Tural

so, i got offered a dana 44 from an xj with 336,000 miles. $250. kinda wondering if it's worth it. i already got a spare ford 8.8 and a spare c8.25 sitting in the back yard. would u buy a 44 with that many miles for $250?

stangcrazy85

i would offer him less
figure it's gonna need bearings seals and so on so throw the i'm gonna need to rebuild card at him and see if he will take less

96xj4x4

i think i would man, you figure you get an 8.8 from a junk yard for like $200 and that is definitely going to need few bucks to get it to work. the 44 will bolt right in and maybe all you need to fix is brakes cuz i'm sure you'll want to rebuild the drums

jcwclm

I wouldn't pay that much. There's a d60 front and rear on craigslist by me for 5 or 600.

Tural

well, i have the ZJ backing plates ready to go too... but i already have a ford 8.8 with 4.10s sitting in the back yard rusting. it's from an '01 with 130k miles. and i already have a d30 with 4.10s. the d44 has 3.55s, so, i would have to regear it to use it.
here's the confusion...
ECGS ford 8.8 to XJ kit - $235
D44 with 3.55 - $250
master install kit with 4.10 ring and pinion - about $250
and welding up the axles is not an issue.

caged

dana 60 FRONT and rear for 5 or 600?
don't hold out on us man, post the link!!

but that's a decent price for an xj 44. i'd consider it.

jcwclm

Here's a couple links of axles.

http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/pts/2241863436.html
http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/pts/2240594356.html

frt and rear d60's $500
http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/pts/2192690224.html

If I had the money I would buy them. They're here in town. Well, I have the money but the old lady you know.....

Tural

so, if i buy the d44, and overhaul it, will it be worth $450? i doubt it...

N20jeep

For a bolt in xj axle? I'm sure you could get 450-500 out of it once overhauled...

But I wouldn't worry about it since you already have an 8.8, which is a good bit stronger

Tural

i figured... but i have 2 XJs too... lol... and i also have 2 spare c8.25s. i've just never had any experience with d44

caged

damn good deal on those 60's. too bad the one shown is passenger side drop. still a smokin good deal.
maybe he's got some ford 60's.

cheers.

since you already have an 8.8. i would just spend the little bit of cash there to get it in. otherwise, i'd say get the 44.

rocko

I just picked up a D44 for $200 (delivered) had a lil over 200k on it

Tural

delivered??? u can't beat that...

rocko

Im not sure if what I just found is a good thing or not...

rear diff is welded and the gear lube they used in it is about as thick as molasses...

2000'XJ

I got my d44 for free. It cost me about $1000 to rebuild it without labor. Keep your money use what u have an 8.25 isn't that much less of an axle as compared to the 44 and you have extra parts.

Just my $$$$ on it.