so sunday out playing and felt like front shaft went...well when i pulled it out of the hole this is what we found...broken uper and lower ball joints, bent tie rod end snapped axle. So my question is where can a get a upgraded axle for the d44 i am running lockers front and rear and i dont want to continue to snap axles. Also what is the best ball joints to get and what is the best tie rod end. I use my truck as a weekend toy and i play hard.

 

Ouchy.

I would actually recommend upgrading to D60's, as opposed to beefing up the 44. In the end, I think it would be cheaper..... You could go with XRF balljoints, and cromemoly axles, but, with the big tires.... you will still prolly be breaking stuff.

 

yeah i am on the lookout for a d60 but for now i just want to at least put in good ball joints and prolly stock axle to get it driveable till i save up for the 3/4 ton swap

 

Look for a whole truck to snag, and use as a parts donor. Or, see if the yards around you might have a 2/4 or 1 ton laying about. Much cheaper than just buying the axles..... might get lucky on craigslist.....

 

yeah i feel like i am on a hunt tracking down a whole truck is the cheaper route....hey where could i get the xrf ball joints i cant seem to find any for the 1500's

 

Rock auto? Or maybe call around to your local parts stores, and see if they carry them.

 

http://www.thetireclub.com/content.w...sis-parts.html

 

$380 later and i got xrf ball joints and tie rod ends they said lifetime warrenty so thats good news

 

Better read the fine print.

 

Yup dont tell them its lifted or you 4wheel it! Just bought those myself. (and installed them)