Mack4194 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Hello again guys. I'm looking for a dana 44 front axle to put in my comanche. Anybody know what vehicles should be on my list when I hit the junk yard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kro10000 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 The only dana 44 that would fit in the front of an MJ without EXTENSIVE modifications is a Rubi D44, which isnt really a D44, and you won't find one of those at a JY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990 Pioneer 4x4 Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Are you running huge tires, massive HP...? Why not just upgrade your axles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1tonMJ Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 I believe that is what he trying to do? :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kro10000 Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 I believe that is what he trying to do? :dunno: I'm sure he meant axle shafts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990 Pioneer 4x4 Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 I believe that is what he trying to do? :dunno: I'm sure he meant axle shafts :thumbsup: :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 I run aggressive 35" tires and a front locker on a D30. Abuse it more than I should without breakage so far. I did upgrade to shafts using the larger u joints, some Spicer 5-760x U joints (supposedly 40% stronger than the 5-297x) and got rid of the vacuum disconnect. In my opinion, a D44 would be overkill for a Comanche, although I would like to get rid of the unit bearings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack4194 Posted April 17, 2010 Author Share Posted April 17, 2010 Thanks for the input so far guys. What I'm trying to do is a quick easy upgrade rather than a lot of time and money upgrading my dana 30. Which from what i read will never truly be as strong as a dana 44 no matter what you do. Also my gearing in the front doesn't match the gearing in the rear. So to get my truck back to 4 wheel drive it'd be cheaper just to put a proper geared axle in there rather than pay for parts and labor. I've got a Dana 30 off a yj with the 4.56 gears in it. But that darn thing doesn't mount up because I can't weld on the control arm where it needs to be. I've got about 6 inches of lift with 35 inch tires. Don't mind sticking with a dana 30. Main problem is getting lucky and finding the right gears. Figured if I opened up to a dana 44 as well it would increase my odds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 why not just put the yj gear set in your MJ axle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kro10000 Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Hardly, the rubi 44 is your only factory axle that will bolt in, and these go for big $$$ and are rare... Around here youd be lucky to find a TJ at a picknpull, and definitely not a Rubi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEAD_NOT_FOLLOW Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 D44 out of a FSJ Waggy w/TNT truss system is going to be about the "easiest". Though it will change your front bolt pattern. As stated above the TJ Rubi D44 is just a D44 center w/D30 outers. Not worth the $$/time in my opinion. A JK D44 can be made to work rather easy as well; however hard to find and bring big $$$ (plus a lot wider track width). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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