D44 rear search

[tellicorick]

Yeah, I know what you're thinking, with a handle like that and we haven't seen him on the trail yet. Thought the name would be catchy. Actually, I'm a trout fisherman getting back into wheeling after about 15 years. Owned a couple of V8 CJs and early Bronco. Here's the actual point of the message title; anyone here in the South know where a yard is that might have a good D44 (doesn't have to be complete) from an XJ. I'm starting the build-up of mine and would like to get the 8.25 out for something I trust a little more. Was bidding on e-bay on a couple and one was snatched off early for no apparent reason.

If anybody knows or has one, drop me a line with price and where you are or where the yard is.

[Ghost]

I'm in South Carolina and know where two are :) ! Let me know where you are... Maybe we can work something out. How much were you looking to spend?

[tellicorick]

I'm in South Carolina and know where two are :) ! Let me know where you are... Maybe we can work something out. How much were you looking to spend?

I'm in Huntsville, Alabama. Looking to get one as cheap as possible, but I know the price varies around the country. I'd say about $350; maybe more, maybe less, depending on what was there. I would accept a less than whole unit if the price was right.

[Ghost]

There are two still under 87 XJ's that I have found. They are complete even have the wheels on them.

[strokedwoody]

Next one I see I'll let ya know, they are all over the place around here(Greensboro, NC). I have bought 5 or 6 over the last few years and have never paid more than $150 for one, some as cheap as $50. I'm going to my local xj bone yard later today, I'll give a look for ya.

[NCSUcherokee]

holy crap man... I want one. I live in Winston-Salem and go to school in Raleigh

if your serious drop me a line

[Armageddon]

Next one I see I'll let ya know, they are all over the place around here(Greensboro, NC). I have bought 5 or 6 over the last few years and have never paid more than $150 for one, some as cheap as $50. I'm going to my local xj bone yard later today, I'll give a look for ya.


They usually sell for $300-$500 on Ebay and that doesn't typically include shipping. If you know where they are and grab them I am happy to post them on e-bay for you for a little of the action. Hmmmm $50.00 cost, $300.00 selling price, I like those numbers.

[atbguy]

I've had pretty good luck as well, well I think it was good luck, and I'm in Athens, GA... I found one for 200 in a bone yard, sold it on eBay for 365... I hauled it up to the guy (more money for me!) and he said he would've paid upwards of 500 for it if it went that high... too bad it didn't!! I love the numbers too!

[Ghost]

Around here the D44 is rare. Like I said I know where two are that he is holding for me.

[Cottontail]

Last time I was in Smyrna, TN I found one. I can't recall the name of the place, I think it is "Grey's" but it is off Jefferson Pike just north of Sam Ridley and off Murfreesboro Road.

I think they wanted $200 for it.

Depending where you are, you may try Bobby White Motors in Lewisburg, TN. They had a bunch of XJ's last time I was there.

HTH.

[JLane99XJ]

I'm in Huntsville, Alabama. Looking to get one as cheap as possible, but I know the price varies around the country. I'd say about $350; maybe more, maybe less, depending on what was there. I would accept a less than whole unit if the price was right.


i found an d44 under an XJ (very badly beaten) a while back (about 4 months ago), @ a small JY near Onteonta AL, Blount County actually between Onteonta & Cleveland just off highway US 231/ sr 53,
http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?z=16&n=3757884.00008383&e=547175.000000001&datum=nad83

the turn off hwy 231 (rt) is marked by a sign indicating direction to a Covered Bridge on the same road as the JY, to get to the bridge you'll haveta go by the JY.. its before you drop off the mountain into the "downtown" Oneonta area, so if you start dowen in elev. while still on 231 you've past it..

they quoted me $125 if i pulled it, for everything between the wheels..
i want to say the name of the parts yard was Glover's towing & parts, but i just did a search on www.anywho.com & it turned up nothing by that name..
but i think its not listed as a business i did a search by persons name & came up w/ this
http://www.anywho.com/cgi-bin/amap.cgi?lastname=Childrens+Telephone&firstname=&npatelephone=205-625-6997&streetaddress=67+Davis+Lane&city=ONEONTA&state=AL&zip=35121&country=US

& i do believe the name of the street the JY is on is Davis Ln.

if i can help ya anymore, pm me & i'll give ya my ph#..

[biggene]

Hey Rick,

I am back and forth to the GF house in Decatur about twice a week, if you want to pick this up let me know and I can swing by on the way.

[tellicorick]

Hey Rick,

I am back and forth to the GF house in Decatur about twice a week, if you want to pick this up let me know and I can swing by on the way.


biggene,

Yeah, that would be great. Just make sure its D44 XJ and I'll pay the yard cost to remove and your transportation costs. Just get back with me.

tellicorick

[JLane99XJ]

a little slow..

someone else has probly already pounced on that one Rick..

& yes it was a 44..

btw..
what year is yer c-8.25 axle..
27 or 29 spline?

[tellicorick]

a little slow..

someone else has probly already pounced on that one Rick..

& yes it was a 44..

Been out of pocket for a while.

[Ghost]

Let me know if you or anyone else is intrested.

[biggene]

I might be interested in one of those axles if the price is right ghost. Lane and I put my lift on over the weekend and snapped off a lower shock bolt and had to drill out a wheel stud.

Coulda been wayyyyyyyyyyyyy worse though

[NCSUcherokee]

I would be interested... got some details?

[Ghost]

Out of a wrecked 87 XJ. 3.55 gearing I believe. (Both are behind the AW-4) I cannot remember exactly but i think they will be around $300 - $350 each. Let me know. picturem@bellsouth.net or PM me. Where are you guys located? Around here axles are expensive and the XJ D44 is very RARE!

[strokedwoody]

How bout an 8.8 with 4.10s?disc and all...$400? or other ratios for $275?

[NCSUcherokee]

I have a friend thats in the market for an 8.8, ill pass the word along. i might consider it also

[Ghost]

And I'd take a 9" over a 8.8 any day!

[NCSUcherokee]

being in Greensboro is a plus though since i drive through there twice a week from Winston to Raleigh

[strokedwoody]

And I'd take a 9" over a 8.8 any day! hmm well....the high pinion 9" uses and 8.8 r&p....and as far a a standard 9" , alot of people don't like them cause the pinion is low. If your running fairly stock drivetrain in an XJ your not going to break a 44 or a 9" not without some real beating on it. By the way...just bought 10, 8.8s will take $275 for any of them...

[NCSUcherokee]

Im still on the lookout for an axle or even a set of matching axles if i can find a good set. keep a lookout for me if you are planning a trip to the boneyard.

being in college limits the time to look, and and means to transport stuff from the yard

[NCSUcherokee]

well damn after reading my post again, if i dont have enough time to find the axles i wont have enough time to get them set up. plus my friend that does my welding is sans welder right now.

Ghost- do you still have a line on one of those axles?

Stroked- what about those 8.8s?

[Ghost]

I'll try and go get some pictures tomorrow or the next couple of days.

[krh9848]

hmm well....the high pinion 9" uses and 8.8 r&p....and as far a a standard 9" , alot of people don't like them cause the pinion is low. If your running fairly stock drivetrain in an XJ your not going to break a 44 or a 9" not without some real beating on it. By the way...just bought 10, 8.8s will take $275 for any of them...
Stroked,
What does the 8.8's come with? Disc Brakes? What gears are in them 3.55, 4.10? I would be interested in one of them.
Thanks
Ken

[woody]

I dunno what Greg has in his 8.8 collection, but IIRC they came in 3.55, 3.73, and 4.10 depending which model Exploder they were hauled from.

[motorman]

If your serious about getting a new rear axel go tell Grant Douglas. You will find him in the NC State Engineering bldg almost any evening working on the Baja car. Engineering office can give you directions to the lab.
He has a number of friends in the XJ business that come and go quite often and may be able to hook you up with something.

[billboarder]

im in charlotte and am looking for a 44, 8.8, or 9". preferrably something already set up to put under an xj, but whats life without the little challenges. if anyone still has one or has a connection to one, let me know please.

ps- anybody have some with lsd's, lockers, or 4.10 or higher?