good answer XRAY!
there has been lots of people argue with me on this one....telling me that the D60 has much larger axles than the D44 front,
it takes the same axleshafts and ujoints in both on the F250 4x4!

as far as strength the only diffrence is the ring and pinion size and housing size is smaller on the 44. the brakes and hubs spindles should interchange.

the steering arm on either (d44 or d60) has 4 bolts holding the steering arm on.

unless your going to run monster boggers or abuse the truck the 44hd should do fine in good condition.

I donno maybe I am missing something here, I realize the 60 is bigger but for the expence what do you actually gain? please enlighten me because I hear alot of people switching to 60's just curious...