[FULLSIZE]

[dr. evil voice] ONE MILLION DOLLARS!!! [/dr. evil voice] :flipoff2:

:laughing:

 

[RufusTheRam]

i'm stopping at my current 40's personally, i found myself in a few situations where i needed something just a bit bigger with 38's. i considered 42x15's, but they seemed a bit too tall and not quite wide enough for my taste. i'm a little tall in the suspension though, so when i do the axle/suspension swap i'll be coming down a couple inches.

 

[FULLSIZE]

i'm still goin back and forth between 42's and 38 sx's.

i like the 38's but the clearance of the 42's would be nice too.

 

[cj5driver]

Those 70s ARE Dodge axles and closed knuckle too.

So far, the Beater II thing only sits in the back yard while I save up for the hydraulic steering valve and rams. It's a real bear to steer now so it doesn't go anywhere. I had to hide it in the back yard because people driving by on the busy street out front kept having wrecks from being distracted by its size. To date, 9 cars have wrecked in front of the house. Geez. Pay attention to the road people!

 

[Jaretthumphrey]

I run those 54" michelins from Daniel on my J-20, and with rim, they're about 400 per corner. Real tough tires.

With an auto tranny, a Dana 44 seems to hold up MUCH better to heavy wheeling than with a stick shift.

I feel the pain. Those Michelins are expensive, but I would not think twice to buy them again if I had to. They are freakin tough tires. I am running the 40" tall ones. 12ply, regroovable, and retreadable.

 

[sw99]

Damn, That Beater Jeep is sick!!!

 

[Explorer]

I've got the upgrade itch again...

Right now I've got a D-44 with CTMs, Moser shafts, ARB and 4:88s. I'm running 35.15.50 SX Swampers. I haven't broke anything in the D-44 (knock on wood) with the current setup.

I would like to step up to 38.5x14.5 SXs whaddya think... is my current setup up to the task??

 

[SeaBass44]

I've got the upgrade itch again...

Right now I've got a D-44 with CTMs, Moser shafts, ARB and 4:88s. I'm running 35.15.50 SX Swampers. I haven't broke anything in the D-44 (knock on wood) with the current setup.

I would like to step up to 38.5x14.5 SXs whaddya think... is my current setup up to the task??

yes

 

[Pavemen]

I won't run anything over 37" (actual size, so a 38.5" SX will be close I hear) on my truck. Its just too friggin heavy.

Its a late model Ram with the D44 CAD unit-bearing POS with 4.56's and a Lock-Right wrunning 35x12.50 SSRs

So far I have busted a pass side u-joint taking out both inner and outer shafts. I think the jolt hobbled out the driver side outer shaft ears. Had to replace that, cuz the clicking started after the big bang and changing the u-joint didn't help it.

I have to pull the cover off and check the locker and ring gear still.

Not sure if want to keep upgrading my DD, or build a small beater that fits better in places. 16' of truck sucks ass to wheel at times

 

[FULLSIZE]

well i went with 38 sx's, so we'll see if i need more clearance.:beer:

 

[ramv]

Guys,
Chris at www.highclearance.com is talking about doing a kinpin conversion kit for Dana 44s, not sure how likely it is or if anyone would want to spend additional coin on their 44s but it seems interesting, there is a thread on the 4x4tech board.