kkhernandez21

So I found a d44 on Craigslist it's from jeep jk rear I was wondering if this would work for my cherokee 2000? It has 4.10 gears axle width is 65" open diff.
Thanks.!

Boost Happy

Not worth it. Best to stick with the 8.25 if you have it or do a 8.8 if you have a d35

kkhernandez21

Yeah I got the 8.25 right now. Can u tell me why it wouldn't work?

BLKXJ 96

If it's 65" thats too wide for a XJ, that's the first problem.

Zack92MJ

Coil set up etc. 8.25 is as strong as a D44 and a 8.8 is barely weaker than a 9". IMO just stick with the 8.25

JRT1393

The 8.25 will be sufficient up to at least 33's locked if you have a 27 spline, and up to 35's locked with a 29 spline. The JK D44 doesn't have the same brackets, you'd have to cut off the factory 4 link brackets and weld on spring perches for your leafs, plus it's wider than your factory axle

andrewmp6

If you want something to read about axles http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/tr...rd-axle-guide/

kkhernandez21

Thank u for everyone's input and help!!!

xjmarc

It's also a different bolt pattern so you'd need adapters or new wheels.