stlxj91

1991 xj laredo just wondering what axle i have or how to tell. Thanks

Kamaran

Only axles to ever come in the XJ's..D30 is a Dana 30 and is the front axle..

See which diff cover matches your and bam you figured it out..
http://www.google.com/imgres?q=D35+v...1t:429,r:5,s:0

Bustedback

Here is the pumpkin chart.

stlxj91

Okay cool thanks, ive got a dana 35. Would it be worth it to swap to a 44? And what would be the benefits?

MWildmann

Yes, it would be worth it. Benefits include not driving around on a piece of limp spaghetti...The D35 is not known for it's strength.

stlxj91

Ok, is there a kit to do it? I can get a 44 pretty cheap. How hard would it be to swap it out?

E-Rok

what is the 44 out of?

MWildmann

Ya, we kinda need to know what it's out of. If it's out of an XJ, bolt it in and go assuming that the gear ratio matches your front axle. If it's out of something else, then you will have to remove whatever suspension brackets are on it and weld on new spring perches and shock mounts. Then you'll have to sort out the brakes and driveshaft. Again, this is assuming that the gear ratio matches your front axle.

stlxj91

Its off my friends xj he wrecked i thinks its a 96

Jeepjunky

well bolt-in D44 are found in other XJs, 87-90(or 92) otherwise ther in a lot of trucks

stlxj91

What kind of trucks or jeeps should i look for to find one that will bolt up the best, and what kind of gearig should i go with. Im about to lift it 4.5 with cut fenders on 33s?

Jeepjunky

front or rear, Wagoneer front D44 are very popular to swap, along with some ford HP D44, after that most people go to D60s and stuff like that. gearing wise for 33s 4.56 is pretty good and still leaves u room in case u go to 35s at some point

stlxj91

I would like to do both eventually but for right now im just gonna do the rear. Ok for sure that would be good. Any clue on prices or should i just hit the junkyards?

Jeepjunky

rear xj D44s are kinda pricey cuz they are "rare" prbly around $200(if ur lucky)-$400, so shop around and look at other forums, there usually for sale on some of the other ones

stlxj91

Ok thats not to bad, what are some other good forums that i could check out?