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Are alloy shafts really that much stronger?

4K views 16 replies 13 participants last post by  Noah's Ark 
#1 ·
I had them on my CJ and didnt break anything but are they really worth the money
 
#8 ·
You answered your own question. Too Many Variables.

Dana 44 rears and Dana 60 FF rears both use the same shaft.

Dana 44 alloy fronts are still weaker than Dana 60 35 spline OEM fronts. The U-joints/ears are a weak point. Compare with Toyota alloys which don't use a U-joint which are stronger than a stock dana 60 front 35 spline (stock failure point is the u-joint/ears)
 
#11 ·
Time for the Dana 35 crowd to check in. :sonicjay:
Should I go the cheap route (alloy axles @ $360/pair), or do the Super 35 upgrade ($1033) if I'm running 34" LTB's?
I'm currently running 33" mudders on a stock D35 without a problem, but I want more bite.
 
#14 ·
I considered an 8.8, but if you add the cost of 4.88 gears, shock mounts, spring purches, and a locker, I find myself once again behind the financial 8-ball.
I consider myself the unluckiest person on Earth, whereas my friend is the luckiest. He's running a locked stock D35 with 36" swampers without a problem. I think I will go with the super 35 kit.
 
#15 ·
i had 35X15.50 super swampers on my stock dana 35 w/ no problems. i got a dana 44 to build, just for some security.
it depends on how hard you bounce around and how much power output your engine has; you would be able to use the stock 35 if you took it easy
 
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