So i found a d44 in a 91 xj that I snagged, so my question is, will this worth while to put in my 96? should I put some reinforcment welds aor trusses on it? Also I am going to put a RC 4.5 lift on my auto 96 xj, with 31 10.50 15's do I need to re gear?it has 3.55's in it right now.

 

So where did the D35 come from and 3.55's will be fine with 31's

 

If you found it under a 91 it was either swapped by a previous owner, not a 91, or it's not a D44. The D44 was only available from 87-89. If it is a D44, then there should be no need for additional mods if you are only going to run 31s. The gearing will be fine as long as you currently have 3.55s as well. Post some pics of it.

 

x2, does it have a square metal fill plug?

 

well the diff cover is kind of angular has 10 bolts and has a steel fill plug, so I believe it is a 44.

 

The only one I am aware of that has a metal fill plug is the 44. Take a pic.

 

Early D35s have the metal fill plug as well.

 

What does the diff cover look like?

 

looks just like the one you have d44 on.

 

D35 non c-clip under my 87.

 

Just bolt it in a wheel it hard.

 

Congrats,it is a great diff,next is to see if it is a ls.

 

The rear axel i have doesnt look like the d35 non c clip its more anled and the top and botttom not really round at all.

 

take a pic..........my buddy found me a D44 from a earlie 90's aswell i havent confirmed it but if so it will be pulled monday.