SAS SWAP planning .

[v7guy]

I took it as neither. Our trucks when SAS'd (is that even a term?), with significantly bigger tires, is probably too heavy for a dana44 for any durability. It's compared to a 10 bolt on a fairly regular basis and even interchanges parts depending on the axle years... and I wouldn't call either (10 bolt or the 44) ok when you're talking 37+ on tires. If somebody is looking for some durability with the ability to upgrade tire size in the future they should really start looking at dana 60s and 14 bolts.

[HARDTRAILZ]

Solid Axle Swapped...I would call that a term.

37s are pretty well the Dana 44 limit even with beefing up. Sleeves and gussets and trusses help but they are just not all that beefy.

Not many people realize that the 9.5 SS rear is about the equivalent in strength to a Dana 60, so you don't necessarily need to bump up to a FF 14 if you run one of them.

If you really want to go nuts there is lots of chatter about the Axletech 4000s. I am watching a couple builds that will be pretty impressive if they get done. They are seriously overkill for most, but add about 3 inches ground clearance over a FF 14 I think and can be found reasonably priced.

[ErikSS]

I agree with both of you. I would probably look for a Dana 60 or equivalent for a SAS on a TB. Especially if your going to run tall tires, beat on it, or put major HP to it.