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Originally Posted by Spooner
well here's what i found... its a LSD with the sme gears.. http://eugene.craigslist.org/pts/2940854900.html
that axle ha s 27 spline. you need one from 97+. otherwise its not much better than the 35 other than a larger housing.
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the d44 is the same width as the stock and it is a direct bolt in so you dont have to do much to get running again. The d44 is also a stronger axle the both the 8.25 and the d35 plus no c clips to worry about. heres a photo for comparison.Originally Posted by Spooner
is the D44 the same width as the stock or is that wider?

photo from " High-performance Jeep cherokee xj Builders guide 1984-2001" by Eric Zapp
As far as the rear disc brake conversion. Its pretty simple to do. no more difficult then either of the other axles.