P1atinum
Aerodynamically Challenge
- Location
- Orlando, Florida
Need some axle advice.
Since I keep breaking inner shafts on my D30 and with the last break it took out the ring gear as well, I was all set to build a waggy 44. But have recently been reading some opinions that the D44 for the front is not that much of a gain over a well built 30.
Current rig specs
35” BFG’s
Front D30 and rear D44 with Detroit soft lockers and 4.56 gears, Yukon front shafts (keep snapping them at the inner splines ) rear stock shafts (no problem yet)
Mostly stock 4.0L (plan on some future engine work add cam, intake, TB, Etc)
Pretty heavy rig (front rear bumpers, winch, roof rack, spare, tool/parts box full of crap)
Here is what I am considering and want some advice with.
Route 1
Since I already have some money into the 30 with Crossover steering, Tera front PS knuckle, Locker. BTF front Cover. Etc. keep the 30 and build it up a little more.
Option A
Add Truss, Different alloy shafts Warn or USA Alloy, and Ox locker
Option B
Same as above but go to super 30 and add Warn hub conversion (Making the R/P the week link)
Cost range $1800 to $2100, Add option B is another $1000 then sell off some of my old stuff, shafts, diff Cover and Detroit for about $600
Route 2
Scrap the 30 and part out everything I can to recoup some of what I am going to spend on the D44 build, I can get a Waggy 44 for about 60 Bucks right now so the cost is all in the parts.
Option A
Ox locker, Warn inner and outer shafts, TNT truss, Crane or ??? knuckles, Convert to 5x5.5 bolt pattern so Chevy brakes, spindle (already have the small spindle and backing plate) and Ford hub and rotors, Warn premium Hubs (week link is the 19 spline outers)
Option B
Same as above but move to Warn 30 spline hub conversion kit
Cost range is $3000 to $3500 Add Option B it’s another $1200 Again assuming I can sell off my old D30 parts. For about $1000 and recoup some of that cost.
I am pretty sure the cost estimates are on the high side but do I gain enough to build the 44?
Last route that just came up.
Local pick up for a Currie HP Hi-Clearance 9" front housing (brand new), 4:86 gears, ARB locker, Warn 31 spline chromoly inner shafts, Warn 30 spline chromoly outer shafts, CTM ujoints, Warn Premium hubs, grand cherokee high steer knuckles, cross over steering, 5 on 5.5 BP (up grade from stock 5 on 4.5), and 4-linked w/ Terratraction custom truss.
Cost is $3000 for the Currie 9”
I want to be able to run the 35’s with to much worry on a heavy rig and maybe, maybe move up to 37’s in the future once I make the XJ a trail rig only. This is couple of years down the road if at all?
Since I keep breaking inner shafts on my D30 and with the last break it took out the ring gear as well, I was all set to build a waggy 44. But have recently been reading some opinions that the D44 for the front is not that much of a gain over a well built 30.
Current rig specs
35” BFG’s
Front D30 and rear D44 with Detroit soft lockers and 4.56 gears, Yukon front shafts (keep snapping them at the inner splines ) rear stock shafts (no problem yet)
Mostly stock 4.0L (plan on some future engine work add cam, intake, TB, Etc)
Pretty heavy rig (front rear bumpers, winch, roof rack, spare, tool/parts box full of crap)
Here is what I am considering and want some advice with.
Route 1
Since I already have some money into the 30 with Crossover steering, Tera front PS knuckle, Locker. BTF front Cover. Etc. keep the 30 and build it up a little more.
Option A
Add Truss, Different alloy shafts Warn or USA Alloy, and Ox locker
Option B
Same as above but go to super 30 and add Warn hub conversion (Making the R/P the week link)
Cost range $1800 to $2100, Add option B is another $1000 then sell off some of my old stuff, shafts, diff Cover and Detroit for about $600
Route 2
Scrap the 30 and part out everything I can to recoup some of what I am going to spend on the D44 build, I can get a Waggy 44 for about 60 Bucks right now so the cost is all in the parts.
Option A
Ox locker, Warn inner and outer shafts, TNT truss, Crane or ??? knuckles, Convert to 5x5.5 bolt pattern so Chevy brakes, spindle (already have the small spindle and backing plate) and Ford hub and rotors, Warn premium Hubs (week link is the 19 spline outers)
Option B
Same as above but move to Warn 30 spline hub conversion kit
Cost range is $3000 to $3500 Add Option B it’s another $1200 Again assuming I can sell off my old D30 parts. For about $1000 and recoup some of that cost.
I am pretty sure the cost estimates are on the high side but do I gain enough to build the 44?
Last route that just came up.
Local pick up for a Currie HP Hi-Clearance 9" front housing (brand new), 4:86 gears, ARB locker, Warn 31 spline chromoly inner shafts, Warn 30 spline chromoly outer shafts, CTM ujoints, Warn Premium hubs, grand cherokee high steer knuckles, cross over steering, 5 on 5.5 BP (up grade from stock 5 on 4.5), and 4-linked w/ Terratraction custom truss.
Cost is $3000 for the Currie 9”
I want to be able to run the 35’s with to much worry on a heavy rig and maybe, maybe move up to 37’s in the future once I make the XJ a trail rig only. This is couple of years down the road if at all?