first off, yes i am a "newbie" when it comes to jeeps and the offroad world so if you arent planning on answering my question dont bother replying

with that being said....i found a really good deal on a d44 axle for my 95 cherokee, my question is: is it easier to just get both front and rear axles or keep my front axle and match the gears (if that makes any sense)

 

What are your plans for the rig? If you plan on Regearing later just do it now.

If you plan on going with a large enough tire, eventually you'll wanna swap out the D30 anyway, so that's something tothink about.

Also, doing gears CAN be a challenge, but so can swapping axles.

 

what is the rear axle out of? another xj?

 

im planning on running either 33s or 35s havent decided yet but yes its out of another xj

 

what year and motor did the 44 come out of and what trans was in it ,also are you automatic of standard and what motor

 

Only XJ Dana 44s ive seen, auto and manual, have been 3.54. Ive got two of them. If youve got the 3.55 in front, 3.54 would match nicely.

 

im not sure of the year, ill check tomorrow...is there a way i can check what gears i have? mine is a 4.0 auto...sorry like i said before jeeps are a whole new world to me...i come from a german car background lol

 

yours stock were most likely were 355

 

x2 did the dana 44 ever come with the 4cyl