Front and Rear D44?
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From: Delaware
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
My state doesn't have any laws I know of and I see plenty of people doing it so I'm not worried. I like the idea of staying full width and having better stability.
Ok I need to make a chart or something to figure out all the options I need lol.
-I'd like the Bronco HP Front D44.
-I'm not sure what bolt pattern it is or if I can find a rear D44 that has the same pattern. I think that would be easier than replacing shafts and stuff for the 9" Right?
-How hard is it to change bolt patterns?
-What about having different width front and rear axles. Is it noticeable or a problem?
-I need to do research on widths of all the axles I might need and how wide the cherokee is. Unless anybody has a good chart on hand.
Thanks for the replies just trying to write all this out make it easier to get everything straight. I think thats all my questions for now but I'm sure I'll have more.
Ok I need to make a chart or something to figure out all the options I need lol.
-I'd like the Bronco HP Front D44.
-I'm not sure what bolt pattern it is or if I can find a rear D44 that has the same pattern. I think that would be easier than replacing shafts and stuff for the 9" Right?
-How hard is it to change bolt patterns?
-What about having different width front and rear axles. Is it noticeable or a problem?
-I need to do research on widths of all the axles I might need and how wide the cherokee is. Unless anybody has a good chart on hand.

Thanks for the replies just trying to write all this out make it easier to get everything straight. I think thats all my questions for now but I'm sure I'll have more.
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From: Delaware
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I did the D44's F+R out of a Waggy, already had a LP front and didn't want to mess with narrowing axles so I just did it... I tried to put lots of details in my build thread, almost any axle swap will take the same amount of work and $$ to swap. its the parts that go into the axle that make the overall difference in cost IMO. I haven't had any issues and Wouldn't do it any other way for what I want.
Another option though is Early Ford Bronco axles, HP D44 (said to be 59-60" wide) front and ford 9" rear (said to be 58" wide). both can be Stronger overall then the Waggy axles. The down side is the 9" is a 28 spline and the front has the D30 joints, but using front F150 shafts, and buy 31/33/35/40 spline shafts and lockers for the rear can fix that... All an easy fix when locking/building axles already.... but it is work.. and $$ lol
TNT makes a nice truss for the front that's weld on and then bolts in. but costs a lot of $$ IMO, I pieced the brackets together for less then half the price of the TNT truss. but convenience costs $$.
My pinion angle isn't bad at 6" of lift and I have 7* of caster. but I also pushed my front axle forward 3" which helped a little.
All in All, if your just planning 33's then keep the stock axles, Its not worth the effort, work, $$ , or time. The factory axles are great with alloys to 35" tires and locked....
just my $0.35 cents lol
Another option though is Early Ford Bronco axles, HP D44 (said to be 59-60" wide) front and ford 9" rear (said to be 58" wide). both can be Stronger overall then the Waggy axles. The down side is the 9" is a 28 spline and the front has the D30 joints, but using front F150 shafts, and buy 31/33/35/40 spline shafts and lockers for the rear can fix that... All an easy fix when locking/building axles already.... but it is work.. and $$ lol
TNT makes a nice truss for the front that's weld on and then bolts in. but costs a lot of $$ IMO, I pieced the brackets together for less then half the price of the TNT truss. but convenience costs $$.
My pinion angle isn't bad at 6" of lift and I have 7* of caster. but I also pushed my front axle forward 3" which helped a little.
All in All, if your just planning 33's then keep the stock axles, Its not worth the effort, work, $$ , or time. The factory axles are great with alloys to 35" tires and locked....
just my $0.35 cents lol
Nice build definitely going to read through it.
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From: Soddy Daisy TN
Year: 97
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
My state doesn't have any laws I know of and I see plenty of people doing it so I'm not worried. I like the idea of staying full width and having better stability.
Ok I need to make a chart or something to figure out all the options I need lol.
-I'd like the Bronco HP Front D44.
-I'm not sure what bolt pattern it is or if I can find a rear D44 that has the same pattern. I think that would be easier than replacing shafts and stuff for the 9" Right?
-How hard is it to change bolt patterns?
-What about having different width front and rear axles. Is it noticeable or a problem?
-I need to do research on widths of all the axles I might need and how wide the cherokee is. Unless anybody has a good chart on hand.
Thanks for the replies just trying to write all this out make it easier to get everything straight. I think thats all my questions for now but I'm sure I'll have more.
Ok I need to make a chart or something to figure out all the options I need lol.
-I'd like the Bronco HP Front D44.
-I'm not sure what bolt pattern it is or if I can find a rear D44 that has the same pattern. I think that would be easier than replacing shafts and stuff for the 9" Right?
-How hard is it to change bolt patterns?
-What about having different width front and rear axles. Is it noticeable or a problem?
-I need to do research on widths of all the axles I might need and how wide the cherokee is. Unless anybody has a good chart on hand.

Thanks for the replies just trying to write all this out make it easier to get everything straight. I think thats all my questions for now but I'm sure I'll have more.
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From: Delaware
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Pretty good write up I just came across.
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/b...a-44-a-747194/
Still don't know what I'll use yet though. Researching.
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/b...a-44-a-747194/
Still don't know what I'll use yet though. Researching.
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