Originally posted by GT MOTORSPORTS
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I basically kept the outter knucles, unit-bearings, brakes, and axle shafts from my '06 D30. Then took a D30HP center section, installed all new gears, bearings, seals, and ball-joints, welded up a truss and lower CA skids and now I have a tough D30HP with the large u-joints, unit bearings, and brakes. I have not invested in alloy shafts but that's supposed to add 30% to the shaft strength. I keep hearing the reverse cut gears running on the drive side (D30HP) will be as strong as the std. cut gear running on the coast side (D44) I haven't broken a ring gear yet so don't know. I am probably pushing my luck running 36" SXs on beadlocks with this axle, but i like to pick good lines and wheel smart. Know when to hit the skinny pedal and know when it's time to pull winch cable.
Just my typical long winded 2 cents worth.
Good luck with the build!
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