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44 rear end @ecology

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mark91xjbeef

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i just got back from the ecology on energy way in chula vista. in my hunt for seat belt buckles i found a dark blue xj with a 44 rear end. i have a 8.8 already so i wanted to let you guys know so someone could go get it.
 
Troy is going to get it right after work. He can't get to a computer, so he called and asked me to post it for him.

Thanks for the heads up. :)
 
ok, i went to ecology in chula vista and it wasnt a 44, it was this,
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it looks like an 8.25 but it is much bigger ( other cherokee had an 8.25 ) i found some under the dodge vans, would it be a good one and what is it, 5 on 4.5 lug patern.
 
desertjeeper said:
I agree, it looks like an 8.25. You sure it is bigger? 'cause... it sure looks like an 8.25
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telling you, the thing is a good inch and a half taller and two or three wider, just shy of a monster :shocked: i looked at another 8.25 right next to it, it was small compared to this one.
 
i thought the same thing when i saw it. but a 44 does have a round bottom i should have known better. if it is a 8.25 i have never seen one like that before.
 
8.75 or maybe a 9.25 truck rear?

If its as big as you say its not factory
 
Troy,

Fawk it! Get the Corporate 14 Bolt rear and a Dana 60 front end. I know it is on your mind :D
 
cracker said:
Troy,

Fawk it! Get the Corporate 14 Bolt rear and a Dana 60 front end. I know it is on your mind :D
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ok, ok, i will stop toying with these little axles and go big. but in due time, as money permits, i will only buy once and only buy BIG!


any one have a 14 bolt axle they might want to be rid of really cheap, ecology they are $165 complete, i dont need one right away so for cheaper i might take one off someones hands:laugh3: ( serriously though, a 14 bolt or eaton from a late 60's or early 70's is what i want, and will pay for ) and if you pay me good enough i might even take a front 60 out of your yard:shiver:
 
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steagall9301 said:
( serriously though, a 14 bolt or eaton from a late 60's or early 70's is what i want, and will pay for ) and if you pay me good enough i might even take a front 60 out of your yard:shiver:
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The eaton is not a bad option, but i hope you dont plan on finding parts anywhere for it. I FINALLY have mine w/ all the parts, 5.13 third member, detriot locker, disc brakes, blah blah blah.

I would not take the time / money to do it again. I'd just put a 14 bolt in and be done with it. Though it is a sweet little axle though i guess, and a whole lot lighter then a 14 bolt.
 
sintax said:
The eaton is not a bad option, but i hope you dont plan on finding parts anywhere for it. I FINALLY have mine w/ all the parts, 5.13 third member, detriot locker, disc brakes, blah blah blah.

I would not take the time / money to do it again. I'd just put a 14 bolt in and be done with it. Though it is a sweet little axle though i guess, and a whole lot lighter then a 14 bolt.
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ecology had two eatons one with 4.10 gearing too, one under a 71 chevy 3/4 ton and the other i dont recall the truck ( i believe a 1 ton ) with a 4.1:11 on the tag proablem i have is i run 3.73 or i would have gotten one of them, but i will switch it to the lowest gears i can get when i finaly do the swaps, not for power really, i have that, but to reduce my crawling speed pluss the extra torque ect...
 
steagall9301 said:
ecology had two eatons one with 4.10 gearing too, one under a 71 chevy 3/4 ton and the other i dont recall the truck ( i believe a 1 ton ) with a 4.1:11 on the tag proablem i have is i run 3.73 or i would have gotten one of them, but i will switch it to the lowest gears i can get when i finaly do the swaps, not for power really, i have that, but to reduce my crawling speed pluss the extra torque ect...
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The lowest you can possibly go is 5.13, but that is the same for 14 bolts too. Next time you are there can you take a look at the hubs and see if there are any with 9/16" studs? Most i've seen are 1/2" but i'd like 9/16" to match my front. I'm sure i'll end up just redrilling my hubs.
 
sintax said:
The lowest you can possibly go is 5.13, but that is the same for 14 bolts too. Next time you are there can you take a look at the hubs and see if there are any with 9/16" studs? Most i've seen are 1/2" but i'd like 9/16" to match my front. I'm sure i'll end up just redrilling my hubs.
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i will look.
 
I was under my durango today and the axle says it is a 8.25 but it is WAY bigger than an Jeep 8.25. I thought it was a little strange; wonder if it is the same axle??
 
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