converting to passenger side drop. '89 XJ

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TXXJW350

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Victoria, TX

• Jun 7, 2015

• #1

Alright guys, I've done some reading but I want some back-and-forth on this subject.

I have a 80's Dodge power ram drive train (dana 44 front, I believe 12-bolt rear) M/T drivetrain. I was looking to convert my jeep to passenger side drop to run the axle set.

I'm not concerned with fab work or suspension set-up but I need advice on transfer case options.

 

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Luke95

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CT

• Jun 7, 2015

• #2

Not worth it unless it is a sixty

 

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jbsjunk

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West Mich

• Jun 7, 2015

• #3

If you're spending money, get an Atlas.

 

shortxjdoug

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Chattanooga tn

• Jun 7, 2015

• #4

TXXJW350 said:

I'm not concerned with fab work or suspension set-up but I need advice on transfer case options.

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if you have to ask just leave it alone....

 

Johnnie Walker

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WA state

• Jun 7, 2015

• #5

A D300 is passenger drop IIRC. I believe it is plug n pray with our trans. At least the ones with the correct bolt pattern.
Exhaust routing will be something you need to figure out. Probably just run it on the drive side instead?

 

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Luke95

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Location

CT

• Jun 7, 2015

• #6

What my buddy running a chebby sixty did was loop it over behind the times case

 

blondejoncherokee

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sacramento

• Jun 8, 2015

• #7

Youre better off holding out for a ford hp44 or a ford hp60 if youre willing to do all of that fab work.

 

denverd1

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Location

Dallas, TX

• Jun 9, 2015

• #8

sounds like a desirable front axle at least all the guys running chevy drive gear.

personally, i'd trade/sell it and find a drivers drop. or start looking for a different rig to stick those under.