gary, sorry, thought we were talking dana 44 to dana 44 in different makes and models or from different gear manufacturers, not totally apples and oranges.

ryan, here's the thing... why do you want to be in front wheel drive so badly. there is a reason fullsize trucks come with a beefier rear axle than front, even Jeeps do, with their 30/35 combo. there is a reason for this. the reason is, if you're gonna break something, let the front go first, that way, you can still drive home on the rear. this is why the rear is usually stronger. now, if the rear is stronger, wouldn't you rather it take the brunt of the strain to the drivetrain? then why front wheel drive?

lastly, if for some unforseen reason, you have no wheel slip wherever you're running this difference in gear ratios, that .01 can still add up to enough to blow a t-case chain. see, the path to the front diff goes through the chain, while the path to the rear diff does not, making that a point of weakness for the front drive train.

4.11 to 4.10 will not be enough difference, probably, for you to even notice that there is a difference at all, however, arguing that it's somehow superior to have the front pulling the rear when you're at a 45 degree angle on rock steps 2 foot tall each and 3 more to go, is like using grade 2 bolts to hold your winch on in a 6000 lb pull. the steering axle should never have more pull than the non-steering axle, after all, what's the use in a big chevy truck running a 14 bolt rear along with that 10 bolt front? may as well have a 10 bolt out back too, because the front is still gonna break first.