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i am running an Isuzu Dana 44 in the rear of my trooper.

this axle is from a 93 or 94 rodeo (not 100% sure....junkyard buy, and really it doesn't matter.)

anyway, to the best of my knowledge.....

Isuzu uses a 3 ratio and lower carrier w/ a thicker 4.10:1 ring gear on these rears.

so if you are trying to put a 5.38:1 R&P on it....yes you will need a Dana Spicer Carrier....which Indy4x sells. these are fairly inexpensive so don't worry on this.

This is specifically if you are using a "drop in" style locker ..... also known as a "lunchbox" locker........that is ..... one that goes inside the carrier and replaces the spider gears...IE a lockright, No Slip, etc.

this IS NOT an issue if you use a full carrier locker (my reccommendation) such as what i am running... a Detroit locker....or ARB, or a Truetrac limited slip.......or spool....or whatever floats your boat. just use the appropriate locker for your ring gear.

basically i'd say this is a NON-Issue.

Matt

oh, and a standard D44 install kit is fine.

and BTW....i already have 5.38's in my rig and yes they RULE!!!

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