah they have junkyeards here but i dont know what to ask them for(d60 from what vehichle, front back...if theres a certain model i need to look for)....any help here so i can go to the junk yard and just ask them for what i need?

Gorillaxj

what lug pattern and width? D60? 14FF? sterling? what axle are you wanting.