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Old 08-11-2013, 12:41 PM   #8
Mike C
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Re: Stock 3.73 or 3/4 ton 4.10 axles

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Originally Posted by BOHICA View Post
Doesn't make much sense to put a 14 bolt FF in the rear and keep a 44 up front. Either upgrade your front axle to a 60 or stick with half ton parts.
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I disagree with this. Having broken seven 12 bolts in seven different ways I see lots of merit in moving up to the 14 bolt. I have a semi-float 14 in my Jimmy right now with the 8 lug 44 front. You don't need a Dana 60 in order to off-road even hardcore trails with a Dana 44 just running 35" tires.

If I had upgraded mine when I broke the first 12 bolt I would have saved a time of money. But I would have missed out on the opportunity to rebuild and repair it over and over and all of the tools and experience that allowed...
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