HOrnbrod Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Well, ran into a snag. Turns out one of the axles is bent. :fs1: Not bad, but bent. Anyone have a good spare drivers side XJ/MJ D44 axle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Whats a new shaft run? Rob L. :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted February 9, 2011 Author Share Posted February 9, 2011 $200-$250 + shipping. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepdoggydogB Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 $200-$250 + shipping. :( Welcome to my D44 world Don, after all the leaking axle seals I found out one of my axles was bent. instead of the 250 shipped I just went ahead and picked up the Chromoly axle kit for about $400 shipped. viewtopic.php?f=2&t=22789&hilit=alloy At this point with the HP of a stroker, and knowledge that stock engines are bending D44 stock axles the alloy usa axle kit at $340 might not be a bad investment. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ALY-12135/ :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted February 9, 2011 Author Share Posted February 9, 2011 I looked at that kit Joe but the application states for the 1997 and up Dana 44? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepdoggydogB Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I looked at that kit Joe but the application states for the 1997 and up Dana 44? Don, That's odd, its been installed on my 1991 since April of 2010 which came stock with the Dana 44. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabeMJ Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 $200-$250 + shipping. :( Welcome to my D44 world Don, after all the leaking axle seals I found out one of my axles was bent. instead of the 250 shipped I just went ahead and picked up the Chromoly axle kit for about $400 shipped. viewtopic.php?f=2&t=22789&hilit=alloy At this point with the HP of a stroker, and knowledge that stock engines are bending D44 stock axles the alloy usa axle kit at $340 might not be a bad investment. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ALY-12135/ :cheers: in deed I would go for a chromo kit for 2 reason 1- no more bend axles 2- life waranty (just in case you wheel that 44 real hard ) and as far as a locker goes in the back I love my detroit in my YJ especialy in the winter time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted February 9, 2011 Author Share Posted February 9, 2011 I'm not asking the value of the chromo axles, I already know that. What I'm trying to so is find out if the 12135 Alloy USA axle kit will work in the older D44. It's listed for the 97-06 Jeep TJ applications. I called Alloy USA tech support to ask. This guy was not the most knowledgeable person I've ever talked to, but he did furnish the axle lengths for the kit (29-1/4" Left; 29-3/4" Right) and they have the 30 spline count which is correct for my 89 D44. So, the question is before I spring for the kit, any reason it will not work for me? Anyone use this kit besides Joe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Anyone use this kit besides Joe? might want to start a new thread for that one. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyc Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I'm pretty sure it'll fit, Don. I have the Alloy USA 33-spline Dana 44 shafts (part #12136) and they are listed for the 97-06 TJ as well. This place has just the driver's side shaft for $143. http://thejeephut.com/alloy-usa-precisi ... 27495.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motion Offroad Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 So, the question is before I spring for the kit, any reason it will not work for me? Anyone use this kit besides Joe? Will 100% fit without issues. We sell these to XJ/MJ guys all the time. Just installed a set in a MJ D44 a few months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted February 9, 2011 Author Share Posted February 9, 2011 Thanks Johnny and Motion. Dayem, you would think Alloy USA tech support would know that. :nuts: Idjuts....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motion Offroad Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Thanks Johnny and Motion. Dayem, you would think Alloy USA tech support would know that. :nuts: Idjuts....... That's what happens when a large company buys them out (Omix). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 That's what happens when a large company buys them out (Omix). Really poor business practice. If they advertised it would fit the older XJs/MJs as well they would probably double their sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnjim Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Thanks Johnny and Motion. Dayem, you would think Alloy USA tech support would know that. :nuts: Idjuts....... That's what happens when a large company buys them out (Omix). Took the words right out of my mouth. The founder of Alloy USA (Ron) went here: http://www.tenfactory.com/ I bought my Alloy USA shafts because of his help & posts on JU & Pirate. He was always there for tech, and even the tough questions when Alloy USA ran into problems. Then 10 Factory warranted the old Alloy USA shafts after the change. If I was going to get new shafts, Ten Factory would be my first choice (tho I honestly don't know if they carry this TJ/XJ 44 shaft). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 Yep, they do. The kit is in their catalog: MG22135 - Dana44 - 87-06 - TJ/TJ/XJ - 30 Spline Notice the application year span. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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