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Dana44 Diff or 80 Series or GQ/GU ???
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 10:58 am
by mud4b
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..
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 11:03 am
by bad_religion_au
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
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 11:06 am
by bubs
80 series besides the front diff
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 12:57 pm
by kroozer91
bubs wrote:80 series besides the front diff
would have to agree there
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 1:49 pm
by Timmy
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.?
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 2:06 pm
by bubs
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
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 2:31 pm
by CRUSHU
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.
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 2:38 pm
by mud4b
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.
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 2:57 pm
by CRUSHU
oh.... i have a 9" for sale.
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 3:03 pm
by bad_religion_au
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
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 3:09 pm
by mud4b
its cool...
i just got a offer im finding hard to refuse on some gq diffs..
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 6:42 pm
by mud4b
sorted..
got gq diffs
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 7:20 pm
by MY45
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
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2005 3:06 pm
by mud4b
no sorry i cant...
i cant remember what it said....
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 8:05 am
by mud4b
done?
thanks
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 3:00 pm
by V8Patrol
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 4:41 pm
by zzzz
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
