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      mattsk8 replied to the thread What locker shall I go for?.
      That's the route I would go if I were you. Just wanted to add this... Be realistic about it, adding any type of locker isn't going to...
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      mattsk8 reacted to Andreas Wickman's post in the thread What locker shall I go for? with Like Like.
      Given my use of the truck, daily driving, and work on the farm, the only off-road is out in the field with hay to the animals. With 2 WD...
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      mattsk8 replied to the thread Dana 44 front axle issues.
      Just saw this. I've never used any type of manual locker. I actually would've avoided a Trutrac too if I hadn't rode in my son's truck...
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      mattsk8 replied to the thread Dana 44 front axle issues.
      Thank you, that was thought out and helpful. Now I kinda regret not grabbing that D60, but on the next one I will :Big Laugh: FWIW...
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      mattsk8 reacted to bucket's post in the thread Dana 44 front axle issues with Like Like.
      I've never noticed that the added weight hurts the handling and ride quality at all. I could see it making a difference on a truck with...
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      mattsk8 reacted to bucket's post in the thread BFG KO3 vs Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T with Like Like.
      Agreed, but I'm also an M/T type of tire guy myself. I know many people swear that an A/T type tire is better in snowy conditions, but...
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      Ground clearance, foot print, and whether or not someone can drive all make a bigger difference than tires. I'd put the BFGs low in a...
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      I have the Falken Wildpeak AT in 305/75R17 and they are fantastic in both mud and snow. I have the Sumotomo equivalent in 33" on my 2011...
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      mattsk8 replied to the thread Dana 44 front axle issues.
      I've read a couple places that because the Dana 44 is (a lot) lighter, it handles better. I've also read that unless you're going bigger...
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      mattsk8 reacted to bucket's post in the thread Dana 44 front axle issues with Like Like.
      So how does the tru trac do on the road with drive slugs?? Not much binding then? Who says a D60 goes down the road worse than the...
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      I went with the Mickey Thompsons. I got a set of 5 305/70-18 for $2070 installed out the door. Not bad considering what they retail for...
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      mattsk8 replied to the thread Show your daily driver.
      I know I'm setting myself up here cuz it's a Ford. I all but swore I'd never get another diesel cuz they're so expensive to maintain...
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      mattsk8 reacted to Rumbledawg's post in the thread Show your daily driver with Like Like.
      thanks, they are getting scarce, but i'm looking in the 10-15K range as this will prob be the last daily i buy till i'm gone, so there...
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      mattsk8 replied to the thread Dana 44 front axle issues.
      I'm running Warn Premium hubs. In that gigantic POS big hub 44 setup they were nothing but trouble, but I've never had an issue with...
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      mattsk8 reacted to 77 K20's post in the thread Dana 44 front axle issues with Like Like.
      Nice to hear you like the TruTrac. I put one in the D44 in the front of my truck years ago. That and the detroit locker in the rear has...
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