Dana 44 off centered differential question

littleblackxj · Feb 26, 2009

I bought a dana 44 axle from a 1977 jeep cherokee wagoneer. I got it home and realized that the differential sits about 4" to the right, so I don't know if that's ok to run in my jeep. I have a '93 jeep cherokee btw.

CommandoXJ96 · Feb 26, 2009

i believe they offset the diff to clear the gas tank and driveshaft that year.... I think the non-offset rears are more desirable for drivetrain angle reasons, but maybe some guys are running them without problems on their lifted rigs.

RCP Phx · Feb 26, 2009

If it is a trail rig only youd probably be ok.XJ's usually have enough driveline issues w/o throwing compound angles in there!

logdog · Feb 26, 2009

I just helped a friend put one of those in an MJ. It works fine, but his rear driveshaft is longer which decreases the angle a bit.

littleblackxj · Feb 26, 2009

O ok, thanks guys. The bolt pattern on this axle is 6" x6 lug so I doubt I am going to keep it, unless I can find a matching front axle.

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