Dana 35 to Dana 44 ??

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Apr 5, 2011 | 09:51 PM

AMXJ

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Year: 1991

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Dana 35 to Dana 44 ??

When I replace my model 35 rear with the Dana 44 (from an 88 XJ) will I need to have my driveshaft shortened? The snout of the 44 looks longer than the 35.

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Apr 5, 2011 | 10:01 PM

2K1XJ

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I just did this swap. No you will not have to do anything to the drive shaft. The drive shaft from the D35 is a direct bolt on for the D44.

Apr 5, 2011 | 11:40 PM

InvaderTrax

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Originally Posted by 2K1XJ

I just did this swap. No you will not have to do anything to the drive shaft. The drive shaft from the D35 is a direct bolt on for the D44.

The D35 drive shaft is a bit longer, so if he's putting the D44 under a stock height XJ, it will be too long. On a lifted XJ it will put the slip shaft in a more stock location

Apr 5, 2011 | 11:58 PM

AMXJ

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Originally Posted by InvaderTrax

The D35 drive shaft is a bit longer, so if he's putting the D44 under a stock height XJ, it will be too long. On a lifted XJ it will put the slip shaft in a more stock location

Well it only has a 3" lift, so do you think I will be safe?