DJM/78 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I am again looking for your masterful know how . I am rebuilding my Dana 44 , I was thinking of a couple of set ups . Here is the one I leaning to . A trac-lock rear for my 44 and an ARB true lock in the front . I have had a couple of friends tell me they love their track-lock in the rear , but fully lock the front , with selectable air lock . After going through some options , I like that idea . Plus its allot cheaper to rebuild my rear 44 that way . Now the front . Pete says never invest in a Dana 35 , however what options do I have ? I am completely rebuilding my Dana 30 , mostly to match the gearing on my 44 . I want the front axle width to be stock , I have seen a couple of guys put a 44 in the front, but the front axle sticks out further than stock . :dunno: I don't like that look . I want my truck to look like the factory built it that way . Please , all comments welcome ! Just remember I am mr :dunce: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 noooooooo. I say never invest in a Dana 35. big difference. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM/78 Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 OK , I'm an idiot , so I'm good rebuilding my Dana 30 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 When you finish putting it back together be sure and wrap duct tape around the cover so it don't leak, or fall off. :brows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM/78 Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 When you finish putting it back together be sure and wrap duct tape around the cover so it don't leak, or fall off. :brows: Do they make 100 mile an hour tape in, CHROME ? :rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 I like my Detroit in the rear. But why not just go with ARB front and rear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 waste of money buying the crap-lok. they are the suck offroad. i got a full detroit and never looked back. up front I'm running the lock-right and have liked it so far. a good cheap locker that is not noticeable on road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM/78 Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 I like my Detroit in the rear. But why not just go with ARB front and rear? I would love to , but just the ARB true-lock itself not including the air tank and compressor is about 800.00 :ack: Not including labor to press my bearings or a new axle shaft witch is all together is quoted at just over 2000.00 per axle . :ack: :help: :doh: :wall: :drool: :( waste of money buying the crap-lok. they are the suck offroad. i got a full detroit and never looked back. up front I'm running the lock-right and have liked it so far. a good cheap locker that is not noticeable on road. I'll try that ! Most of the guys who have track-lock have XJ's , never met a guy with an MJ that didn't just weld the axle . :ack: Not a whole lot around here to look at and get opinions . Thanks guys for your opinions . :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Consider a TrueTrac for the rear. It's a gear-driven limited slip. Costs just a bit more than a Trac-Lok, but doesn't require any special friction modifier additive and works much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue XJ Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 I would love to , but just the ARB true-lock itself not including the air tank and compressor is about 800.00 :ack: Not including labor to press my bearings or a new axle shaft witch is all together is quoted at just over 2000.00 per axle . :ack: :help: :doh: :wall: :drool: :( Shop around, I just got an ARB online for $700 shipped, brand new, and the shop I went to wanted $200 for labor to install and setup the gears. My buddy went to the same place, he paid about $2250 for front and rear ARB's and 4.56's gears including parts and labor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyc Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Yes, if you're not in a huge hurry, take your time and shop around. I found a brand new Dana 44 33-spline Detroit for $230 on one of the Jeep forums. Then I got some 33-spline alloy shafts from my buddy at Alloy USA for $200. There are deals to be found, especially now with so many people hard up for money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM/78 Posted January 24, 2010 Author Share Posted January 24, 2010 Thanks Eagle , I'll check it out ! Thanks Johnnyc and blue XJ , will be looking around , I am going to fully lock the front though . :chillin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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