[cvd]

I can get this D44, with Detroit, 30 spline Alloy USA axles, & GG gears, for just under $2,000- That price includes CA tax and shipping to the local store where I would pick it up.

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Drivetrain-Differential/MODEL-44-REAR-AXLE-ASSEMBLY.aspx?t_c=12&t_s=237&t_pt=100715&t_pl=6440 &t_pn=G%2fGDA44-TJ97-L410

Northridge 4x4 is a couple hundred more (without charging CA tax).
A S35 would run me about $1,500 by the time I include gears & labor. I’m now thinking seriously about this D44. The price is only good through Saturday.

Anything undesireable about 4Wheel Parts bolt-in axles? Are the GG gears something to worry about?

Cliff

[Jerry Bransford]

What size tires will you be installing? Genuine Gear is a house brand for 4WP.

[otisdog]

That really is not a bad deal considering it comes with a Detroit and Alloy usa shafts.
Do you have 4.10 gears?
Jim

[cvd]

Regarding gearing, I'll have the front D30 regeared to 4.11, and keep the Aussie. Yes, I know I'll need a new carrier.

Tires will be 33*12.50's, probably GY MTR's

Regarding the gears - since they are installing them, and I assume they will be properly adjusted (backlash and all that stuff I don't understand), should I be concerned with the GG brand?

[never monday]

save the 500 bux and buy a winch for 33's

edit,
if your going 4.10 with the 3spd auto. Buy used axles from a 2.5 and add the Super kit.

[cvd]

Originally Posted by never monday

save the 500 bux and buy a winch for 33's

Actually that's the decision I have to make, the S35 and $500 - 600 for something else, or the D44. As we all know, there are plenty of "something else's".

Originally Posted by never monday

if your going 4.10 with the 3spd auto. Buy used axles from a 2.5 and add the Super kit.

I've been watching the ad's here, Ebay & Craigslist. TJ 4.10 axles (from the 4 cyl) don't show up often.

[izanuff]

why 4.10's? why not 4.56

[newbs]

goto a junkyard, all the yards in cali I used to goto had tons of wrecked 4 bangers. But I say go 44 if you can and if you are going to regear go get an hp30 from a cherokee which will give you a strength boost.

[newbs]

4.56's would be painful with the 3 speed,stay with the 4.11's. If it was a 4 speed then gear to your max which would be 4.88 with the 30.

[Unlimited04]

seems like a good deal to me. saves a lot of work required for rear axle work, plus you get alloy shafts and a detroit.