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Rocky
June 5th, 2003, 04:36
What year and model of Cherokee did the 44 show up in? I know that I've read that in 87 was a common year. Seem to remember seeing they were found in 88 & 89 also, just curious. I live in Canada, do the same years/models apply here north of the border? Thanks for any help.:canada:
bgcntry72
June 5th, 2003, 05:08
You are correct, sir.
Just those 3, more in the middle, less on each end.
rsalemi
June 5th, 2003, 05:28
Found one in a Canadian 87 Wagoneer.
Bentonedge
June 5th, 2003, 07:48
ok so the 88 wagoneer would have one? is there a visual diffrence? there is a 88 wagoneer for 1500 obo down the road i have looked at. what are teh chances of it having the 44? if it doesi bet i could talk the owner down to 1000 cause it has been sitting there for like 4 months.
Dazz
June 5th, 2003, 08:29
Could the Dana 44 be found for those model years in 2WD XJ ver. also?
Eagle
June 5th, 2003, 10:31
The fact that an '87 Wagoneer had one is NOT conclusive proof that an '88 Wagoneer would have one. I disagree with BgCntry72 -- the D44 was used more in the '87, considerably less in the '88, and I have never seen a confirmed D44 from an '89 and I personally don't think Chrysler ever put one in an '89.

The D44 has the characteristic Dana trapezoidal diff cover shape, whereas the D35 has more of an oval diff cover.
Boz88xj
June 5th, 2003, 11:05
Simply put, the d35 looks really really wimpy.
Whereas the D44 looks relatively badass.

I also have not seen one in an 89 at the PNP's around here, although a couple from 87's have been sighted. Thats going to be your best bet.
bgcntry72
June 5th, 2003, 12:06
I thought 87 and 88 were equal, but I would gladly defer to Eagle on this one as I only have experience in newer XJ's. I was under the impression that they were around in early 89 but I could(probably) be mistaken. Apologies for any Bad Information.
Bentonedge
June 5th, 2003, 18:37
heck no such thing as bad info just misunderstood info.
rtaboada
June 5th, 2003, 19:26
I have a Wagoneer XJ '88 and have D44 front and Rear, but this is a standard in model made in Venezuela, in special for Bolivia but here at 4000 Mts need this realtions!!!!

Rodrigo
Eagle
June 5th, 2003, 20:36
Rodrigo, we here in the United States are all very envious of you who got the Venezuelan XJs with the front Dana 44 axles. How much does it cost to ship an axle from Bolivia to Connecticut? :D
hawaiian89xj
June 5th, 2003, 22:36
My 89 has a 35 but my old 87 had a 44 and full skid plates
Rocky
June 6th, 2003, 00:11
So I search for an 87 then. Thanks for all the info, get the best help here I could imagine. Thanks guys.
Eagle
June 6th, 2003, 08:16
The Dana 44 was the optional heavy duty axle in the Comanche from '87 through '92, so don't overlook MJs. However, the MJ is set up as spring under, so using an MJ axle involves cutting off spring perches shock mounts, and rewelding. On the other hand, I've been told that the MJ Dana 44 has heavier wall axle tubes, so it is theoretically a stronger unit than the XJ D44.
bgcntry72
June 6th, 2003, 08:55
Shipping from Bolivia, talk about a deal breaker eh Eagle?
Eagle
June 6th, 2003, 14:27
Originally posted by bgcntry72
Shipping from Bolivia, talk about a deal breaker eh Eagle?

Sigh ...

Let a man dream, will ya? :rolleyes:
Mich88XJ
June 6th, 2003, 19:25
Though I cannot visually confirm it, my friends old 89 supposedly had a D44. He hit a telephone pole the other day trying to avoid a squirrel (thought it was a dog...long story), broke the core support, and was supposed to sell some parts to me, but instead sold it to another friend for him to beat on. That kid said it was a 44 in the rear, but I have never seen it. I am waiting for him to blow up the engine, then I am going to buy the 44 (if it is) as long as it is in good shape. If I get a chance to look at it though, I will let you know.
WrenchMonkey
June 7th, 2003, 15:35
This guy says he got his out of an 86...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2418590790&category=33728

...but I guess you can't believe everything you read...

Rob't
Bentonedge
June 7th, 2003, 18:49
if that is a d44 thent he wagoneer that i am goingt obuy has on in the back. i stoped and took it for a real quick drive and can't wait to get some money from my family for graduation. it has ful power everything and is in really nice shape. getting it for 1000.
rockwerks
June 8th, 2003, 12:39
from what I have seen the XJ had the 44 available from 87 to 89 as part ofteh tow package and metric ton

The MJ had it available till 90 I believe in teh metric ton on 4x4 or 2x4


I believe certain branches of teh govt put them in even longer than that...I bought one out of a 90 XJ in BLM colors