dana 44 front axle swap question
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dana 44 front axle swap question
I just picked up a ford hp 44 out of a 79 bronco. Im gonna have to retube it because it has the cast wedges not the welded on ones. Im okay with this because I want it to be the same width as the stock 30 so I can shorten the new tubes before I have them installed. My question is does anyone make axles that are shortened or can I tube it to the length of a tj 44 and be able to use tj shafts with the carrier for the ford 44? Any help is appreciated. And please I don't want anyone telling me to sell it and get a different axle. I got this axle in a package deal with an 8.8. Im just weighing my options for now and I know what im getting into if I keep this axle. Thanks!
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TJ shafts won't work unless you put D30 knuckles and outters on it. Several companies like Yukon and Superior will cut custom length shafts and most shops that would do a tube swap could also cut and respline a shaft for you. Some use a waggy passenger side shaft and the stock driver side.
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