Well, as much as I don't want to it appears as though I'll need to hold off on installing the rear D44 and upgrading/building the front D30. There are some "must haves" to be purchased and installed before the advantages of re-gearing and lockers could be realized. :hack:

Hopefully in early May, when Ronie and I come back from our vacation, there will be enough $$$$$ in the coffer to get the axles done.

Who knows, maybe the magical "front HP D44 with lockers, manual hubs and already geared to 4.88 as a bolt-in package" will show up.
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