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TRCM
August 26th, 2010, 22:23
How does the width of a 74 bronco d44 compare to the D30 ? and the F150 of the same year ?

Foud a Bronco D44 pretty cheap, and am considering going with it, and maybe a matching 9"
jeeperjohn
August 26th, 2010, 22:33
Is the Bronco driver side drop?
John D
August 27th, 2010, 03:34
Is the Bronco driver side drop?

http://www.4x4offroads.com/image-files/4x4-ford-bronco-1974-original.jpg
Jeff 98XJ WI
August 27th, 2010, 06:55
As I recall, it's a little narrow. I also think it uses a low pinion center section and small u-joints. Cutting down a 75-78 F150 High Pinion 44 without the cast track bar mount to use waggy shafts is a pretty common route to get a good D44 front. Research this as there are a lot of articles covering it. Jeff
MoparManiac
August 27th, 2010, 07:21
The EB D44 also has a more centered differential.

Meaning it's more likely to collide with your oilpan.
foxwar71
August 27th, 2010, 09:03
Meaning it WILL collide with your oilpan.

FIFY.


EB44's are LP, had smaller joints, ~58/59" wide, and some have drum brakes.




a 74 f150 9" rear will be a full width 65/66" wide axle, should be the HD housing and 31 spline. if its a "matching" EB 9", itll also be narrower then stock xj, and most like the regular housing and 28 spline.
TRCM
August 27th, 2010, 09:47
OK...think I will pass then.,..thanks guys