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fender · 07-03-2002, 01:41 AM

3/4 ton diffs will no be enough if you plans include anything else but driving slowly on the street. One ton running gear is mandatory for 44s if you want to wheel.
I suggest you sell the truck you have now, and try to find a 77-87 (91 if you want a crewcab) K30. The one tons already come with a dana 60 front, 14 bolt rear (dana 70 dually) which are strong enough for massive tires. The K30s also have stronger frames than the 1/2 and 3/4 tons and are less likely to crack.

07-03-2002, 01:41 AM	#3
fender Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: port moody, b.c. Posts: 24	3/4 ton diffs will no be enough if you plans include anything else but driving slowly on the street. One ton running gear is mandatory for 44s if you want to wheel. I suggest you sell the truck you have now, and try to find a 77-87 (91 if you want a crewcab) K30. The one tons already come with a dana 60 front, 14 bolt rear (dana 70 dually) which are strong enough for massive tires. The K30s also have stronger frames than the 1/2 and 3/4 tons and are less likely to crack. __________________ it takes many nails to build a crib, but only one screw to fill