xj d44 or ford 8.8?
11-22-2009, 08:36 AM
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xj d44 or ford 8.8?
what would you rather run?
xj d44 or ford 8.8 rear end?
which is said to be stronger? i have heard it both ways....
xj d44 or ford 8.8 rear end?
which is said to be stronger? i have heard it both ways....
11-22-2009, 08:49 AM
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Dude! This has been beat to death....everywhere!
Use the Search button here and over at NAXJA.
Seriously....been covered ad nauseam.
Use the Search button here and over at NAXJA.
Seriously....been covered ad nauseam.
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11-22-2009, 08:50 AM
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yeah dont have time to search......leaving in 5 min to get the d44.....could have gave your opinion instead.....would have taken you 5 secs there franky
and thats way to big of word for me bro....
and thats way to big of word for me bro....
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11-22-2009, 08:51 AM
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I would run the 8.8.
If you get a newer one, it will have disc brakes already on it. They are dirt cheap and easy to find. The only negative I have heard of is that the tubes are presses into the housing so you have to weld them to keep them from spinning.
It has a 8.8" ring gear compared to the D44 8.5". Aftermarket is good for both.
Not to derail your post, but I like my Chrysler 8.25". The 29 spline 8.25's don't get enough respect. People used to say you couldn't get gear sets low enough, but 4.88's are out there now. Plus the tube diameter is huge which adds to the strength of the assembly.
I just picked up a set of 4.10 geared D30 & Chrysler 8.25's out of a '99 4-cyl with 67k miles. They cost about the same as what new ring and pinion sets would have. I'll swap them in and keep my old shafts for spares.
If you get a newer one, it will have disc brakes already on it. They are dirt cheap and easy to find. The only negative I have heard of is that the tubes are presses into the housing so you have to weld them to keep them from spinning.
It has a 8.8" ring gear compared to the D44 8.5". Aftermarket is good for both.
Not to derail your post, but I like my Chrysler 8.25". The 29 spline 8.25's don't get enough respect. People used to say you couldn't get gear sets low enough, but 4.88's are out there now. Plus the tube diameter is huge which adds to the strength of the assembly.
I just picked up a set of 4.10 geared D30 & Chrysler 8.25's out of a '99 4-cyl with 67k miles. They cost about the same as what new ring and pinion sets would have. I'll swap them in and keep my old shafts for spares.
11-22-2009, 08:54 AM
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I would run the 8.8.
If you get a newer one, it will have disc brakes already on it. They are dirt cheap and easy to find. The only negative I have heard of is that the tubes are presses into the housing so you have to weld them to keep them from spinning.
It has a 8.8" ring gear compared to the D44 8.5". Aftermarket is good for both.
Not to derail your post, but I like my Chrysler 8.25". The 29 spline 8.25's don't get enough respect. People used to say you couldn't get gear sets low enough, but 4.88's are out there now. Plus the tube diameter is huge which adds to the strength of the assembly.
I just picked up a set of 4.10 geared D30 & Chrysler 8.25's out of a '99 4-cyl with 67k miles. They cost about the same as what new ring and pinion sets would have. I'll swap them in and keep my old shafts for spares.
If you get a newer one, it will have disc brakes already on it. They are dirt cheap and easy to find. The only negative I have heard of is that the tubes are presses into the housing so you have to weld them to keep them from spinning.
It has a 8.8" ring gear compared to the D44 8.5". Aftermarket is good for both.
Not to derail your post, but I like my Chrysler 8.25". The 29 spline 8.25's don't get enough respect. People used to say you couldn't get gear sets low enough, but 4.88's are out there now. Plus the tube diameter is huge which adds to the strength of the assembly.
I just picked up a set of 4.10 geared D30 & Chrysler 8.25's out of a '99 4-cyl with 67k miles. They cost about the same as what new ring and pinion sets would have. I'll swap them in and keep my old shafts for spares.
see!!!.... this guy just saved me $150 extra bucks and an hour and a half drive just by putting in his 2 cents!!! i didnt even think of a 29 spline 8.25!!! im heading to the jy instead.......thanks bro!!!!
im only running 35's on the new project....only gonna see mild wheeling and pick up my other jeeps parts.
11-22-2009, 08:54 AM
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44 if from an XJ simply because it's a bolt in for the most part.
I'll edit my previous post for spelling errors...
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ad%20nauseam
I'll edit my previous post for spelling errors...
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ad%20nauseam
11-22-2009, 08:58 AM
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44 if from an XJ simply because it's a bolt in for the most part.
I'll edit my previous post for spelling errors...
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ad%20nauseam
I'll edit my previous post for spelling errors...
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ad%20nauseam
yeah i was just trying to figure out wtf you were saying frank....it baffled me and i even sat there trying to sound it out....lol
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11-22-2009, 08:58 AM
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Yes he gave you some good advice.
Next time you should include a little more info about what you're trying to accomplish instead of just asking "Which one is better?"
Next time you should include a little more info about what you're trying to accomplish instead of just asking "Which one is better?"
11-22-2009, 09:00 AM
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i will be sure to do so guy.
project write up coming soon.
damn baby is making it all smokey in here!!
project write up coming soon.
damn baby is making it all smokey in here!!
11-22-2009, 09:06 AM
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dont know what year but an xj has 3.54 gears....complete for $350 obo....said he would take $300 down in the springs......you want his number frank?
11-22-2009, 09:12 AM
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yup cause 96 and older are 27 spline......
and thanks to c4c there are a ton of 97+xjs in the jy!!!
that was too rich for my blood but i kinda wanted some rare cool factor.
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8.25 has a smaller ring gear, and only 29 splines and it hangs down like the 8.8. YOU can only go to 4.88 for gears. Not a big deal if you always plan to run a d30 up front. Limited after market support in comparison to the other 2 axles listed. direct bolt in
d44 has a larger ring gear then the 8.25, has a 30 spline, but can be upgraded to 33 spline. Tons of gear choices, just about every brand of locker available for the rear. Direct bolt in if pulled from 87-89 xj.
8.8 largest ring gear in the bunch. 31 spline if pulled from the right vehicle, gear choices out the ying. Disc brakes from the factory if pulled from 96-01 explorer/mountanier. Down side is tubes need welding, perches and shock mounts have to be changed. Also narrower then the stock axles.
All of these axles are available from the JY, it is just a matter of finding them on the right day. I have run all 3 of these axles, and they all have there place. As for which one is beter I would say the D44 just because of the amount of aftermarket support. i built mine with alloys and disc brakes for a lil over 600 bucks. My results are not typical, cause i got the disc brake setup and axle for free for doing some work for a buddy. I also got a used loc-right and carrier cheap.
Then I sold my stock axles for a 100 bucks. So all I had to pay for were gears and the machine work on the mounting brackets on the calipers. The ironic thing is I am going to regear it, and I traded a 4.0 fuel injection setup for a brand new set of 4.88's and install kit with a HD dif cover.
d44 has a larger ring gear then the 8.25, has a 30 spline, but can be upgraded to 33 spline. Tons of gear choices, just about every brand of locker available for the rear. Direct bolt in if pulled from 87-89 xj.
8.8 largest ring gear in the bunch. 31 spline if pulled from the right vehicle, gear choices out the ying. Disc brakes from the factory if pulled from 96-01 explorer/mountanier. Down side is tubes need welding, perches and shock mounts have to be changed. Also narrower then the stock axles.
All of these axles are available from the JY, it is just a matter of finding them on the right day. I have run all 3 of these axles, and they all have there place. As for which one is beter I would say the D44 just because of the amount of aftermarket support. i built mine with alloys and disc brakes for a lil over 600 bucks. My results are not typical, cause i got the disc brake setup and axle for free for doing some work for a buddy. I also got a used loc-right and carrier cheap.
Then I sold my stock axles for a 100 bucks. So all I had to pay for were gears and the machine work on the mounting brackets on the calipers. The ironic thing is I am going to regear it, and I traded a 4.0 fuel injection setup for a brand new set of 4.88's and install kit with a HD dif cover.