Dana44 Diff or 80 Series or GQ/GU ???

Post by **mud4b** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 10:58 am

thought id ask peoples opinions as to what diffs are stronger in STANDARD
form.

80 series or dana44...

this is the front and rear...

they will be turning 38 tsl...

i do not want to know what i will have to do to either to make it stronger..

Post by **bad_religion_au** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 11:03 am

80 series from what i have seen (36's etc on standard 80 series axles, pulling heavy 80 series about)

except maybe in reverse, where high pinion reverse cut gears are not your friend

Post by **bubs** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 11:06 am

80 series besides the front diff

Post by **kroozer91** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 12:57 pm

bubs wrote:80 series besides the front diff

would have to agree there

Post by **Timmy** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 1:49 pm

but why are you guys choosing the toyo's over the dana's?

what lets go in a dana that doesnt in an 80ser.?

or is it the fact that parts are more easily accessed for the 80 ser.?

Post by **bubs** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 2:06 pm

parts / cost

hy pinon front

disc brakes all round, besides limited number of drum brake rears

6 on 5.5" bolt pattern

If was me I would be running either 80ser or GQ only cause of price/strengh ratio

Plus to upgrade a 44 requires a lot more $'s than toy gear

Post by **CRUSHU** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 2:31 pm

why not get diffs out of f truck? hi pinion 44 front, 9" rear.

same stud pattern as zook, take advantage of all the cheap rims available.

Post by **mud4b** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 2:38 pm

because i can get either from here at the right price....

just need to know what to choose...

i was originally going to go dana 60 f&r...but its going to blow the budget.

Post by **CRUSHU** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 2:57 pm

oh.... i have a 9" for sale.

Post by **bad_religion_au** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 3:03 pm

d44's in the states appear to blow the U joints into chunks. alot of people however are getting success with the 80 series Cv's

Post by **mud4b** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 3:09 pm

its cool...

i just got a offer im finding hard to refuse on some gq diffs.. :armsup:

Post by **mud4b** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 6:42 pm

sorted..

got gq diffs

Post by **MY45** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 7:20 pm

mud4b wrote:sorted..

got gq diffs

Hey mud4b, can u change the topic name back to what it was, cos now if anyone else wants to know about this topic it will be a pain in the arse to find with the search button

Post by **mud4b** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 3:06 pm

no sorry i cant...

i cant remember what it said....

Post by **mud4b** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 8:05 am

done?

thanks :?:

Post by **V8Patrol** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 3:00 pm

Post by **zzzz** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 4:41 pm

A stock dana 44 front will not hold up to 38's for very long at all
The uni joint will break first which then takes out the inner and/or outer axles.

I would not have any confidence running 38's and a 44 front.
On the other hand you can build a lot of strength into one if you have some money

With CTM uni joints, and alloy axles they will hold up to 38's for some time.
The length of time is dependant on the weight of the rig, driving style, horsepower etc.

HP9" front is probably the next upgrade before a 60.

Realistically you need one ton outers to get some serious strength for big tyres.

NFI on strength in comparison to toy and nissan diffs as I do not have enough experience with those brands to comment.

cheers

z

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