Basically I found out my rear axle is bent My jeep has a dana 44 rear axle and I was able to get a 35 axle for free. and I was wondering if its advisable to just switch the whole thing over and if it would cause any mechanical trouble in the future.

Any help would be greatly appreciated as no one seems to know the answer to this.

 

Most people go from the d35 to the 44.

 

Yea thats what I figured but instead of spending 650 for the parts I need I would rather put the 35 on if i could. I just want to make sure its compatible and safe first.

 

Use it till you get the parts to fix the 44.

 

Most likely your going to have to swap driveshafts. If your xj is a 4x4 then make sure both axles have the same gearing. But other than that i don't foresee any problems with the swap. Sucks your 44 is bent.

 

Should I not use the 35 as a permanent fix?

 

Your fine to use the 35 permanently, the majority of xj's came with it. Its just not as strong as the 44.

 

Give you 100 bucks for that 44. Are you sure it is a 44? Kind of odd unless it was swapped in.