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Dazz
August 21st, 2003, 20:08
Will the stock D35 rear drum brakes assembly swap over to a D44 axle and vs. versa?

The brakes or wheel carrier bolt pattern should be the same on both the D44 and the D35 correct?

I need to temporally swap my current d35 drum brakes over to a D44 axle until I go with a ZJ disk setup.

TIA!
RCP Phx
August 21st, 2003, 20:24
It can be done,its the same procedureas the disc brakes!Re-drill the backing plates and open up the center!
Dazz
August 21st, 2003, 21:16
So I'm good to go with running the D35 drums on the D44?

Thanks!
Eagle
August 21st, 2003, 21:47
Originally posted by Dazz
Will the stock D35 rear drum brakes assembly swap over to a D44 axle and vs. versa?

The brakes or wheel carrier bolt pattern should be the same on both the D44 and the D35 correct?

I need to temporally swap my current d35 drum brakes over to a D44 axle until I go with a ZJ disk setup.

TIA!

There should be no redrilling or opening up of anything required. However, the offset on the D44 backing plates is not the same as on the older 10" D35 brakes. You can run the D35 brakes on the D44 axle, but you have to use the backing plates that belong with the drums.

This should be a direct, bolt-on conversion.
RCP Phx
August 21st, 2003, 22:06
I have to call you out on this one!Not only is the bearing retainer a different pattern but the 44 bearing is larger in diameter and also the center hub diameter!
Kudzu
August 22nd, 2003, 04:08
You are correct RCP...Just did this about 3 weeks ago...
KarmirXJ
August 22nd, 2003, 04:46
Originally posted by RCP Phx
I have to call you out on this one!Not only is the bearing retainer a different pattern but the 44 bearing is larger in diameter and also the center hub diameter!

DING DING DING.... WE have a winner:D
BUCKYXJ
August 22nd, 2003, 07:52
Dazz I have a spare set of 10" brake drums and other parts I would be willing to part with. PM me if interested.
Dazz
August 22nd, 2003, 08:18
Originally posted by BUCKYXJ
Dazz I have a spare set of 10" brake drums and other parts I would be willing to part with. PM me if interested.
You got PM!