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Old 02-26-2012, 11:56 PM
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So i have a dana 44 sitting at home that i am going to truss and build with a locker and what not but i was wondering if anyone knows where or how i can convert it from drum to disc brake....maybe junkyard parts from another vehicle that can fit my dana 44 or if i had to someone that sells them?

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here it is, bone stock for now
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theres tons of info on the swap google is you're friend


http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthrea...ake+conversion
http://jeepin.com/features/cvdiscs
http://www.stu-offroad.com/suspension/d44brake/bc-1.htm
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Thanks! Right after I posted this I started finding info on google haha sorry
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I just picked up an XJ Dana44 that has been setup and running 73-87ish style Chevy 4x4 front pads/rotors/calipers (rotors drilled from 6 to 5 bolt), only downside seems to be no e-brake option with the front calipers being used..
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find a dana 35 with disk brakes out of a mid 90's Grand Cherokee
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looks pretty nice but it has its price
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