creekscout Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 What are the easiest and most reliable way to identify a Dana 44. I thought I found one the other day in a 1990 cherokee because I could see it had the very wide brake shoes on it, but some seem to believe that xj only had them from 87-89. I could not get under to look at the housing because it was sitting on the ground with no wheels. I am able to get it for 50$ but I want to be sure it is a 44. Also I found a mj that I assume is a 86 because it had a 2.8 emblem on it and this also had the wide brakes, could this possibly have been a 44. Thanks for any help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOMJ87 Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Look here at the diff and you can see easily. Thats the best way to tell. http://www.randysringandpinion.com/DiffList.aspx?SearchMode=Make&MakeID=7&MakeName=Jeep+%2f+AMC&ModelID=393&ModelName=XJ&Side=Rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenosha Warrior Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 What are the easiest and most reliable way to identify a Dana 44. I thought I found one the other day in a 1990 cherokee because I could see it had the very wide brake shoes on it, but some seem to believe that xj only had them from 87-89. I could not get under to look at the housing because it was sitting on the ground with no wheels. I am able to get it for 50$ but I want to be sure it is a 44. Also I found a mj that I assume is a 86 because it had a 2.8 emblem on it and this also had the wide brakes, could this possibly have been a 44. Thanks for any help '86 will have Metric Ton badging, and it will be the AMC-20 rear end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 No metric ton badging on my 86 metric ton. I got gypped! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 This is a D44 axle: Image Not Found This is a D35 "C" clip cover: Image Not Found This is a D35 NON "C" clip axle: Image Not Found Image Not Found CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 ive never heard of an 89 or 90 XJ having a D44 i thought it was a 87-88 option... the one i pulled is an 87, the one my brother got is an 88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Could have been swapped. :hmm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 None were factory. Swaps happen. Since they bolt right in. Some junkyards don't even know the difference - and will even sell a D44 off to a mechanic that will go "Hmm? Ohwell, it bolts in." But, I've never found one that had been swapped. I've seen very few originals too. Oh, another thing, are you sure on the year of the XJ? Yards f' that up too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Good point Dirty!! I was just thinking that!!! :cheers: Oh, another thing, are you sure on the year of the XJ? Yards f' that up too. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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