How do I get new axles?

[ahhjaws]

Hi, I am looking into getting some D44's for the front and rear. What I need to know is where would I get them? What would the part # be, if there is? How much do you think they would cost? And anything else I would need to know. I don't really know too much about axles, so every little bit helps.

Thanks!!

 

[CoryL]

Dynatrac

I'd skip the D44 rear though. The stock 8.8" axle you have is stronger.

 

[ahhjaws]

really? cool, thanks for the info.

 

[ahhjaws]

What gearing ratio would be the best?

 

[CoryL]

What motor are you running? What transmission? What tire size do you plan on running? Will this be a daily driver?

Answer these first, then I can tell you the best ratio.

 

[ahhjaws]

I have a 4L V6. I don't know what tranny I have, probably stock. I plan on running 35" tires. I will probably be driving mostly everyday, but I plan in the future for my X to be just a four-wheeler, but not for a while. Can you get lower gears later?

 

[CoryL]

You can, but it will cost money.

Is the tranny auto or manual?

35s huh. I'd say 4.56s for a daily driver.

 

[ahhjaws]

It's an auto.

 

[CoryL]

I'd say 4.56s for now with 35s.

If you ever go to 36s or 37s i would say 4.88s.

 

[ahhjaws]

Thank you very much for the info. What gearing would I do if I were to only be four-wheeling with my X?

What locker would be best for the D44 and the rear axle?

 

[CoryL]

If you were strictly making this a trail rig and wanted to spend some more money, I'd skip the D44 and ditch the stock rear axle and have Dynatrac build me a pair of Dana 60s.

High Pinion front axle with a driver's side pumpkin
65" WMS to WMS
5.13 gears
ARB Air Locker
35 spline inners and stubs
Drive flanges
Disc brakes to clear a 15" rim
5 on 5.5 bolt pattern
Setup for Early Bronco radius arms and trac bar

Standard cut rear axle centered
65" WMS to WMS
5.13 gears
Spool
35 spline axleshafts
Full Floating
Disc brakes
5 on 5.5 bolt pattern
setup for Explorer leaf springs



This would be SUPER expensive but totally kick ass. Of course you would have to run a 38" or larger tire.

 

[ahhjaws]

Thanks for all the help. You never know maybe someday I would be able to afford all of this.

 

[Rick]

Try Tri County Gear http://www.tricountygear.com/products.htm . That's who I got mine from and have had great performance from their products. Much less $$$ than Dynatrac. No fancy little id tags to pay for

 

[mattadams]

kind of off-topic, but I notice you live in Woodland Park. Know the VanHavermaat family?

 

[ahhjaws]

Know the VanHavermaat family?

The name sounds familiar, but I don't think I know them personally. Does he have a nice X? There are some nice trucks in that area.

 

[mattadams]

naw... ex-girlfriend actually... as I recall, her dad has a really nice f-350 though...