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Bear Chow · 10-31-2007, 12:17 PM

JeepHD, don't get caught in a continuing cycle. Start looking for a front 60 now.

94Dodge Truggy · 10-31-2007, 12:35 PM

Truggy may look like scrap but I have more than I care to think about in it. With the truggy build I was able to stay on track for the most part and not waste money on parts that would be useless to me later. Learned my lesson a few times on previous builds on small upgrades performed when large upgrades should have been done first. All in learning though I guess

JeepHD · 10-31-2007, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear Chow

JeepHD, don't get caught in a continuing cycle. Start looking for a front 60 now.

I would have went 60, but the 44 came with an OX locker in it so I am sticking with it for now. I have chormoly shafts with superjoints for it, so I should be ok. It also weighs less than the 60 which will be nice. I think the 44 will hold for me, I hope.

KargoMaster · 11-01-2007, 12:47 AM

Yep, Syko said the same thing about that "temporary" 44 in the front... with Chromos and CTMs... Broke the axle, tossed the joint far enough that we couldn't find it (by the way, they won't exchange without the trunion...) and this is what the hub looked like... it was a fantastic sounding blast... that's for SURE... I'm with Paul.

JeepHD · 11-01-2007, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by KargoMaster

Yep, Syko said the same thing about that "temporary" 44 in the front... with Chromos and CTMs... Broke the axle, tossed the joint far enough that we couldn't find it (by the way, they won't exchange without the trunion...) and this is what the hub looked like... it was a fantastic sounding blast... that's for SURE... I'm with Paul.

Ouch, did you really have to show me that? Anyone have a good price on a 78-79 Ford D60 front???? What vehicle and engine was he running the 44 on?

carwash · 11-01-2007, 09:59 AM

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good price on a 78-79 Ford D60 front????

if by "good price" you mean good for the seller, as he takes your ass thru the wringer, then yes.

those axles are a hot commodity now, if you find one for less that $1000 in junkyard shape, yer doing pretty good.

good luck, if you find a tractor trailer full of them sitting in a field for $200 a piece, i will take whatever you don't want, and retire.

JeepHD · 11-01-2007, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by carwash

if by "good price" you mean good for the seller, as he takes your ass thru the wringer, then yes.

those axles are a hot commodity now, if you find one for less that $1000 in junkyard shape, yer doing pretty good.

good luck, if you find a tractor trailer full of them sitting in a field for $200 a piece, i will take whatever you don't want, and retire.

And there in lies a the reason I have a HPD44. As usual, I am overbudget enough with these changes as it is.

jfiscus · 11-01-2007, 10:38 AM

Here's some more 44 carnage that you're NOT going to be able to fix on the trail:

that was on 33s...

lugie · 11-02-2007, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JeepHD

Ouch, did you really have to show me that? Anyone have a good price on a 78-79 Ford D60 front???? What vehicle and engine was he running the 44 on?

36" iroks, pretty light rig, with a 302.

sarge · 11-02-2007, 06:49 AM

that kinda reminds me of Harlan

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KargoMaster Cleaning off the rust... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,009	Yep, Syko said the same thing about that "temporary" 44 in the front... with Chromos and CTMs... Broke the axle, tossed the joint far enough that we couldn't find it (by the way, they won't exchange without the trunion...) and this is what the hub looked like... it was a fantastic sounding blast... that's for SURE... I'm with Paul. __________________ brad 5.0L \| 435 \| 203 \| 300 \| 4.10 \| 39.5 Buildup BACK underway...

10-31-2007, 12:17 PM	#1
Bear Chow Jeepless Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxford, Oh Posts: 302	JeepHD, don't get caught in a continuing cycle. Start looking for a front 60 now.

10-31-2007, 12:35 PM	#2
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Truggy may look like scrap but I have more than I care to think about in it. With the truggy build I was able to stay on track for the most part and not waste money on parts that would be useless to me later. Learned my lesson a few times on previous builds on small upgrades performed when large upgrades should have been done first. All in learning though I guess

11-01-2007, 10:38 AM	#8
jfiscus Terrain Stomper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 633	Here's some more 44 carnage that you're NOT going to be able to fix on the trail: that was on 33s...

11-02-2007, 06:49 AM	#10
sarge Pure Bacon Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trenton, Oh Posts: 1,098	that kinda reminds me of Harlan