XJ Dana 44, what are they worth?
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XJ Dana 44, what are they worth?
I found a couple XJ Dana 44s for sale and I am trying to determine how much they are worth. I currently have a C8.25 27 spline that works but is making some noises and I am not confident in it, so I am thinking of a D44 swap.
First D44
Factory Dana 44 rear axle for a Jeep Cherokee XJ,5 on 4 1/2" bolt pattern.
It's got 3.55 gears and a Powertrax No-Slip locker in it.
Axle had disc brake conversion done as well.
Second D44
Factory Jeep Cherokee D44 that is complete with 3.55 gears and drum brakes
So how much do you think these are worth?
First D44
Factory Dana 44 rear axle for a Jeep Cherokee XJ,5 on 4 1/2" bolt pattern.
It's got 3.55 gears and a Powertrax No-Slip locker in it.
Axle had disc brake conversion done as well.
Second D44
Factory Jeep Cherokee D44 that is complete with 3.55 gears and drum brakes
So how much do you think these are worth?
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In my neck of the woods the first one would run around 300 and the second 150 tops. I just missed out on a deal with one that had the 88 XJ attached to it for 500 and it ran and had a 5" lift and bald 35s. It's all in what people are willing to pay. While they are rare they aren't worth what most people seem to think they are worth. Keep in mind the last year they came in an XJ was 24 years ago so plan on new wheel bearings and seals minimum.
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Thanks guys. I am trying to find out if either has had new bearings installed and the condition of each, along with pictures. They have been for sale for at least 2 months so I may be able to get the price down some, he is asking more than what you guys said they are worth, so we will see.
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the first one sounds nice but I just don't get why people are paying through the nose to get these things. I wouldn't be able to allow myself to pay more than a dime over $300. and even that feels like it's too much. if you can swap in an 8.8 with lsd for cheaper I'd much rather have that
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I guess I need to start gathering stuff to rebuild my 8.25. I think the bearings are going, and I might as well lock it while I'm in there
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I already have a 8.25 in my XJ. When I go to rebuild it since I think the bearings are going, I can always swap to 29 spline shafts, since mine being a '96 I think I have a 27 spline axle.
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To swap out to 29-spline you need shafts and side gears. MAYBE the carrier but I'm not certain.
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Its my daily driver in the winter. But in the summer I rider my motorcycle so I can pull it out for a week or so and rebuild it. But if I find a 29 spline 8.25 cheap i might pick it up.
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