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08-10-2009, 10:37 PM
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If it is the 27 spline used up through 96 the only true strength gain is the axle housing itself. The axle shafts are actually smaller in diameter than the D35. The 29 spline used 97-01 (and has been found in some late production 96s) have a thicker diameter axle shaft and have been closely compared to the Dana 44. The biggest downfalls are still the c-clip axles and the lack of aftermarket support. You can get aftermarket parts, just not the abundant choices available like the D44 or even the Ford 8.8.
08-10-2009, 10:43 PM
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would they be strong enough to support 35's? I don't do alot of heavy wheeling. I'm on 33's right now and I'm wondering if the owner before me regear'd it because it doesn't have any power problems. is there a way to check gears without taking everything apart?
08-10-2009, 10:49 PM
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I have D44's from a Wagoneer. I broke an axle and called a salvage yard for one, but bought a complete front D44 for $70. It was complete and had calipers also. They can be had for cheap. The back runs cheaper than my front. My D44's are biult up pretty good though but I lack on good axle shafts, my downfall.
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08-10-2009, 11:22 PM
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It can to a certain degree. It all depends on what you are doing with those axles. On a daily driver that never goes offroad, it does not matter which rear axle you have. For someone building a XJ for some serious offroad fun every little advantage could keep you from being towed out of the trail.
08-10-2009, 11:23 PM
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It can to a certain degree. It all depends on what you are doing with those axles. On a daily driver that never goes offroad, it does not matter which rear axle you have. For someone building a XJ for some serious offroad fun every little advantage could keep you from being towed out of the trail.
08-10-2009, 11:36 PM
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I beat on mine a bit though. I think mine will hold up fine though.
Id do it if I were you. Just be easier than me.
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