rckddy
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looking to see if the xj ever came out with a dana 44 front if so what year. and if not what would be a good front end to put into a xj without a lot of work thanks all
rckddy said:what would be a good front end to put into a xj without a lot of work thanks all
All Grand Wagoneers had a 44 front, as far as I know. But they're all low-pinion. The 'ideal' front 44 is often described as an early/mid 1970s Ford high-pinion 44, narrowed (so it's about 2" wider than a D30) to use Wagoneer shafts. That's a fair amount of work, obviously.rckddy said:what year waggys had them thanks for the info
Mambeu said:All Grand Wagoneers had a 44 front, as far as I know. But they're all low-pinion. The 'ideal' front 44 is often described as an early/mid 1970s Ford high-pinion 44, narrowed (so it's about 2" wider than a D30) to use Wagoneer shafts. That's a fair amount of work, obviously.
Really? Dual-bolt pattern axle shafts or wheel spacers for the rear seem easy enough. Spacers would let you match the width of a Waggy-width front 44 too.xj4life said:no matter what junkyard 44 you get, matching your stock rear (if its still stock) bolt pattern is going to be tough.
Mambeu said:Really? Dual-bolt pattern axle shafts or wheel spacers for the rear seem easy enough. Spacers would let you match the width of a Waggy-width front 44 too.
Rev Den said:At the risk of catching a bunch of crap from some of the DIY forum users and members. the EASIEST choice is to call Currie. It ain't cheap, but it WILL bolt right in woth no fab and only a few minor issues. I just did mine and the hardest part was unbolting the old axle.
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Rev
But that's just a D30 with a D44's pumpkin. Not really a worthwhile upgrade in my opinion.devilinside13 said:a 44 front out of a rubicon is a direct bolt in except for the driveshaft u joint