Is this a good deal?

[1990 Pioneer 4x4]

Is this a good deal and what should I be looking for when buying a used axle? :hmm:

 

dana 44 rear end out of a commanche it is currently spring under but can be changed it has the stock 354 gears I'm asking 300obo

 

The gears, housing, and axle shafts look good. You will need to replace the outer axle bearings, and brake pads. And its missing both brake drums.

 

I can do $200 if you pick up...

 

My brother can throw in some disc brake brackets for the full $250. You would still need to source some earlier model calipers and rotors.

[M1A1TankerTom]

I bought an MJ dana 44 complete for $100 bucks

[Automan2164]

$200 is a very fair price.

 

Rob L.

[HOrnbrod]

:agree: Just bought a 3.54 Trac-Loc one this week (local pickup) for $225, but it was a Trak-loc pulled from an 89 MJ and it came with a new Trac-Loc carrier to regear higher (4.09), which is what I'm doing.

 

what should I be looking for when buying a used axle? :hmm:

 

I would like to know the mileage if possible on the axle, what vehicle it came from, and it's history. If the axels are bent/toast, etc. more $$ to repair.

[mnkyboy]

Seems about average,they seem to go from $100-$400. So your about middle of the road.

[1990 Pioneer 4x4]

So, throw in a 6+ hour, round-trip commute over the Cascades (Yakima) and the deal doesn't seem so sweet…

[jimoshel]

The last D44 I got was $90. No drums but otherwise complete. 4;11.

[varanus]

not trying to hyjack here but wasnt the stock ratio for the d44 in manches 3.07? i don't have a jack or stand here to lift the truck up and spin the tires to check... if it matters mine is an 89 with the d44

[JeepcoMJ]

I sold one recently for $350 w/o drums, but with brand new limited slip and wheel bearings, and seals all around.

 

 

the guy who bought it was happier than a pig in sh*t.

[91coMANche]

If anyone has another let me know! I keep going back and forth on the 44 idea!