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4x4Poet · 01-21-2005, 01:03 AM

The hub you have is a Spicer hub, which bolts on externally as JIMs70GMC said. It is not the strongest hub out there for a D44, but it is plenty strong for any open diff axle and for lockers with tires smaller than 36" unless you bash your way thru everything off-road. Which begs the question...

Why do you think you need to replace the 3/4 axles you have? Nothing wrong with the front heavy duty D44 and rear Eaton H052. The D44 only needs 73up alloy axles to eliminate its one weakness. The rear Eaton has no weakness and is much lighter than a 14bFF. A D60 is comparable in weight to the Eaton but weaker. The Eaton is as strong as a 14bFF though some would claim that the axles are not as strong. I disagree. So I'd say the board needs to know what you want (to do) if you want more specific advice.

01-21-2005, 01:03 AM	#3
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	The hub you have is a Spicer hub, which bolts on externally as JIMs70GMC said. It is not the strongest hub out there for a D44, but it is plenty strong for any open diff axle and for lockers with tires smaller than 36" unless you bash your way thru everything off-road. Which begs the question... Why do you think you need to replace the 3/4 axles you have? Nothing wrong with the front heavy duty D44 and rear Eaton H052. The D44 only needs 73up alloy axles to eliminate its one weakness. The rear Eaton has no weakness and is much lighter than a 14bFF. A D60 is comparable in weight to the Eaton but weaker. The Eaton is as strong as a 14bFF though some would claim that the axles are not as strong. I disagree. So I'd say the board needs to know what you want (to do) if you want more specific advice. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.