Does anyone know the gear ratio specs for the Dana 44s that came in XJs in the early years? I've been eyeing them and I thought they had 3.55 gear ratios but I've only ever seen them with 3.54 gears, is there anyone that can help me out with this?

 

3.54's or 3.73's were in that axle.

 

3.54 and 3.55 are basically the same.

And my D44 came with 3.07s because it was a manual. All manuals that had the 4.0 had 3.07s, autos had 3.55s.

 

So if I were to get one with 3.54s it wouldn't hurt too much when I go into 4WD?

 

As long as your front is a 3.55, no it won't hurt it at all.

 

Forgot about the manuals, and the 3.73's were part of a tow package. Correct?

 

Some may have had them. I ended up with a D44 rear in my 87, it was suppose to have had the tow package and rear tire carrier. But not the 373s.

 

3.07 (manual)
3.55 (auto)
3.73 (tow package)