dana 44
09-20-2010, 04:27 PM
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dana 44
are all of the grand cherokee dana 44s aluminum? iv heard the aluminum ones arent any good. im looking for one to put in my xj and would like to know if there are any versions of zjs ect and years that dont have the aluminum version.
09-20-2010, 04:33 PM
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they break. its just weaker then a regular 44. i have the 35 in the rear of my zj and i was thinking about getting the 44 just for the hell of it but im not sure yet.
09-20-2010, 04:42 PM
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iv got a 35 also but im running 35 inch tires, what breaks on them? is it something with the carrier by chance thats notorious for breaking?
09-20-2010, 05:11 PM
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C clip axles shafts spit the clip off and the axle comes out. If you lock them, they will flex the housing and break a shaft. Just don't lock it.
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you best bet for a rear dana 44 would be out of a 87-89 XJ with a towing package, it would bolt right up, but they are somewhat hard to come by
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You can also get a 44 out of some TJs. The ZJ 44s have c-clips like a 35 and the center section can't be welded to the tubes and can separate. The 99 and later WJ also came with a 44 that doesn't have c-clips but has a different bolt pattern.
09-21-2010, 06:23 AM
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The ZJ D44a is stronger and weaker both at the same time.
First it's a D60 pinion with a D44 ring that is a "odd" gear pitch. So you very limited in gear choices.
The reason they break and are considered weak is the rock crawler guys. It don't take many impacts to crack the diff or ware through.
If you trussed it and skid platted the bottom it's very strong.
The center diff is the very same that is used in the C5 Vetts and the Vipers..
First it's a D60 pinion with a D44 ring that is a "odd" gear pitch. So you very limited in gear choices.
The reason they break and are considered weak is the rock crawler guys. It don't take many impacts to crack the diff or ware through.
If you trussed it and skid platted the bottom it's very strong.
The center diff is the very same that is used in the C5 Vetts and the Vipers..
Think guys,8.25 are just a small amout weaker than a 44 and not by much they can do what ever a 44 can do.
09-21-2010, 10:52 AM
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yeah i just wanted to find out more about them because id like to replace the dana 35 and build the new axle for under a grand (axle plus gears and locker), i cant even find 8.8s around anymore
and a d44 was the next option
and a d44 was the next option
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