1978 Bronco + 1991 Cummins 6BT
Diesel Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 206
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From: Armstrong BC Canada
well mine hasn't faired too well!
first time out wheeling and i managed to break both axles!
oops, guess thats what you get for too much torque, a locker, ceramic clutch and 35s in a hole.
good thing i have a Dana 60 waiting to go in.
first time out wheeling and i managed to break both axles!
oops, guess thats what you get for too much torque, a locker, ceramic clutch and 35s in a hole.
good thing i have a Dana 60 waiting to go in.
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Diesel Fan
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 55
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From: New Paltz, New York
With 35s on it, assuming a 1:1 trans ratio, you'll cruise at 60mph at 2400 rpm, and top out at 80mph at 3200 rpm. I think?
Diesel Wrench
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 501
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From: Duncan, Oklahoma
So far so good, but I rarely beat it up. If I was doing serious pulling with it, I'm sure the 44 would have issues.. My biggest complaint with the reverse cut gears in the 44 is the non-availability of gears such as 3.00s.. The 3.50s that are in it are alright, but the motor surely doesn't need any help moving this truck, and I could get better fuel mileage with 3.00s. Oh well.
Diesel Fan
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 45
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From: Washington
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I think a Geatrag 360 is .77:1 in 5th gear, so I should be fine. Hopefully I don't need to go with taller gears, like 4.88s or something
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Diesel Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 206
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From: Armstrong BC Canada
i broke both the axles in the dana 44 front
i definately wouldn't go lower than 4.11s thats what i had in my bronco and switched to 3.55s with a ZF-5.
i have a sterling 10.25 in the back, i don't think i could break that thing if i tried, although the factory posi bit the dust.
i definately wouldn't go lower than 4.11s thats what i had in my bronco and switched to 3.55s with a ZF-5.
i have a sterling 10.25 in the back, i don't think i could break that thing if i tried, although the factory posi bit the dust.
