D44 differences

[ejndssn]

are all d44 created equal other than the 6 bolt vs 5 bolt between the fullsize wagoneer and the XJ/MJ. saw one at the JY and looked good the notice the 6bolt pattern :dunno: . looking for a d44 and want to keep it simple.

thanks

[Motion Offroad]

The width will vary among years/manufactures. If you don't get something close to the stock WMS of your MJ you'll have to either run spacers, or cut down the tubes etc.

 

Your best bet is to try to find an XJ D44. They are getting harder to come by and the price on them seems to keep going higher. But it will have the same WMS that you need and the only thing your going to have to do is re-weld on new spring perches.

 

You can also find D44's in Amigo's as well as older IH Scouts. The Scouts are the wrong bolt pattern and will require a set of spacers to get the WMS the same as the front D30. I don't know much about the Amigo D44's....

[Eagle]

The Amigos are also a 6-bolt lug pattern. And I believe the width is different, but I don't recall if it's narrower or wider.

[jeepman09]

when looking for a d44 off an xj how can you identify it as a d44 i am headed to the wreckers early tomarrow and am wondering!!

[maddzz1]

You can tell by the shape of the diff/cover.

 

 

http://coloradok5.com/axleguide.shtml

[summerinmaine]

I've also seen listings for 19 spline vs. 27 spline vs. 30 spline D44s.

[DirtyComanche]

The 19 spline is old junk, think CJs and earlier... And I'd think similar things about 27.

[summerinmaine]

The 19 spline is old junk, think CJs and earlier... And I'd think similar things about 27.

 

Agreed, so the OP should stay away from those. All XJ/MJ D44s are 30 spline IIRC, but once you branch out (e.g. six lug) all D44s are not created equal.

[DirtyComanche]

True, but it is a fixable problem... Yukon will do chromos for about $250/set, so some 30 spliners of those and a locker of your choice... Problem solved and one better.

 

I'd watch the housings too. The XJ/MJ ones are good, but some of the other stuff uses thin/small tubes. They need a truss, which is more work.