waggy 44 is it strong? - Page 2

GT MOTORSPORTS · 10-11-2009, 01:34 PM

any one ever use these?

http://www.reidracing.biz/DANA30.php

Im thinking these would be a nice way to go. I just wonder if the axles become the weak link along with the u joints. Its says they are machined to clear the CTM joints...so what do you guys think? i kno wthey seem pricey at 259 each..

Hope Springs Hauler · 10-11-2009, 02:17 PM

I just cant bring myself to spend that kind of dough on a D30

GT MOTORSPORTS · 10-11-2009, 05:38 PM

Yeah im not so sure either..Im still trying to figure out what axle is the best way to go..trying to do all my research as well as asking personal opinons of those who have run d30,d44 with 35" tires..

Thise reid racing knucks looked appealing due to the fact that a good unit bearing is $90.00 and cheapy is $70 so I have replaced 3 sets now..and the fact that the reid racing units use old style 44 bearing that never SEEM to wear out..it seems like a viable option..and you get lock out hubs. I think ARB made a air locker the was a hybrid that used 44 axles and then the weak link would be the gear..im still up in the air...Im thinking a 449 now...a 609 may be another option...ugh..all this thinking is making my brain hurt..lol

10-11-2009, 07:22 PM

You will not have a problem running that rear Waggy 44 axle. Especially with 33-35 tires. I have many friends that run 37s on waggy axles front and rear, and I will be doing the same and have no worries in my axle choice. I would love to go Dana 60s, but for a DD and only running 37s I couldnt bring myself to it.

But to your original question, maybe throw a truss on that rear axle and you pretty much wont ever have to think or worry about it once its under your heep. Plus like someone said earlier in the thread, disc brake conversions for it you can get at alot of places (online fab companies).

Also I would see you having a problem with that HP Dana 44 front, especially with 33s maybe 35s. Our trail boss runs a HP Dana 44 from a Ford truck on 35x15.5 SXs and wheels it HAAAARD with no breaks but a 30+ yr old u joint.

The 8.8 is a good axle and available almost at every pick n pull as well. Both my step dad and brother run one in their jeeps. I got a set of Waggy Dana 44s for less than a single 8.8 so I couldnt pass it up.

Good luck to whatever ya decide!

itbrokeagain · 10-11-2009, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GT MOTORSPORTS

any one ever use these?

http://www.reidracing.biz/DANA30.php

Im thinking these would be a nice way to go. I just wonder if the axles become the weak link along with the u joints. Its says they are machined to clear the CTM joints...so what do you guys think? i kno wthey seem pricey at 259 each..

CTM joints are garbage. I have seen too many come apart. The only joint that seems to be worth anything is Randy's Ring and Pinion joints.

TheJeepGuy · 10-11-2009, 10:12 PM

Those knuckles look sweet and well designed but i can't see putting that kind of money in a D30.Ballistic Fabrication makes a mounting kit that welds onto a D44 that enables you to us all your XJ front D30 componets.Such as control arms,coil srrings,track bar etc.Seems like it is around a hundred bucks.This makes the swap a real clean setup.You'll also need to shorten the driveshaft since the D44 diff is larger.Ballistic Fabrication phone # is 520 888 4441 ,they are in Tucson,AZ. Hope this helps you deside on your axle swap.

10-12-2009, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itbrokeagain

CTM joints are garbage. I have seen too many come apart. The only joint that seems to be worth anything is Randy's Ring and Pinion joints.

What he said. Unless you got the serious hook up on CTMs. I like the Yukon Super Joints

Plus I can get the hook up

10-11-2009, 01:34 PM	#26
GT MOTORSPORTS Custom fabrication Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lynchburg,Ohio Posts: 92	any one ever use these? http://www.reidracing.biz/DANA30.php Im thinking these would be a nice way to go. I just wonder if the axles become the weak link along with the u joints. Its says they are machined to clear the CTM joints...so what do you guys think? i kno wthey seem pricey at 259 each.. __________________ Regret not what you've done,Only what you have'nt.

10-11-2009, 02:17 PM	#27
Hope Springs Hauler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 431 Images: 16	I just cant bring myself to spend that kind of dough on a D30 __________________ 1988 Suzuki Samurai on propane FJ 40 axles (4.10) 5.14 tcase 36" TSL SX

10-11-2009, 05:38 PM	#28
GT MOTORSPORTS Custom fabrication Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lynchburg,Ohio Posts: 92	Yeah im not so sure either..Im still trying to figure out what axle is the best way to go..trying to do all my research as well as asking personal opinons of those who have run d30,d44 with 35" tires.. Thise reid racing knucks looked appealing due to the fact that a good unit bearing is $90.00 and cheapy is $70 so I have replaced 3 sets now..and the fact that the reid racing units use old style 44 bearing that never SEEM to wear out..it seems like a viable option..and you get lock out hubs. I think ARB made a air locker the was a hybrid that used 44 axles and then the weak link would be the gear..im still up in the air...Im thinking a 449 now...a 609 may be another option...ugh..all this thinking is making my brain hurt..lol __________________ Regret not what you've done,Only what you have'nt.

10-11-2009, 10:12 PM	#31
TheJeepGuy Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 25	waggy 44's Those knuckles look sweet and well designed but i can't see putting that kind of money in a D30.Ballistic Fabrication makes a mounting kit that welds onto a D44 that enables you to us all your XJ front D30 componets.Such as control arms,coil srrings,track bar etc.Seems like it is around a hundred bucks.This makes the swap a real clean setup.You'll also need to shorten the driveshaft since the D44 diff is larger.Ballistic Fabrication phone # is 520 888 4441 ,they are in Tucson,AZ. Hope this helps you deside on your axle swap.

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10-11-2009, 07:22 PM	#29
Brad@TORC Guest Posts: n/a	You will not have a problem running that rear Waggy 44 axle. Especially with 33-35 tires. I have many friends that run 37s on waggy axles front and rear, and I will be doing the same and have no worries in my axle choice. I would love to go Dana 60s, but for a DD and only running 37s I couldnt bring myself to it. But to your original question, maybe throw a truss on that rear axle and you pretty much wont ever have to think or worry about it once its under your heep. Plus like someone said earlier in the thread, disc brake conversions for it you can get at alot of places (online fab companies). Also I would see you having a problem with that HP Dana 44 front, especially with 33s maybe 35s. Our trail boss runs a HP Dana 44 from a Ford truck on 35x15.5 SXs and wheels it HAAAARD with no breaks but a 30+ yr old u joint. The 8.8 is a good axle and available almost at every pick n pull as well. Both my step dad and brother run one in their jeeps. I got a set of Waggy Dana 44s for less than a single 8.8 so I couldnt pass it up. Good luck to whatever ya decide!