d44 Question for SOA

[tazjeeper]

I thought it was on this site but can not find now. please help.

I saw a site that has a bracket for $150.00 that looked realy good to swap the axels from top to bottom of the springs.

Does anyone know where that is?

[redneck23ms]

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/cat ... p-201.html

[BLHTAZ]

http://motionoffroad.com/catalog/index. ... ucts_id=65

[JeepcoMJ]

don't bother...buy some perches and have them welded on at the proper angle. it's cheaper, and better.

[camjeep3]

:agree:

[offroader461]

don't bother...buy some perches and have them welded on at the proper angle. it's cheaper, and better.

 

Its what i did...cost me $9 bucks for some HD perches...my SUA perches are still there too if i ever decide to go back

[BLHTAZ]

I did the welded perches with these... http://www.rubiconexpress.com/Products. ... ECEB366106

[tazjeeper]

don't bother...buy some perches and have them welded on at the proper angle. it's cheaper, and better.

 

Its what i did...cost me $9 bucks for some HD perches...my SUA perches are still there too if i ever decide to go back

 

Ok but where did you get the perches and not just that I was thinking of the shocks. Do I have to mount a braket for them as well?

I do not weld and that was one of the reasons why I think I would just get the bolt on kit and well it would be alot eazer to find someone and paythem to do it.

[tazjeeper]

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/d44-rear-axle-simple-swap-kit-p-201.html

 

Thanks did u use this kit or it is just something you found?

[tazjeeper]

http://motionoffroad.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=65

 

Thanks that was the one I saw. looks like a great kit. I pmed you some questions.

[BLHTAZ]

While I do agree that the welding is the way to do it...the bolt on kit is tested and proven as a good alternative for those that don't have access to welding.

[HKB3]

$150...thats outrageous! :eek:

 

You can buy a pair of these for less then $15 if you don`t have access to a welder look up a fabrication or 4x4 shop they should not charge any more the $50-$75 to weld up

[JeepcoMJ]

While I do agree that the welding is the way to do it...the bolt on kit is tested and proven as a good alternative for those that don't have access to welding.

 

 

you couldn't pay me to trust the way that thing is mounted. period.

 

as far as mounts go, if you have an angle grinder with cutting wheel, you can alter your factory mounts to work with that setup.

 

a welder could weld everything up for cheap. i guarantee you wouldn't spend more than $100 on the whole deal, and you'd probably get someone local from the club here or another jeep club to weld it up for as little as a case of beer.

[Pete M]

I found a local welder in the yellow pages. I think it was $40 to have my bumpers and crossmember welded up.

[Darren]

http://www.tntcustoms.com/page.asp?pageid=156

 

they come in a few flavors $140

[tazjeeper]

Question from a welder that I have found that will do this. does the axels have to come out of the housing or can the housing stay togeather when he welds it?

[Darren]

you can leave the axles in the housing, but i'd drain all the oil and leave the cover off while you do it.

[tazjeeper]

Great we were woundering about the heat on the seals and internal part.

ok next question. got some spec's and have to dubble check but I have 3.55 in on d44 and 3.07 with a limitted slip in the other d44. what would be the best to use for 31's or 32's?

Keep in mind that this jeep is going to have 3 to 4.5" of lift and will be the DD. the reason I ask is because the jeep the d44 is goin on has 3.55's now. so if I go with the limitted slip and the 3.07's I will have to swap the fron as well.

Not that big of a deal as I am going to be taking her a part to do the lift anyway. just woundering about gear to tire ratio.

[mvusse]

3.55 definitely. No question about it.

[Eagle]

don't bother...buy some perches and have them welded on at the proper angle. it's cheaper, and better.

 

Its what i did...cost me $9 bucks for some HD perches...my SUA perches are still there too if i ever decide to go back

 

Ok but where did you get the perches and not just that I was thinking of the shocks. Do I have to mount a braket for them as well?

I do not weld and that was one of the reasons why I think I would just get the bolt on kit and well it would be alot eazer to find someone and paythem to do it.

THE best deal on spring perches is your friendly, local MOPAR dealer. They are in the Mopar Performance Catalog, part number P4120074. That part number is for a PAIR, and the cost is about $15. You'll pay upwards of $40 a pair enywhere else, and they won't be as good as these.

[tazjeeper]

3.55 definitely. No question about it.

 

Anyone elts have an idea.

 

 

thanks eagle I will order some tomorrow.

Do you know if the perches are the factory ones that would have the shock nut on them?

[BLHTAZ]

Out of your two choices...the 3.55 is the way to go, but if you are going to go with 33's, you will really want a little lower gear...my preference would be 4.10.

[mvusse]

:agree:

 

But 4.10 was not a given option.

[tazjeeper]

:agree:

 

But 4.10 was not a given option.

 

Yeah well thats it. and now that the wife is prego she says to me yesterday. I think you should leave the xj alone and build your truck so I can drive the xj. I will not be able to climb up into a jeep that is taller and biger tires. ( she is not quite 5 foot) :dunno: :doh: :doh:

So now after asking and geting all this info. emailing about front end parts deciding on the what d44 to use. I am outside yesterday with her day looking the 90 MJ over to see what all it needs to be put on the road.

jeeps I know know why they came with so many different parts from the factory. even a build in 2 months at home changes 5 times. :help:

[BLHTAZ]

 

But 4.10 was not a given option.

Really... :dunno: I didn't notice that... :nuts: ;)