D 35 vrs 44?

[ALYZ1FLR]

D 35/30? vrs 44?

I see d35/30? straight axles are much cheaper than 44,s What would be the problem whith using it? wrong side or rotation, length. Give me your thoughts. I like the idea of the straight axle but 44,s might be over kill for my application.

 

[ALYZ1FLR]

I f I am using the wrong terminology please correct me. My search did not turn up what I was looking for. The d44 seems expensive and very sought after. What is the next lighter usable part..

 

[Jason_25]

Where have you seen a D35 front axle? I've never heard of one used in a front axle application.

 

[ALYZ1FLR]

Thats a start. I am trying to find out what will work, so I guess eliminating one will help to. What is the fornt end all the #eep people are trading out for there d44 swap.

 

[Jason_25]

Many Jeeps come stock with a D30. They are available in both low pinion and high pinion with the high pinion being stronger and less susceptible to driveshaft issues.

If you want to run a tire no bigger than a 33 it would be great. You could run a 35 if you built one up, but no bigger.

 

[ALYZ1FLR]

Thank you Jason!

An inexpensive alternative. For those who are not to extreme. I like the idea.

 

[Robb]

If you aren't looking to go extreme, a HP D30 out of a XJ or YJ Jeep is prolly a perfect choice for you. Width is about the same as your X and bolt pattern is the same. They also usually sell for cheap because Jeepers are getting rid of them like crazy to upgrade to D44s.

Are you looking to do a SAS (straight axle swap) yourself?

Robb

 

[FMExplorer]

Honestly, If you're not gonna beat the crap out of it, you don't need to swap axles. I think going to a D30 would be a waste of time and money. The existing D35 TTB will be fine for lighter wheelin' - even with 35's. I've been running 35's for 18 months with little issues. Sure, I broke a hub - no biggie. The alignment is the issue with these axles. Be sure to replace all front axle ujoints before/during the lift install. It will save you a ton of hassles.

The money you save by getting a D30 instead of a D44 will be used up the first time you break the D30.

BTW - What kind of wheeling do you expect to be doing?

Jon

 

[Alec]

If you're already doing an SAS, get the d44. Why go through the trouble only to get something less strong?

 

[ALYZ1FLR]

MorriseyO

Yes I believe I am. After reading about the problems with drop brackets and the price of racer custom TTB,s, A semi budget straight axle conversion looks good. Plus I fabricate alot of my companies work equiptment so the tools and shop time are free.

 

[ALYZ1FLR]

reply to alec and FMExplorer

Because I can and I want to, :} Bored I wheel as you call it, every day. Iwant add a little highth and have a project that does not eat my wallet up. I do not consider this an intensive project. Just some fun.

 

[ALYZ1FLR]

1991 x with 190,000 second trans at 110,000 rebuilt it myself no problems since. No broken suspension parts. Swapped engine for a 93 I rebuilt myself at 130,000. I,m not hard on my equiptment. But I do enjoy working on it!

 

[canada74]

if you can make a d44 fit, then go ahead, dont bother with a d35, wish ford did the same, also jason 5.... fords been using d35's in explorers since they came out, just in '95 they went to ifs

 

[Robb]

Explorers never came with any type of straight axle(30, 35, 44, 60, any).

Robb

edit: in front

 

[canada74]

i thought they were striaght axles in91-94. i know they weren't using torsion bars at that time, what were they then? please hlep me help me

 

[FMExplorer]

the D3s TTB (twin traction beam) was a half-attempt at a hybrid between IFS and solid axle. It came in th 1st generation explorers.

J

 

[jshexplo96]

ALYZ1FLR---I say go for it....!! If you want a SAS d30....then do it. Who knows, you could run a tire as big as 37? Just b/c it didnt work for others doesnt mean it wont work for you. There are some 1st generations that can run 35 tires just fine, and then some that would break....there are a lot of different variables involved! Just b/c someone says you CANT run a 38 tire on a d35...doesnt mean you cant try!!