dana 44s ? where to look

XJFlaco · 03-16-2003, 11:05 AM

I have big plans for my 93 still stock XJ. I always end up visisting the bone yard for 1 reason or another and am curious about where to look for a set of dana 44s. I was told abot the 87 Cherokee, but where else can I look? Or the 9" ford. Something that will not give me problems when I get up to 35s. And add rear discs eventually?

Nbaff · 03-16-2003, 05:57 PM

Try:
Pre 80's ford f150's 4x4's of course
In the 80's look for ford F-250/ F-350's
Grand Wagoneers from the 80's I think have 44's
You can get a D44 from the towing package XJ
A ford exploder 8.8 is also a good idea
Good luck.

gabe · 03-16-2003, 06:17 PM

what year did the tow package have the most common D44s?

xj-fx · 03-16-2003, 06:30 PM

[img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] Dana 44 were also used under '86-'92 Commanche pickups outfitted with the Metric Ton package. And you already know that '87 XJ's ran Dana 44.
Happy Trails

Static-XJ · 03-16-2003, 06:30 PM

XJ 44's are most common in '87s, but also found in 88s and 89s.

PhatYJ · 03-16-2003, 06:35 PM

I found my D44 out of a '87 XJ 'Wagoneer' it had the wood sides and the whole bit.

If I were you, I'd look for an 8.8 out of an Exploder. Good axles they are. With discs even.

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Originally posted by Static-XJ:
XJ 44's are most common in '87s, but also found in 88s and 89s.

Banned.

Ryan, aka: CheapXJ.com · 03-16-2003, 07:00 PM

fawk 44's

60s 60s 60s!!!

(HP60/14bolt combo... do it right the first time

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EatsnoTJ · 03-16-2003, 07:29 PM

i might be selling my rear dana 44 out of my TJ. it has 4.56 gears, disc breaks, and Superior 33 spline axles, it's all in perfect condition, i've only had it in for about a year. the price would have to be good for me to sell, because i'll replace it with a dana 60, and putting that in will be quite a pain and expensive.

XJFlaco · 03-16-2003, 08:50 PM

I'm right behind you when it comes to your name, CheapXJ. So wouldn't 60s run up quite a bill? And where would I find such 60s?

XJFlaco · 03-16-2003, 08:54 PM

As far as the Ford Exploder, any year? any model? and what would I place up front? also from an Exploder?

RJ · 03-16-2003, 09:11 PM

exploders have the ford 8.8 which is pretty darn strong, almost like the 9" but any years for the exploder will prolly work. up front hmmm,,,44?

Static-XJ · 03-17-2003, 01:37 AM

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Originally posted by XJFlaco:
As far as the Ford Exploder, any year? any model? and what would I place up front? also from an Exploder?

95+. They have 31 spline shafts and disc brakes. 4.10 gears are available too.

Jeepin Jason · 03-17-2003, 10:10 AM

Also, for NOS D44's, check out http://www.tapcointernational.com

[ March 17, 2003, 10:18 AM: Message edited by: Jeepin' Jason ]

StingerdavTJ · 03-17-2003, 10:15 AM

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Originally posted by Jeepin' Jason:
Also, for NOS D44's, check out http://www.tapcointernational.com.

Maybe it is because I'm trying to check the link from school, but it isn't working for me

Jeepin Jason · 03-17-2003, 10:18 AM

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XJFlaco · 03-17-2003, 08:34 PM

cool site, it says a price for 5 or more but I only need the 2. does anyone know what 2 will go for? I want to end up running like 33s, what gearing would be ideal??? Also I talked to a friend down at the bone yard, he says there is a 96 exploder that I can probably get both sets of axles for 3 to 350, but nobody has said anything about the front axle, if I can use it on the jeep, I wouldn't imagine it could?

JC · 03-17-2003, 09:43 PM

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Originally posted by XJFlaco:
cool site, it says a price for 5 or more but I only need the 2. does anyone know what 2 will go for? I want to end up running like 33s, what gearing would be ideal??? Also I talked to a friend down at the bone yard, he says there is a 96 exploder that I can probably get both sets of axles for 3 to 350, but nobody has said anything about the front axle, if I can use it on the jeep, I wouldn't imagine it could?

TTB front axle. You don't want it. (It's Ford's version of an early IFS setup. Better than the CV shaft IFS in my opinion, but I'm biased b/c I've got an F150 with a TTB D44 and a Ford 9" rear. [img]icon_smile_big.gif[/img] Yeah, I feel guilty when I think of swapping it all onto the Jeep. [img]icon_smile_wink.gif[/img] )

Cotter_v2.0 · 10-02-2003, 11:15 AM

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BUCKYXJ · 10-02-2003, 01:22 PM

Talk about cheap I picked up 3-Dana 60's a D44 front and a 14 bolt for $50. That is what you call a CheapXJ buildup.
I might be selling a D60 also for around $150

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Originally posted by XJFlaco:
I'm right behind you when it comes to your name, CheapXJ. So wouldn't 60s run up quite a bill? And where would I find such 60s?

03-16-2003, 11:05 AM	#1
XJFlaco Trail Guide Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 125	I have big plans for my 93 still stock XJ. I always end up visisting the bone yard for 1 reason or another and am curious about where to look for a set of dana 44s. I was told abot the 87 Cherokee, but where else can I look? Or the 9" ford. Something that will not give me problems when I get up to 35s. And add rear discs eventually? __________________ It's better to die on your feet, than to live a lifetime on your knees.<br />Emiliano Zapata

03-16-2003, 05:57 PM	#2
Nbaff Jeeper Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 37	Try: Pre 80's ford f150's 4x4's of course In the 80's look for ford F-250/ F-350's Grand Wagoneers from the 80's I think have 44's You can get a D44 from the towing package XJ A ford exploder 8.8 is also a good idea Good luck. __________________ Your jeep for sale?

03-16-2003, 06:30 PM	#4
xj-fx Work me over! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: State of Denial Posts: 8,275	[img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] Dana 44 were also used under '86-'92 Commanche pickups outfitted with the Metric Ton package. And you already know that '87 XJ's ran Dana 44. Happy Trails __________________ "Each morning I wake up I break my own personal record for most consecutive days of living!" Snap Shots

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gabe Trail Guide Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 833	what year did the tow package have the most common D44s?

03-16-2003, 08:50 PM	#9
XJFlaco Trail Guide Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 125	I'm right behind you when it comes to your name, CheapXJ. So wouldn't 60s run up quite a bill? And where would I find such 60s? __________________ It's better to die on your feet, than to live a lifetime on your knees.<br />Emiliano Zapata

03-16-2003, 08:54 PM	#10
XJFlaco Trail Guide Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 125	As far as the Ford Exploder, any year? any model? and what would I place up front? also from an Exploder? __________________ It's better to die on your feet, than to live a lifetime on your knees.<br />Emiliano Zapata

03-16-2003, 09:11 PM	#11
RJ OU Rulezz Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Norman, OK go OU! Posts: 14,108	exploders have the ford 8.8 which is pretty darn strong, almost like the 9" but any years for the exploder will prolly work. up front hmmm,,,44? __________________ <b>Piggy Bro # 1 1/2</b>

03-17-2003, 08:34 PM	#16
XJFlaco Trail Guide Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 125	cool site, it says a price for 5 or more but I only need the 2. does anyone know what 2 will go for? I want to end up running like 33s, what gearing would be ideal??? Also I talked to a friend down at the bone yard, he says there is a 96 exploder that I can probably get both sets of axles for 3 to 350, but nobody has said anything about the front axle, if I can use it on the jeep, I wouldn't imagine it could? __________________ It's better to die on your feet, than to live a lifetime on your knees.<br />Emiliano Zapata

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