44 vs 60

itbrokeagain · 02-10-2008, 06:39 PM

Is a 44 front with good u-joints and chromoly shafts as strong as a stock 60? I know r&p will be weaker but what about everything else?

94Dodge Truggy · 02-10-2008, 10:16 PM

Ball joints weaker, axle tubes weaker usually, yokes smaller, 5 lug pattern weaker, knuckles weaker. Bigger brakes too!

Bear Chow · 02-10-2008, 11:05 PM

Come on!! Have you broken it? Has it not stood up to what you have thrown at it? Did you really go Cromoly? I've seen how you drive and frankly the terrain we drive is quite forgiving. If you keep reading pirate4x4 and the listening to the 60 60 60 mantra than you'll be looking for a rockwell soon.

Wheel it and have some fun. If you start breaking parts find a 60. Until then enjoy.

Paul

carwash · 02-11-2008, 12:11 AM

i agree with paul, you have the good shafts already. until you start breaking parts, go with it.

fabricator · 02-11-2008, 12:14 AM

Let's go break it.

itbrokeagain · 02-11-2008, 12:37 AM

No I dont have chromoly yet. I have stock shafts but I know someone with chromoly blanks and he will cut me a set but I want to know if it will be as strong or should I start considering upgrading bigger. If I can keep what I got thats what I want. I dont want the added weight and lose the clearance.

Oh yea and I have 8 lug axles. I can truss if needed but dont plan on any big air and ball joints are easy enough to change as needed. I just dont want to break shafts. Thats what I am concerned about.

jfiscus · 02-11-2008, 10:31 AM

http://www.terrainstompers.com/forum...hlight=carnage

carwash · 02-11-2008, 10:40 AM

you can break anything... you have been doing well on your stock shafts tony... i would chromoly what you got, upgrade later if you want. if you do, you will have some nice chromoly shafts to sell. No problem recouping your money i wouldnt think.

carwash · 02-11-2008, 10:41 AM

by the way, what you need is a better cage... call me.

02-10-2008, 06:39 PM	#1
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	44 vs 60 Is a 44 front with good u-joints and chromoly shafts as strong as a stock 60? I know r&p will be weaker but what about everything else? __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

02-10-2008, 10:16 PM	#2
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Ball joints weaker, axle tubes weaker usually, yokes smaller, 5 lug pattern weaker, knuckles weaker. Bigger brakes too! Last edited by 94Dodge Truggy; 02-10-2008 at 10:37 PM. Reason: fergot somepin

02-11-2008, 12:11 AM	#4
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	i agree with paul, you have the good shafts already. until you start breaking parts, go with it. __________________

02-11-2008, 12:14 AM	#5
fabricator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincy, Oh Posts: 947	Let's go break it. __________________ For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....

02-11-2008, 12:37 AM	#6
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	No I dont have chromoly yet. I have stock shafts but I know someone with chromoly blanks and he will cut me a set but I want to know if it will be as strong or should I start considering upgrading bigger. If I can keep what I got thats what I want. I dont want the added weight and lose the clearance. Oh yea and I have 8 lug axles. I can truss if needed but dont plan on any big air and ball joints are easy enough to change as needed. I just dont want to break shafts. Thats what I am concerned about. __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

02-10-2008, 11:05 PM	#3
Bear Chow Jeepless Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxford, Oh Posts: 302	Come on!! Have you broken it? Has it not stood up to what you have thrown at it? Did you really go Cromoly? I've seen how you drive and frankly the terrain we drive is quite forgiving. If you keep reading pirate4x4 and the listening to the 60 60 60 mantra than you'll be looking for a rockwell soon. Wheel it and have some fun. If you start breaking parts find a 60. Until then enjoy. Paul

02-11-2008, 10:31 AM	#7
jfiscus Terrain Stomper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 633	http://www.terrainstompers.com/forum...hlight=carnage

02-11-2008, 10:40 AM	#8
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	you can break anything... you have been doing well on your stock shafts tony... i would chromoly what you got, upgrade later if you want. if you do, you will have some nice chromoly shafts to sell. No problem recouping your money i wouldnt think. __________________

02-11-2008, 10:41 AM	#9
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	by the way, what you need is a better cage... call me. __________________