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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 07:49 PM
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TTB Dana 44

Question is Im building a mud toy and i got the dana 60 in the rear because my stock 8.8 couldnt take the abuse my new 500 horse motor dished out the question is will my ttb 44 in the front take the abuse with 500 or so horse and 38.5 tyres or should i be looking to upgrade to a different setup

if so what should i be looking into besides a dana 60 stright because i cant aford it yet

thanks for all your help you guys rock
 
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 08:34 PM
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That much power and that big of tire the d44 don't stand a chance. Iwould go with the d60.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 09:26 PM
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D44 will break before you pull it out of the driveway....those axles are weak! D60 is really your only option b/c you will spend the same amount of money if not more on upgrading your 44! either get a D60 or learn to play easy and have a feather foot!

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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 10:28 PM
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I figured as much guess im gonna have to start saving up threw the winter and hopefully by spring or something ill get the cash serves me right for building a truck oh well

GO BIG OR GO HOME RIGHT

me feather foot? not likley thanks for the information boyz
 
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