Topic: Dana 44 heavy duty/alloy shafts (Read 20321 times)

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #25 on:** January 09, 2011, 09:53:56 PM »

steady 70 at least

so quicker off the blocks?

isle of man · « **Reply #26 on:** January 09, 2011, 09:55:33 PM »

It's a deep gear!!!

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #27 on:** January 09, 2011, 10:00:03 PM »

and that means in english to a numpty?

isle of man · « **Reply #28 on:** January 09, 2011, 10:00:44 PM »

It's low.

Nosebolt · « **Reply #29 on:** January 09, 2011, 10:04:28 PM »

look here

big g · « **Reply #30 on:** January 09, 2011, 10:09:23 PM »

Quote from: Bulldog67 on January 09, 2011, 09:53:56 PM

so quicker off the blocks?

Aha.

That guide is good when did you find that NB??

Nosebolt · « **Reply #31 on:** January 09, 2011, 10:12:49 PM »

theres a few guides and calcs on the front page of the forum

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #32 on:** January 09, 2011, 10:21:19 PM »

that is cool

v handy

as i have overdrive it would seem that 5.13 is not far off spot on

MOCAJ · « **Reply #33 on:** January 09, 2011, 11:07:13 PM »

whatever gearing you end up with a steady 70 will be optomistic, 6" of lift and steering set up will see to that

Nosebolt · « **Reply #34 on:** January 09, 2011, 11:10:20 PM »

think more like 55

Dave The Sparky · « **Reply #35 on:** January 09, 2011, 11:15:47 PM »

maybe we should have a sweepstake for charity as to what speed bulldog will bottle it due to instability/vibration?

I will start it off at 76mph (that is genuine speed from a sat nav not as indicated on the now very wrong speedo by the way) although i want Roy Castle or one of those mcwhirters in the cab with him at the time to verify the speed reading please.

Nosebolt · « **Reply #36 on:** January 09, 2011, 11:21:47 PM »

would YOU sit in the cab with BD at 76?

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #37 on:** January 10, 2011, 07:40:09 AM »

you lot are just ghay

faint heart never won fair maiden

perhaps a steady 65 then

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #38 on:** January 10, 2011, 08:03:56 AM »

I obviously need to start a thread on 'Nitrous kit for a 401'

Dave69 · « **Reply #39 on:** January 10, 2011, 01:04:33 PM »

the top end speed is not the problem, it's when he needs to stop quickly with 6"s of lift and 37" tyres. the weight transfer on the suspension and the plyability in the tyre walls will show an interesting weave while under heavy braking. Coupled with steering corrections to keep in a straight line. would you want to be the driver or passenger

wildwood · « **Reply #40 on:** January 10, 2011, 01:27:49 PM »

Got to agree with Dave69................. and that's why you need 1 ton axles a disc conversion at the back, monster servo or powerboost system for the brakes and hydro assist to keep the bugger pointed in the right direction. All doable just need to go shopping for that illusive 1 ton for parts

Bubba · « **Reply #41 on:** January 10, 2011, 04:10:32 PM »

hang on the front dif is on the wrong side is it ??

Dave69 · « **Reply #42 on:** January 10, 2011, 07:44:39 PM »

can't you just turn it over

Dave The Sparky · « **Reply #43 on:** January 10, 2011, 08:13:58 PM »

Quote from: Dave69 on January 10, 2011, 07:44:39 PM

can't you just turn it over

I reckon he will do that himself as the 78mph death wobble kicks in

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #44 on:** January 10, 2011, 08:28:27 PM »

Quote from: wildwood on January 10, 2011, 01:27:49 PM

Got to agree with Dave69................. and that's why you need 1 ton axles a disc conversion at the back, monster servo or powerboost system for the brakes and hydro assist to keep the bugger pointed in the right direction. All doable just need to go shopping for that illusive 1 ton for parts

have hydro boost sittin at MJS awaitin placement, and the new axles would have disc all round (D70/80 combo), so stoppin will be half way to safe

hopefully

big g · « **Reply #45 on:** January 10, 2011, 08:42:41 PM »

High speed lane changes could be intresting..

All this convinces me external roll cage is the way to go with an optional extra of h/d coil springs fitted to the roof to launch ya backover.

Nosebolt · « **Reply #46 on:** January 10, 2011, 08:54:42 PM »

BD I have no doubt that with your enthusiasm and PhatPhux skills it will be as good as it can get and the envy of many a Birty, my only concern is you may expect too much from the old iron, it is what it is, a 30yr+ truck thats been modded to fuk. no matter how much cash and how many upgrades there is a limit to what it will do

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #47 on:** January 10, 2011, 09:00:31 PM »

but u all told me i would break the D44's

i dunno wot i expect, its slow already so it cant get much worse, i just really wanna be able to point it up a muddy hill and say go and a few minutes later find im at the top without havin broken anything major

TBH I dont think it will be that modded, just axles, brakes, and a lift

but i really am knakered, i had to do a full day today

enthusiasm returns 2mrw

Nosebolt · « **Reply #48 on:** January 10, 2011, 09:03:31 PM »

off road I recon it will be a beast and do whatever you want, I was referring to its on road characteristics, big rumpling wagons can give you a false sense of security, I know I've been there

tim_aka_tim · « **Reply #49 on:** January 10, 2011, 09:10:17 PM »

Quote from: Bulldog67 on January 10, 2011, 09:00:31 PM

i just really wanna be able to point it up a muddy hill and say go and a few minutes later find im at the top without havin broken anything major

You could do that in a bone stock Mindy with a set of muds.

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