lapisxj
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Huntsville, AL
I wanted to start a build thread for the XJ d44 rear that will go in our 96 XJ. I found this axle in a junkyard 87-89 XJ a number of years ago for a steal of $100. I've been hanging onto it since then for the time that we were able to afford the buildup. The original plan was for an Eaton E-locker (since it was driven on the street a good bit), gears, rebuild, disc brakes, blast and paint and new diff cover. The plan has changed slightly due to the cost of the locker and the fact that this vehicle gets less street time due to its poor road manners. I locked the front end back this past summer and the few rides I've taken it on since have shown me that I'm about to the limits of what it will do with no rear locker to compliment the front so it is about time to get to it.
I had thought of locking the 8.25 that is currently in our xj as I have a second 8.25 for spares but it seems like I can go farther with the 44 both financially and physically.
The current plan is the following...
-Lockright
-New 4.56 or 4.88 gears (still undecided for 33's)
-Diff rebuild kit
-New axle wheel bearings
-Rock crusher diff guard (to match the front)
-Rebuild the brakes
Other possibilities include disc brakes, axle truss, raise the shock mounts.
Last night I got a buddy to help pull it out of the shed and then I got started tearing it down. Picts to follow.
I had thought of locking the 8.25 that is currently in our xj as I have a second 8.25 for spares but it seems like I can go farther with the 44 both financially and physically.
The current plan is the following...
-Lockright
-New 4.56 or 4.88 gears (still undecided for 33's)
-Diff rebuild kit
-New axle wheel bearings
-Rock crusher diff guard (to match the front)
-Rebuild the brakes
Other possibilities include disc brakes, axle truss, raise the shock mounts.
Last night I got a buddy to help pull it out of the shed and then I got started tearing it down. Picts to follow.
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