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Can I put a dana 35 on a Jeep that had a 44?

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Old 08-20-2011, 02:43 PM
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Default Can I put a dana 35 on a Jeep that had a 44?
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.

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Old 08-20-2011, 02:52 PM
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Most people go from the d35 to the 44.
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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.
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Use it till you get the parts to fix the 44.
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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.
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Should I not use the 35 as a permanent fix?
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Your fine to use the 35 permanently, the majority of xj's came with it. Its just not as strong as the 44.
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Give you 100 bucks for that 44. Are you sure it is a 44? Kind of odd unless it was swapped in.
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