earl*t Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Hi all, I just recieved the book entitled "High Performance Jeep Cherokee XJ Builders Guide". Pete M's rig is featured inside. Kudos Pete. Anyway, I'd like to know where the Dana 44 front came from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 78 f-150. if you don't intend on using the ford radius arms, look for 77 and earlier F-150s. :thumbsup: 78-79 had the radius arm wedges cast in, 77 and earlier are welded on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earl*t Posted October 9, 2009 Author Share Posted October 9, 2009 Thanks Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 or look into 3/4 ton fords of that era. they had a 44 front and a 60 rear. the fronts were under leaf springs so they should be easy to clean up for new brackets. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waggy Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 international scouts came with front and rear HP44's from what i have heard .. can someone confirm ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 close. scouts had low pinion 44s front and rear :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Moose Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 close. scouts had low pinion 44s front and rear :thumbsup: Plus too narrow and differential housing on the wrong side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earl*t Posted October 10, 2009 Author Share Posted October 10, 2009 Can the newer Rubicon Dana 44's be modified to fit our MJ's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Can the newer Rubicon Dana 44's be modified to fit our MJ's? Yeah but they have some known issues already in regards to the housings bending. My buddy's Rubi is in the shop getting BOTH of the housing swapped out right now ;) They are also the newer 5 x 5 bolt pattern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aemsee Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Can the newer Rubicon Dana 44's be modified to fit our MJ's? Yeah but they have some known issues already in regards to the housings bending. My buddy's Rubi is in the shop getting BOTH of the housing swapped out right now ;) They are also the newer 5 x 5 bolt pattern. I just saw in the mopar performance book that they are selling a JK front 44 modified to fit a TJ , with a 5 on 4.5.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Moose Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Can the newer Rubicon Dana 44's be modified to fit our MJ's? Yeah but they have some known issues already in regards to the housings bending. My buddy's Rubi is in the shop getting BOTH of the housing swapped out right now ;) They are also the newer 5 x 5 bolt pattern. I just saw in the mopar performance book that they are selling a JK front 44 modified to fit a TJ , with a 5 on 4.5.... Supposedly they can be modified for 5 on 5.5" also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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