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Old 04-06-2012, 04:32 PM
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Would a ZJ Dana 44 be a good swap in my 88 xj?
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I asked about this awhile back because it sounded like a great idea
but apparently they are built with aluminum. so no, not a good swap
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my mistake I asked about the wj
but I'm 90% sure they have the same rear axle

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/wj-dana-44-a-129274/
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WJ uses a different bolt pattern
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Check out a wrecking yard or pick n pull and see if you can find an XJ with the factory tow package, they had a D44 in back. I found 2 XJ's at my local yard that has the D44 under them.
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Originally Posted by Iceman09
Would a ZJ Dana 44 be a good swap in my 88 xj?
Aside from the fact that an XJ has leaf springs and the ZJ has coil springs and all the mounting is different?
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29 spline 8.25 is just as strong as a d44, a direct swap, easier to find and cheaper.
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29 spline 8.25 is just as strong as a d44, a direct swap, easier to find and cheaper.
Easy to convert to discs, too.
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