Dana 44 value?

grainofsalt · Mar 2, 2017

What prices are stock XJ dana 44 axles going for now?

I'm pushing numbers on regearing the 44 that has KJ discs on it versus regearing a (Free) 8.8 with 3.73 limited slip to 4.10.

Thanks in advance!

IslanderOffRoad · Mar 2, 2017

If you're re gearing either way just regear the axle you have

grainofsalt · Mar 2, 2017

Ah, but therein lies the rub! The 8.8 has a limited slip whereas the D44 is open 3.54. I'd be gaining a traction aid.

Hypoid · Mar 2, 2017

If I find an XJ D-44 at a yard here, I can have $350 cash in my hand, before I get home. What it costs to own one in your area may be different.

cal · Mar 2, 2017

44's sell for $400-500 these days.

8.8 limited slip is useless. They are good for about 7000 miles when new, and only really work until you spin 1 tire solidly 1 time, and its toast.

lunchbox locker to throw in the 44 later is $240 shipped. lunchbox locker for LSD 8.8 is $450+ and a lot harder to find.

dana 44 spares are still more common, upgrades are cheaper, disc brakes are easy, and it says "i love my jeep" a lot more than using ford parts

Johnnie Walker · Mar 2, 2017

cal said:
44's sell for $400-500 these days.

8.8 limited slip is useless. They are good for about 7000 miles when new, and only really work until you spin 1 tire solidly 1 time, and its toast.

lunchbox locker to throw in the 44 later is $240 shipped. lunchbox locker for LSD 8.8 is $450+ and a lot harder to find.

dana 44 spares are still more common, upgrades are cheaper, disc brakes are easy, and it says "i love my jeep" a lot more than using ford parts

F8.8 LSD in my MJ does just fine. The vehicle it came out of had almost 200k

srb531 · Mar 2, 2017

44 is a bolt in, 8.8 involves more work & costs.

trippled · Mar 2, 2017

I would agree, 8.8 LS is worthless unless your on snow or ice. Then it sometimes kinda works. Fwiw, I pulled an 8.8 from the jy with 4.10s and LS for $100

cal · Mar 2, 2017

Yeah I mean I guess 'does just fine' is relative. I'm sure it still holds the ring gear in place and turns, but it doesn't limit slip with those miles.

OBXJeepGuy · Mar 2, 2017

Not to mention the obviously visible narrower track of the 8.8, and all of the hoorah that goes on to make it fit an XJ.

freerider15 · Mar 2, 2017

For the time, cost, and availability of 44 stuff...

I'll go 8.8 ALL day long.

Hence, why I have one sitting in my backyard waiting to be swapped in.

I'd do a 9" before ever going to a D44.

A D44 would be my option if it had to be only bolt in, and I had no means to do otherwise.

freerider15 · Mar 2, 2017

OBXJeepGuy said:
Not to mention the obviously visible narrower track of the 8.8, and all of the hoorah that goes on to make it fit an XJ.

Depending on what you're running, much of that "hoorah" could the same (i.e leaf spring perches).

denverd1 · Mar 2, 2017

too damn much. $350 is a steal. They're 750 and up IF you can find them

cal · Mar 2, 2017

Damn. Mine was $100 and Dallas's $200, but I guess we bought in January so that was a while ago.

Maybe we should be building 60's and selling these.

freerider15 · Mar 2, 2017

cal said:
Damn. Mine was $100 and Dallas's $200, but I guess we bought in January so that was a while ago.

Maybe we should be building 60's and selling these.

Yep, they'll go for $3-400 all day long in Colorado.

For the much $, I'll build a different, and better axle.

If there were an easier way to make a D60 5 on 4.5, it would make more sense to run one of those.

I still prefer a 9" though if not the 8.8 route.

Goose_XJ88 · Mar 3, 2017

Ive sold one with factory limited slip for $500 and one open dif for $450 I think.

I think I have pulled a total of 4 from the junkyard on half price days for $80-100 each.

Just got to be lucky and fast when they come in to the yards

OBXJeepGuy · Mar 3, 2017

freerider15 said:
I'd do a 9" before ever going to a D44.

A D44 would be my option if it had to be only bolt in, and I had no means to do otherwise.

I'll agree with you on the 9" if it had the same track. I just got lucky, and found an XJ D44 fairly cheap.

Johnnie Walker · Mar 4, 2017

cal said:
Yeah I mean I guess 'does just fine' is relative. I'm sure it still holds the ring gear in place and turns, but it doesn't limit slip with those miles.

I take my 2wd MJ to the beach and it works much better than my XJ in 2wd with open diff.
On road it works too. So I could have worded it better. It does still work very well.

jeeptec · Mar 4, 2017

My area 400

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cherokeefan_1 · Mar 4, 2017

I've got a bare housing I'll probably never use as the 8.25 works fine for me. What's it worth? If I need stronger I'll use a 9 or 60 or a cheap and plentiful 14 bolt.

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