Comanche D44?????

RCP Phx · Aug 1, 2003

I finally found one for a good price!Its an 88 w/76K,what is the axle tube diameter /wall thickness?Im just wondering what the likelyhood of running across a bent axle/tube/housing would be?

woody · Aug 1, 2003

88 w 76k... if the price is right buy & build it, and quit publicly gloating.

Bending is unlikely unless the previous owner beat the snot out of his MJ.

Have fun with it

rockwerks · Aug 1, 2003

I've had three D44's out of comanches...all have been good..most guys dont check under the comanche's in the salvage yards

LAWNMAN323 · Aug 1, 2003

This may be a stupid question, but besides looking beefier than a D35, what do you look for when looking for D44's? ID tags or a certian characteristic? Sorry about the dumb question.

Pete M · Aug 2, 2003

The dana44 cover has flat sides to it (like a stop sign), where-as the dana35 is more oval and rounded.
Jeep on!
--Pete

RCP Phx · Aug 2, 2003

I know I cant wait to get it so I can finally figure out what holds the axle in.That recent Disc brake thread has me baffled and Im planning on doing disc brakes also!

RTownsend · Aug 2, 2003

Does the XJ D44 have 2.5" axle tubes?

I've been looking for one and sometimes I just see the small tubes and think D35.

Sometimes it's hard to see the pumpkin in the junkyard.

sidriptide · Aug 2, 2003

i think the D44 has 3" tubes.. and the model # will be cast into the webbing to the passenger side of the diff cover.. usually all crapped up but a wire brush will do the job.. there should be a tag on the cover bolts with the ratio stamped into it... sounds like time to put a $2 mini flashlite in the tool bag.. i was in a scrap yard last month and i found 3 of them just waiting to be picked.. and just because no one else pointed it out, i will.. the spring pads on the XJ and MJ axles will be different. an MJ axle needs to be converted for use in an XJ since the MJ is a SPRING UNDER set up.. i only point it out since the author of the post lists an XJ as his rig not an MJ...
mike

RCP Phx · Aug 2, 2003

Also they dont have shock mounts!This one gonna get 4.56's and an ARB also.Then Ive got to regear the front(still working on an HP housing).

RTownsend · Aug 2, 2003

Light was not the problem as I had my Surefire with me.

This yard had alot of grass and briars that had to be cleared before I could see the pumpkin. All the wheels being gone also didn't help.

I'm pretty sure I had a front D44 for a Chevy truck that had 2.5" tubes was why I was wondering.

I found one for $450 but really want one with 4.10's already in it so I may end up with a 4.10 8.25 for $350.

marcusguy · Aug 2, 2003

Ya, I've heard that MJ 44s are 3" tubes as well, anybody know for sure? I measured my XJ 44 yesterday and it is right at 2.75". Just FYI, I paid 200 for an 87 xj front HP30 nodisco and rear 44 at a pull-it place.

Marcus

Pete M · Aug 2, 2003

Cherokee 44s and Comanche 44s are identical except for the bracketry. Mine measures 2.75" for the outer diameter of the tube.
Jeep on!
--Pete

marcusguy · Aug 2, 2003

Cool, good to know. I've been wondering ever since someone told me that MJ were 3". Thanks for clearing that up.

Marcus

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