so in that case my stupid friend shouldn't run a d44 up front with his 400 hp 350
Lets put it this way. GM would not put a 454 behind a D44 or corp 10 bolt. You COULD NOT buy a 3/4 ton 4x4 truck with a 454. You will never find a Factory 4x4 Suburban with a 454. The axle couldn't take it. 88 454 is only rated 230hp. Its the 385lbft of torque at 1600 RPM that was the problem.
Alloy axle shafts and CTMs and you can make it work but your going to be blowing locking hubs or pinions if your geared up 488 and higher.
Personally with that much motor if he's a throttle junkie its time for a D60. A toy with Longs or a D44 with Warns is not going to take it with a heavy right foot and a motor with that much power.
If hes a conservative driver that has a truck that works then yeah it can be done. Its wheel spin and sudden traction that breaks most parts. If he will lift when it spins then yeah go for it.
I speak for experiance. I was the guy riding on 35's when all my buddies were on D60's and 40's. I seemed to be the only one not having to fix my junk on the trail LOL.
Here is a review I did on the CTM's
http://coloradok5.com/ctm-d44.shtml Bottom line is his right foot and tire size. With a 400hp engine he probably has the right foot to match, D60.
