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need help on a dana 44 swap

dking53

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chesapeake, va
what is the pro/cons of me gettine a 87 cherokee dana 44 and putting it in my 98 sport it has the 8.25 i can get a good deal on the 44 and it has a trac loc
 
pros - better axle, 1 more spline, can sell your 29 spline 8.25 and make most of your money back

cons - ?
 
The XJ 44 will only be a little stronger. Your 8.25 is 29 spline. Not a big strength difference in the two. The 44 will have more gear choices and aftermarket support. The only way the swap would be worth it IMO is if the 44 was dirt cheap.
 
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