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10-30-2008, 09:42 PM
So I'm started to get a little worried about my 44a. I never really thought dragging the 44a too much would actually start shaving down the diff noticeably. Well its starting to and it's making it a PITA to keep fresh bolts in it. I had to grind off 2 this time around =/. I guess its about time for me to build a skid and a truss for it...
On a happier note, this is the first time i've really inspected my aussie in a while. I've seen worn down ones, well I have no idea how that happens because I've had this guy in here for years and the teeth still have sharp corners
I just looked it up, installed in feb '06 so atleast 2.5 years on it so far
10-30-2008, 10:13 PM
Truss that bish.
10-30-2008, 10:54 PM
X2Originally Posted by nierace
Your gettin close to break out a drill and tap. Thats a good bit of metal missing.
10-31-2008, 10:42 AM
It's not just the aluminum pumpkins that get ground down. One of buddies is running a Sammy on D44's and he has had to rebuild the bottom of his pumpkins a couple of times. He just puts in a brass bolt and builds the area up with welds, then turns the bolt out smooths the gasket surface and he is good to go.
If I go too much longer on my D30 I will have to do this same thing.
10-31-2008, 11:55 AM
yikes. good to see the aussie held up so well. does anyone make a skid for the 44a, or is it DIY?
cw
10-31-2008, 05:53 PM
Yes, a few people make them for the 44a. Search.
10-31-2008, 07:05 PM
And BTF is about to release their HD Diff cover.
I will be sure to keep everyone posted on that for sure!!!
Dirk
10-31-2008, 11:54 PM
And here I always seem to think some people kind of laugh at my skid.
Granted the tubo city one was a pos but it worked fine until it got ripped off which took about 4 years.
Last edited by Colorado 5.9; 10-31-2008 at 11:57 PM.
11-01-2008, 12:37 AM
......YEah, my buddy and I installed the Aussie in my 44a......we were working kind of separately, so one of us missed a thrust washer. Locker still looks excellent.......I'm just waiting on some new pins and springs.
11-03-2008, 12:56 PM
Sorry to hi jack the thread but anybody know the whereabouts on a new/used aussi locker for a d44a? thanks
11-03-2008, 02:23 PM
So what do you guys think about the MVC 44a truss?
From JF: http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showt...=597402&page=2
I'm pretty interested in one for the dual purpose of the diff protection and extra housing strength, if it is strong enough to keep the housing from bending/cracking I think it may be worth the loss of ground clearance.here they are ( didnt edit my post because i wanted to bump this back up for those looking for the pics )
11-03-2008, 02:24 PM
Not worse the loss in clearence IMHO...over the axle is more worth it IMHO...
11-03-2008, 02:29 PM
What I want to do, is mount some spring perches facing down on the tubes right next to the diff and then design a bolt on skid that hugs the diff close, then just build some supports for claytons upper CA's down to the axle tubes, basically making it into a truss thats bolted to the diff housing also.
11-03-2008, 02:48 PM
By bolted you mean bolted to the top of the diff using the 3 bolt holes, then welded to the tubes out wider, or right next to the diff?
11-03-2008, 02:55 PM
near the diff. Same concept as the MVC truss, but on top and narrower.
11-04-2008, 01:27 PM
Post 112! http://www.mallcrawlin.com/forum/sho...226#post219226
11-05-2008, 12:01 AM
i really doubt that "truss" does much to keep twisting down. id do the skid and then a boxed steel truss on top.
11-05-2008, 12:58 AM
That truss will do next to nothing for housing rigidity. That thing looks like it consumes way too much ground clearance as well. Might as well run a 14 bolt on 31s.
Originally Posted by Cody
11-05-2008, 04:08 PM
Beautiful man, don't know how I missed it before. I may have to copy your design a little bit =D
11-18-2008, 10:56 PM
For what it's worth, i have that same truss and i beat the crap out of it. It works, all be-it not the best design in the world, i don't tear up the precious aluminum and it holds up well on the rocks!
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