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- Richmond, VA
I can't seem to find the information i'm looking for, regarding the Dana 44 Pinion size of the deeper gears. A lot of people always say to not go with 4.88/5.13s in a Dana 30 due to the size of the pinion being small, like golf ball small.
My question is about the Dana 44 from a '79 HP F250 and the XJ Dana 44 running 5.13s. It seems this ratio is towards the end of what these axles support, and didn't know if it's recommended to not run 5.13s, and stick with 4.88s. I understand that the lower gear you go, the less teeth you have in contact, and then of course "why not go with a 60?".
Just looking for information about this, or to see if i'm worrying to much about it.
Running 37s, both axles would be locked with chromo shafts, and the front has yukon u-joints.
My question is about the Dana 44 from a '79 HP F250 and the XJ Dana 44 running 5.13s. It seems this ratio is towards the end of what these axles support, and didn't know if it's recommended to not run 5.13s, and stick with 4.88s. I understand that the lower gear you go, the less teeth you have in contact, and then of course "why not go with a 60?".
Just looking for information about this, or to see if i'm worrying to much about it.
Running 37s, both axles would be locked with chromo shafts, and the front has yukon u-joints.