Metal Fill Plug = D44

waskie

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Iowa

• Nov 11, 2007

• #1

For quick ID determining between a D35 and D44 could I assume metal fill plug = D44 in an XJ?

 

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tommyr

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Location

Chicago

• Nov 11, 2007

• #2

Do a google image search......The 35 is a little more oval shaped. I think some of the really old 35s had metal plugs; not sure though.

 

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mustangconv85

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Location

Nanaimo, BC

• Nov 11, 2007

• #3

this should help make it easier for you http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/axle/xj_dana44_02/

 

5-90

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Location

Hammerspace

• Nov 11, 2007

• #4

waskie said:

For quick ID determining between a D35 and D44 could I assume metal fill plug = D44 in an XJ?

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No, because I've got five D35's with metal fill plugs.

The rubber "butt plug" was more common on the ChryCo axles anyhow.

The Dana 35 has a more oval shape to the cover, while the D44 is more of a lopsided hexagon, resting on a point at the bottom. There are a number of picture guides online - look for Yuccaman's, you should find the link around here somewhere.

 

waskie

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Location

Iowa

• Nov 11, 2007

• #5

5-90 said:

No, because I've got five D35's with metal fill plugs.

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Ok, I found two XJs in a local boneyard and did a quick look at the axles and noticed the metal fill plugs and thought I may have hit the jackpot. I'll go back and take a closer look, I've got a D44s in my '75 Cherokee for reference.

 

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lawsoncl

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Location

North Idaho

• Nov 11, 2007

• #6

The non-clip D35s used a metal plug. It's also lower on the cover so you can't just swap it onto a c-clip D35. The non-clip had greased axle bearings and the c-clip uses the gear oil to lube the axle bearings.