jeep xj on 35s axle swap

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jeepxjon35s

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Hanover Park, IL

• Jul 18, 2009

• #1

i have a 1987 jeep cherokee 4.0, aw4 np231 dana 30 front dana 35 rear
lifted 6 inchs on 35 inch mud rovers! the dana 35 has a lock rite locker
i installed a couple months ago and finaly i was going around a corner and slamed as the gas to get sideways and bam!!! i eat the shit out of my ring and pinion! so my question is what would be the best and easiest axles to swap in to my cherokee?

 

cher96

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Florida

• Jul 18, 2009

• #2

Dana 44 out of a Late '80s XJ

 

xcm

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Location

Southern Oregon

• Jul 18, 2009

• #3

look around in mod tech, this has been covered a million times and its obvious youve never looked around, because the 87 xj d44 is the obvious choice, theres also the 95+ ford explorer 8.8, or a 29spline chrysler 8.25 out of a late model cherokee. the 44 and the 8.25 would be bolt-in, except for d/s (you didnt say anything bout an sye, and i wouldnt be surprised)

what were you thinking putting an autolocker in a 35?

 

NorCalChris

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Location

Central Coast, Ca

• Jul 18, 2009

• #4

he's said it all. nothing really left besides full widths and toyota stuff.

 

hanaxj87

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Location

Cincinnati,Ohio

• Jul 19, 2009

• #5

norcalchris said:

he's said it all. nothing really left besides full widths and toyota stuff.

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What toyota stuff??

Nick

 

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jeepxjon35s

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Hanover Park, IL

• Jul 21, 2009

• #6

ya i think i am going to pick up a dana 44 this weekend and the junk yard i found one with low miles and i am having the guy save it for me!

 

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cr2000xj

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Location

Huntsville, Alabama

• Jul 21, 2009

• #7

Is it out of an XJ? thats one heck of a find that quick

 

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3XJFamily

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Austin TX

• Jul 22, 2009

• #8

Do your homework and make sure you can identify a Dana 44. I've seen junkyards assume it's a Dana 44 just cause it's in an 87 with a tow package or something - anyhow, just make sure it's what you think it is. . .

 

cher96

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Florida

• Jul 22, 2009

• #9

Here you Go. This Should Help you Spot a Dana 44. Both Photos are XJ Dana 44s.

XJ Dana 44 Rear Axle Assembly

Found in Late 80's XJ's with Towing Package. MJ versions have Spring Perches on Bottom. Threaded Fill Plug.

10 Bolt Cover
Angular Cover and Housing.
Ring Gear 8.5"s

 

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96XJCLASSIC

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Location

Hollidaysburg, PA

• Aug 1, 2009

• #10

jeepxjon35s,

Do you want to sell the lockright? I am very interested and have been looking for a used one. How many miles are on it?

Please let me know. Thanks Man.