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goodday everyone can someone tell me how much power a dana 44 ifs handle on the street ex. 386 hp. with a little abuse once and awhile. Is 100 hp nos on top asking way to much thanks and have a good weekend
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OK, given that you won't have the bind that can kill it, quickly. But, you either have to drive around with the hubs locked, which will create the bind on corners, or stop and lock them in. In any event it wasn't designed for that. Good luck.
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Having the hubs locked in on the street will NOT cause the front axle to bind unless you have a spool in the front axle. Many vehicles come from the factory with the front axleshafts permanently engaged at the wheel.
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I have 600HP on my build. I don't run in 4x4 on the street, but IMO if you did you would lose traction long before you broke anything. I've a done a burn out or two on the street and basically the tires will get all greasy (melted) and the truck will quickly be facing the wrong direction (if your spinning the front and rear tires you can't steer).
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For instance, my 84 Bronco (purchased new) has an IFS D44 and an 8.8 rear. The ratios are slightly different owing to what's available in the different housings. It's not much but dry pavement can certainly build up some bind, even in a straight line, and this may be why the factory docs all warn not to do that.
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ill be running 3.50 gears, lock right rear and ltd slip front when i find one ill be 2 wheelin it most of the time but once and awhile, well you know those unsuspecting guys and oops whered they go lol
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It doesnt have anything to do with gear ratios. The transfer case only locks the front and rear axles together when it is engaged in 4hi or 4lo, therefore in 2wd the front differential can spin at a different speed then the rear differential. Lock your hubs in on the street or take a ride in some Chrysler products that have unit bearings. I can guarantee you will feel no binding in the front axle
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It doesnt have anything to do with gear ratios. The transfer case only locks the front and rear axles together when it is engaged in 4hi or 4lo, therefore in 2wd the front differential can spin at a different speed then the rear differential. Lock your hubs in on the street or take a ride in some Chrysler products that have unit bearings. I can guarantee you will feel no binding in the front axle
True. My dads trucks NEVER get the hubs unlocked, even on long trips. (not saying its a good idea) I know when I forget to unlock mine I can feel a slight vibration at highway speeds, but no binding with the TC in 2wd.
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It definately lowers fuel mileage. With the hubs locked your turning the ring/pinion gear. This extra drag and friction is overcome with more fuel.
BTW - you need to run with the hubs locked in from time to time (if you infrequently go off road) so you do turn the gears. This is how the bearings get oiled.
BTW - you need to run with the hubs locked in from time to time (if you infrequently go off road) so you do turn the gears. This is how the bearings get oiled.
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