locker?
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locker?
ok im doing a sas on my 92 f150 and im looking to get a locker the dana 44 and i was just wondering if anyone had some suggestions on a good one for mudding? and when the hubs are locked i want to be able to turn it somewhat cuz not every trail is a strait line. thanks
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Plenty of options here, but are you sure that the trails you are wheeling on really require a locker in the front? I have run fronts with spools, and they do not turn all that bad when the traction is low, but firm hard pack is quite tough.
Detroit is the ultimate in strength, and a selectable like an ARB is a fine choice with the ability to de-select for tight turns, and plenty strong when used in a D44.
It has been my experience that a decent LS unit up front (Like a Detroit True-Trac) and a locked rear provides plenty of traction without the driveability issues of a locked front.
Detroit is the ultimate in strength, and a selectable like an ARB is a fine choice with the ability to de-select for tight turns, and plenty strong when used in a D44.
It has been my experience that a decent LS unit up front (Like a Detroit True-Trac) and a locked rear provides plenty of traction without the driveability issues of a locked front.
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A detroit is a good locker, but expensive.
I went with a aussie locker in my D44 and it works great.
Turning in the mud with both hubs locked and you can't notice it.
A limited slip would be a decent way of getting both wheels to turn, and not be to harsh on the axle at the same time.
IF I had to do it again, I'd get the aussie locker again....it is a great little unit, and you can't beat the price.
I went with a aussie locker in my D44 and it works great.
Turning in the mud with both hubs locked and you can't notice it.
A limited slip would be a decent way of getting both wheels to turn, and not be to harsh on the axle at the same time.
IF I had to do it again, I'd get the aussie locker again....it is a great little unit, and you can't beat the price.
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i have 38 now but i'll be buying new tires eventually and would like to run 39-42? i def want a locker so i kno i have the traction if needed.and i dont wanna dump 600 bucks into a locker im not rock crawling or anything so that aussie sounds about right
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what kind of power you makinkg----i would worry more about that 44 with them tires than a locker
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yeah, i would very strongly suggest you find a D60 to swap in instead of a D44, just out of curiousity what year D44 are you using?
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hah im doin a strait axle swap on my f150so im kinda stuck with the dana 44 cuz of the coils. ive seen alota trucks runnin big tires on a dana 44 but should i not run a locker then just to play it safe or what?
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because when, not if, he breaks the shafts hes going to spend about the same amount of money to buy Chromo 44 stuff which isnt guaranteed he wont break again.
I hate seeing people spend money foolishly.
I hate seeing people spend money foolishly.
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maybe, this will help explain why 35+ tires on a d44, ttb or not is a bad idea.
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=658057
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=658057