Early Bronco Axles
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Year: 1998
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Early Bronco Axles
I can get my hands on a 9in and dana 44 from a early bronco with disc brakes, posi trac, and 4.10s for around 500 bucks. has anyone on here done a swap like this? I know how to set up the rear, but im not sure about the front because of the radius arms. Any thoughts?
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cut off the factory brackets and order a set of swap brackets from one of the many companys that offer them. You could also build them yourself, there isn't much to the XJ bracket setup.
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low pinion and small joints (requiring aftermarket axle shafts to upgrade). not the greatest front compared to the wider and stronger high pinion in the f100/150. its better than the hp 30 because of the bigger ring and pinion and higher spline count and stuff, but not much better imho.
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Honestly if I was to go it again I would spend the money and buy a Dana 60. The Dana 44 is the I'm rushed and wanna go wheel axle, sure it'll work but not for long
I. Would buy a 14 bolt build it and stick it under the jeep
Then buy a 60 and solely throw money at it till it's done then stick it under there
Talking from past expience
I. Would buy a 14 bolt build it and stick it under the jeep
Then buy a 60 and solely throw money at it till it's done then stick it under there
Talking from past expience
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thanks for the help. Right now im only running 33's but because of a good summer job (im 16) ill be getting some 35s or maybe 37s. should i just ditch the whole idea of the 44? i didnt really think id be ready for full widths because this is my everyday school rig, but if i can get a set for a good price, how hard of a job is it? I put an 8.8 in the back of mine a year ago but that was easy because it was pretty much a drop in. Any good writeups on it?
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