I recently picked up a dana 44 from the junkyard with 3.54 gears and ive heard there are 2 different axles that came in xjs and one you are unable to gear very high im looking to run 4.56 with 35s but im hoping i didnt get the wrong axle....is there a difference? If there is how can i tell?

 

You can go as high as you want provided you get the correct carrier. The carrier in your axle can be used for 3.73 and down gears.

You're going to need either a new carrier or a full case locker for 3.95 and higher gears.

 

Well might as well lock it instead no use in doing the same stuff twice now i have to find a budget locker

 

If you have an XJ D44 you have a great axle.

 

I do i got super lucky to get it out of the junkyard i had been looking for a while i didnt want to go with the chrysler 8.25 due to parts being harder to get

 

Yeah, and IIRC the 8.25 has limited gear selections. I may be mistaken, I got a 44 from the factory, so I sometimes forget.

 

Nice im running the d35 right now but im going to run 35s on 17s so i want something that will hold up

 

The 44 will be fine.

Unless you do somethin stoopid.

 

Yeah i dont plan on doing anythind stupid im not doin top truck challenge or running jeepspeed its my dd and weekend toy but im trying to keep up with a friends toyota truck

 

[Snicker]

A yota. Lulz.

I have an ARB locker in mine, 4.10 gears, and I love it. Beat on it with 33s and it took it like a champ.

 

Thats a bit out of my price range or id love going that way

 

Used is the way to go. Keep your eyes peeled in the FS section!

 

so just outta curiosity, how did XJs come with 44s from the factory? i know they typically have turdy-fives. but my '95 has the 27 spline 8.25, and it had a tow package to get it that year. were there specific years that had it? or just certain engine/trans/package options that got the sought after D44.

 

From what ive researched is 87-89 came with the d44 with the tow package everything after that they came with the 8.25 with the 27 or 29 spline

 

You mind if I ask you both a question? Out of curiosity did either of your guys Dana 44 come with a factory limited slip diff? I have two and neither have them. Just asking out of curiosity sake.