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Old 05-04-2009, 09:29 PM
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im interested in swapping my stock front end for a dana 44.
but what are my options for a bolt on?
i looked into currie but after buying new knuckles and other misc parts the price got up to 6 grand(with an ox locker)

any suggestions?
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If you can fabricate, you can make or buy the spring pads, and brackets you will need. The hardest one is the upper link on the pumpkin. But if you want one bad enough this will do the trick. Check with JKS and similar outfits for fab parts
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Mopar is now selling complete Rubi axle, D44, 4.10 gears, electronic locker.

Axle ratio: 4.10
Track width: 61.9"
Wheel bolt pattern: 5 on 5.0"
Rear axle tube diameter: 80mm
Front axle tube diameter: 63.5mm
Front brake rotor: 302mm dia. x 28mm wide, vented
rear brake rotor: 316mm dia. x 12mm wide, solid

P5153825 Jeep Rubicon front axle assembly, locking differential
List: $1479.00

P5153826 Jeep Rubicon rear axle assembly, locking differential
List: $1349.00

P5153827 Jeep Rubicon rear axle assembly, limited slip differential
List: $1099.00

LET ME KNOW........it will probably take me about 3 days to get, they are coming out of Milwaukee!!!

Now available exclusively from Mopar Performance-Jeep Wrangler Rubicon front and rear axle assemblies. These assemblies will provide the next level of off-road performance for your CJ,YJ, or TJ. The axles are shipped with the current Jeep Wrangler Rubicon suspension mounting brackets installed. They are completely assemblied, with a 4.10 gear, disc brakes, and locking differential with locking sensor. A limited slip rear axle assembly is also available. Adaption of these units into previous models is the responsibility of the purchaser."

So I would assume that "YES" these are from the JK's but modifying them should be "NO PROBLEM".
This is from my local Vender section. The Guy's Name is Jesse Rios. He is a parts? person at St Charles, IL Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge

I also think they offered TJ Rubi axles assemblies too,... Dont know for sure tho.
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oh wow
thanks mattpar!
is a manual locker better than a electronic one?

man im in texas though
do you have his contact info?
does that come with upper and lower ball joints?
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You can get TJ Rubicon completes from a few places. But there not much stronger than a HP D30. Same tubes, outer and it's a low pinion.
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sooo a tj rubicon will fit?
same bolt pattern?
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sooo a tj rubicon will fit?
same bolt pattern?
yes but you'd be better off just throwin some chromo shafts in your d30. The only real advantage of a rubi 44 is the bigger ring gear. Even the rubi 44 shafts use the same u joints and outers as your d30
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huh?
thanks
but im replacing it mainly because the pinion bearings are on the way out
and i was taught to upgrade and not to replace
was there any xj's that came with a 44 in the front?
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Nope never did..
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http://www.richardcars.com/

ask for Jesse Rios in the Parts department. Pretty sure he's in parts. A few other member of my local club do sales for them. Really great place.
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