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D44 gear swap (front to rear)

Tommy_Harrell

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Olean, Mo
Can I use the gears from a low pinion front Dana 44 in a low pinion rear???

I am about to purchase a Dana 44 XJ rear axle that has 3.55 gears, while my XJ has 3.73s. I also happen to have a front low pinion Dana 44 from a '91 Dodge 3/4 ton that has 3.73s. I know that the carries are the same (breaks at 3.73) or should I swap the front gears for 3.55s (have 4 XJ fronts)


TIA

Tommy
 
I wouldnt even consider it,setting up used gears is way worse than new ones!
 
I have successfully set up multiple sets of used gears. They tend to be more noisy, but I have had no problems.
 
ditto, in the yukon boxes they even list specifications for new and used gears. since there is a pattern already worn on the gears so they will probably be noisy, but they will work just the same
 
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