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oldspowered67C10 · 07-23-2012, 12:20 AM

Dana 44 is a decently strong front axle, that engine I'm sure makes enough power to break something inside but it'd have to be in a pretty abusive situation to happen. Id run it stock and see what happens, especially if your going to leave it with a open differential and aren't going to go too crazy with tire size. Typically the front drive shaft is the weak link.

07-23-2012, 12:20 AM	#3
oldspowered67C10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cherry Valley,Ca Posts: 468	Re: How much hp is too much for my axles and axle u-joints? Dana 44 is a decently strong front axle, that engine I'm sure makes enough power to break something inside but it'd have to be in a pretty abusive situation to happen. Id run it stock and see what happens, especially if your going to leave it with a open differential and aren't going to go too crazy with tire size. Typically the front drive shaft is the weak link.