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Big-Blue · 07-22-2012, 10:28 PM

So my front end is carrying a 1971 Dana 44. I am rebuilding everything from the pumpkin out, ball joints, bearings, etc. I am dropping a 504 hp 383 in it and started to question if that may be a bit much for the stock axles and u-joints at the axles.

I won't be doing any rock crawling, just hauling and an occasional mud run.

I am in no hurry and I have it all apart so should I upgrade to some after market axles and joints? Is it worth the extra cash?

07-22-2012, 10:28 PM	#1
Big-Blue Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: highland village, TX Posts: 309	How much hp is too much for my axles and axle u-joints? So my front end is carrying a 1971 Dana 44. I am rebuilding everything from the pumpkin out, ball joints, bearings, etc. I am dropping a 504 hp 383 in it and started to question if that may be a bit much for the stock axles and u-joints at the axles. I won't be doing any rock crawling, just hauling and an occasional mud run. I am in no hurry and I have it all apart so should I upgrade to some after market axles and joints? Is it worth the extra cash?