Rear XJ Dana 44 swap to MJ

[martiw2]

Hi

I have 1987 XJ donor with Dana 44 towing package, I want to know if I can swap it in my 1989 MJ with out problems

 

William

[juan]

yes you can, only thing you need to do is remove the spring perches from the top of the axel and reweld them to the bottom to fit the mj - also make sure the gears match your front end.

[ryno56]

yes you can, only thing you need to do is remove the spring perches from the top of the axel and reweld them to the bottom to fit the mj - also make sure the gears match your front end.

the spring perches are also spaced narrower (34" I think) so make sure you don't go with the spacing they are at from the xj. Specs for gear ratios are easy to Google if you're not sure which it has.

[Pete M]

I believe MJ perches are 42 inches on center.

[ryno56]

I believe MJ perches are 42 inches on center.

Right, that's more likely. 34" would be awfully narrow :doh: I knew there was a 4 in there though.

[mkbruin]

Don't forget the driveshaft length issues.