kingpin axle?
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u joints or hubs its a toss up
if the u joint blows it will take out the ears on both inner and outer shaft
if the hubs just strip you can get away with just replacing them. If the hub gear breaks very often it will warp the hub assembly.
if the u joint blows it will take out the ears on both inner and outer shaft
if the hubs just strip you can get away with just replacing them. If the hub gear breaks very often it will warp the hub assembly.
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if you break an axle shaft or hub you can still make it home. I wouldnt drive much though or you could mess up the spindle.
Chromo shafts and real good u joints for the 44 will cost you $800-1000 which is in the neighborhood of what a kingpin D60 will cost you but 99% of the time it will need a complete overhaul.
If you want to go hardcore check out my D60F build
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...sp-outers.html
Chromo shafts and real good u joints for the 44 will cost you $800-1000 which is in the neighborhood of what a kingpin D60 will cost you but 99% of the time it will need a complete overhaul.
If you want to go hardcore check out my D60F build
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...sp-outers.html
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From: St George, SC I-95
Originally Posted by fdude64
well atleast i have another complete axle assy in my donor a 79 f-150 sc just have to switch it outand use the 8 lug spindles and hubs if they survive.
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to my knowledge the ONLY things transferable from a 44 to a 60 is the brake callipers rotors tie rod and drag link.
You will need to re-gear the 60 with front 60 components. Rear 60 stuff is not interchangable.
If you are not a avid wheeler some good chromo shafts and u joints might be better/cheaper for you.
superior axle shafts and CTM joints are the best and both carry "if you break it we'll replace it" warranties. Expect to pay $800-1000. Id also upgrade to Warn premium hubs because they are stronger than ford stock ones IMHO.
You will need to re-gear the 60 with front 60 components. Rear 60 stuff is not interchangable.
If you are not a avid wheeler some good chromo shafts and u joints might be better/cheaper for you.
superior axle shafts and CTM joints are the best and both carry "if you break it we'll replace it" warranties. Expect to pay $800-1000. Id also upgrade to Warn premium hubs because they are stronger than ford stock ones IMHO.
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Originally Posted by STGFordCrazy04
oh....
youre going to grenade the D44 with 38s and a heavy foot = experience talking.
youre going to grenade the D44 with 38s and a heavy foot = experience talking.
38.5" Mudders, the 40" Iroks are waiting for the front Dana 60 swap.
Ford Drive train, that's why it does so well.
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well like i said i have had the d44s' before and havent had any trouble but never had that big of tire before. guess if it grenades i replace it. i have done alot of muddin and thats mainly what i will be doing with it. if anyone will find out what it is capable of it is me cause i only know one way to mud run and that is WIDE OPEN!!!
