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  1. DavidWymore

    Is a Dana 80 strong enough?

    Rough ride isn't just a comfort thing...if it rides rough, it beats the truck apart. The 700's doors, etc. rattle badly.
  2. DavidWymore

    Is a Dana 80 strong enough?

    My deuce rides way better than that 700, though some of that is the spring seat. If you want a decent ride and load capacity, air bags are the way to go. If you're bobbing 4x4, it shouldn't ride too bad. Front of the deuce doesn't ride too bad.
  3. DavidWymore

    Is a Dana 80 strong enough?

    Rides HORRIBLE empty.
  4. DavidWymore

    Is a Dana 80 strong enough?

    We have a 550 welding rig at the shop. It's loaded almost to max all the time, and it wallows slowly down the road. Now the F700 on the other hand...
  5. DavidWymore

    Is a Dana 80 strong enough?

    Since we already have Rusty's resume, here's my short version. I don't have as much HD truck experience, but I think more experience "pushing it" with oversize tires. Long time 4x4 breaker of axles, etc., mine and other's. Run a large machine and welding shop where we fix or make any and all...
  6. DavidWymore

    Is a Dana 80 strong enough?

    I run a '95 Cummins Dodge off road recovery/towing with a 60 in the front and 80 rear. 39" tires, locking diffs, approx 400hp/800tq, weighs 8,000 unloaded. The 80 Rear would probably be sufficient, I have been unable to break mine, and I have had F350s hanging off my hook and in rough terrain...
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