Well, I just logged on to find my thread in a heated debate and locked.

Wow... didn't realize I was gonna start this. I suppose after that I better give some clarification on why I asked.

Basically, I'm looking to start building my trail rig at the moment. I might be getting my hands on a Ford 460 for extremely cheap hence the reason I ask about the high output motor because if I get a 460, I'm gonna make it a monster.

The reason for the axles, I was wondering what I should look into for axles if I get that motor. While it seems there are many opinions varied every which way, I was just asking if it was feasible option to do a D44 with 40" Boggers.

Now, after reading everything, the way I see it why not get a D60. I mean if I'm going to be building the hell outta the axle, might as well pony up the extra dough to start and get something that I know will be able to stand up to pretty much anything I can throw at it, not something that while it has worked for some people hasn't worked for a lot of people.

Thanks for the input guys, and I apologize for any problems I may have caused.

Now lets all just go get a beer.

EDIT: For clarification, like I said in the last thread this probably isn't going to be in a Ranger. I was just asking a question more about Dana 44s.

 

none of it was your fault. it was some other members that felt compelled to keep arguing over absolutely nothing. completely pointless yet happens all the time.

 

if your going with a 460, the amount of fab work to fit in there, would make a d44 look like a d30. at least a d60 up front would be a wise choice. but we do have a member who will be going with a 460, 2 steering rockwells, and 47"s. but all that will make it strictly a trail rig.

 

ya some people took it as there own throwing **** thread and started bashing at each other....waste of time really, i just got done reading acully laugned my *** off. and who is the new guy that doesnt even own a ranger...insteresting there seems to be an influx of that alot lately

 

i agree at least do a D60 the TQ monster 460 will want it

 

I totally couldn't agree more

 

Dont worry happens all the time, at least it wasnt a tire pressure thread this time.

 

why bring all of that to thus thread? 2 out of the 3 posts already have nothing to do with what hes looking to do.

he obviously saw what happened in the thread, doesnt need someone to rehash it.

 

I have ford shock mounts and ranger ubolts thats got to count for something

 

cause its RF we seem to do that alot

 

so lets talk about your 60.you doing a king or ball joinnt 60?highpinion?

 

Didn't I try to say that? lol

And I think a 60 might be pricey. Some people I've talked to have seen them go for 1k+. I think you can get a pair of rockwells for about that, maybe a few hundred more. Am I mistaken?

 

they are on the pricey side you can find a 60 at the right junkyard as long as they don't know what they got.we bought a 77 f-150 with a hp 44 and 60 rear for 500 about a year ago.complete good running truck

 

A customer of mine has rockwells and breaks stub axles all the time.but he runs 49 iroks and doesn't drive with scense.

 

Well I guess if you can find one for a good price more power to ya.

 

You can get entire 6x6 Ex-Military vehicles on ebay with Rockwells for 1500-2500 I say it would be worth it, if you could pony up that kind of cash.

There are even companies that sell performance 2" thick axle shafts and lockers for the Rockwells.

 

It's probably not going to be a Ranger. It will probably be a full size older F-250 or something. I'm not really sure yet. I haven't really had time to truly think about much since the oppurtunity to get the 460 just kinda fell in my lap. I was like.. umm... ok. Well, I guess now is a good of a time as any to start building a rig. So other than the engine (and maybe not even that since I technically still don't have it) is set in stone.

And here in lies my problem. I have no idea what the hell that means.
I know I would like do a 4-link suspension just because I've heard that while they take more work they can produce a lot more flex then leafs. Don't know if that's true or not.

But any help (ie webpages or books or even explanations) will be appreciated. I'm gonna start researching 60's to see what I can find. So wish me luck.

 

^^ then just find one with the right stuff on it... not much work then

 

i ran a 44 under my full size chevy whith a 350 and a 3 speed manual. It held up fine till i got drunk and started ******'n a old suburban. but before that i root the crap out of it.

nothings bullet proof give me a set of rockwells and stock tires and i could break them. So all i got to say is your wallet's the limit, you can't over build a truck if you got a big axle availible then go for it, if not use the 44. i'm not saying it will break all depends on the amount of alcohol consumed while your root'n. but for the most part i'd say use the 44 mostly because parts are cheap and availablie even if you do break them

 

sorry guys just relized he said an old f250, once again your wallet's the limit. if you drive half way easy a 44 will be alright but if you get all squirley and stuff when your wheelin a 44 wouldn'tbe the greatest idea,
by the way i had 40" groundhawgs onthe fullsize chevy
good luck with it though man and keep the rubber side down

 

an old f-250 with a D30 under it would be primo!