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i forgot what mag i read it in but t said that the toy rear was almost as strong as a 44

Yeah, but the Toy axle uses a 6-bolt flange, like on full-size pickups and the old full-size Cherokee and J trucks.

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There are so many good axle choices out there it is unbeliveable. One of my favorites besides the 8.8 is the Isuzu D44. Disc brakes :D , drop out third section :D last but not least 4.56 was a common gear ratio :twisted: Did I mention Troopers, and older amigo's are cheap :wink:

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i forgot what mag i read it in but t said that the toy rear was almost as strong as a 44

Yeah, but the Toy axle uses a 6-bolt flange, like on full-size pickups and the old full-size Cherokee and J trucks.

 

the point i was trying to make is that the 44 is a better choice than the toy axle

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There are so many good axle choices out there it is unbeliveable. One of my favorites besides the 8.8 is the Isuzu D44. Disc brakes :D , drop out third section :D last but not least 4.56 was a common gear ratio :twisted: Did I mention Troopers, and older amigo's are cheap :wink:

 

The Isuzu D44 doesn't have a drop out 3rd.

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The only down fall I have heard about them is the lack of gear selection.

 

From Randy's Ring & Pinion:

 

Toyota 8":

3.90

4.11

4.56

4.88

5.29

5.71

 

Dana 44:

3.07

3.31

3.54

3.73

3.92

4.09

4.27

4.55

4.89

5.13

5.38

5.89

 

Personally, I'd go 8.8 with rear if I was concerned with track width and bolt pattern. I've got stats and people's personal experiences on the strength of that axle bookmarked from Pirate. Their growing popularity will bring gearing and locker options about. As well, Explorers had them with discs... Nice.

 

Ford 8.8":

2.73

3.08

3.27

3.31

3.55

3.73

3.90

4.10

4.30

4.56

4.88

5.13

5.71

6.14

 

Here's the Pirate discussion: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/archive/ ... 24854.html

QUITE lengthy.

 

I'm swapping out my Toy's axle with a 44 for track width concerns (and cause I got it for free). Need to go fullsize, not expecting much in the strength department.

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