well, the plan was definately to do a d44, for long term use. I plan on going no bigger than 35's, with 4.56 gearing. Due to the need for immediate action, i have decided to rely on the dana 30 for now. it will be simpler due to matching width and bolt patterns, and because i have a source for one. I am still definately planning on using a dana 44 for long term, but i figure if i put the dana 30 under there for now, then i am most of the way towards putting a d44 under there later. I am going to stick with my 33's for now, at least until they're bald, or i can trade them towards some 35's. I plan on buying the 4.56 gears now, however, so for the mean time i will be using 33's with 4.56. todd.