WaXJ_Skier
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Does this sound like a worth while upgrade from a Dana 30. I only bring this up because they are only $1499.00 from 4x4 group buy right now. They come with a factory locker too.
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JK Dana 44
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ddeadserious
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Yes, but the brackets will need to be reworked, they're not bolt in.
But you could buy a used 44 for much cheaper and probably save between $700-$1000. Also, the bolt pattern is different; JKs use 5x5 bolt pattern. I guess if you'd rather spend more money and not deal with rusty parts, I can't blame you.
But you could buy a used 44 for much cheaper and probably save between $700-$1000. Also, the bolt pattern is different; JKs use 5x5 bolt pattern. I guess if you'd rather spend more money and not deal with rusty parts, I can't blame you.
WheelinJR
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- Portland, Oregon
The only advantage really is the ring and pinion. IIRC They use the outers from the JK Dana 30.
Then you have to go to the trouble of changing all the control arm mounts, trackbar brackets, and so on.
Then you have to go to the trouble of changing all the control arm mounts, trackbar brackets, and so on.
WaXJ_Skier
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WheelinJR said:
I knew about the 5 on 5" thing and the brackets, the outer 30 thing I didn't know about and really defeats the point.
Is running a Dana 60 front and a 44 rear wrong?
WheelinJR
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- Portland, Oregon
Why are you so worried about your Dana 30 anyways Joe? Get yourself some 297 alloy shafts and call it good. You're not gonna break it on 33's and you're gonna have to whale on it pretty hard on 35's to break it
rpraterxj
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- Lake Forest, CA
I believe they are wider too, but I may be wrong.
WaXJ_Skier
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- Bellevue, Wa
WheelinJR said:
I'd rather have something I don't have to worry about breaking.
WheelinJR
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- Portland, Oregon
You don't really have anything to worry about now.
KarlVP
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- Hardcoreville, WA
For that kind of money you could set yourself up with a spider 9 front end.
MSLD
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- Onatario, Canada
jk front axles are 61.9" wide... I had to kill an hour at the dealership yesterday.
