jeepers Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 ok its a known fact you favor what you run. but if you had to swap up what would you run, ill go first . my 35 dana went south faaaast after sitn in the swamp fo a year(before i got the truck) so i found a metric ton amc 20 package dressed it well. you know disk brakes, mossier one peice axles,a detroit locker,yukon 4.10 gears and some redline 75w140 lube. how about yall fellas................ :popcorn:
87Warrior Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 Rear: MJ D44 4.10s Auburn LSD ZJ Disk Brakes Front: Rubi D44 w/ locker 4.10s Vanco Brakes This is the set up my truck will be running once on the road.
jeepers Posted March 30, 2011 Author Posted March 30, 2011 wow i heard of them and seen one once but when i needed one...no where to be found :bowdown:
mvusse Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 I run a XJ 29 spline 8.25" with ZJ disc brakes in the rear, but wouldn't mind a D44. Run a disconnect 30 with disco delete and 5-760x joints in the front, but have gone past it's limits a few times. What scares me most about it, though, is the unit bearings. I already lost a wheel on the freeway once, and am replacing 2 or 3 a year. Hope to upgrade to high pinion D44 front axle made from a mixture of Ford, Chevy and Jeep parts WITHOUT unit bearings.
87Warrior Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 wow i heard of them and seen one once but when i needed one...no where to be found :bowdown: I found my MJ D44 by searching "commanche" on craigslist :yes: Axle and drive shaft delivered to me for less than $200.
xjrev10 Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 prorock 44 with dana 60 guts! like the Ultimate Adventure CJ-17 axle! about 7k to build one
dave92cherokee Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 Fav would be 2.5 rockwell's, after that it would be a 60/shaved 14B combo.
Sir Sam Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 Front JK Dana 44 narrowed to XJ width with 5x4.5 bolt pattern(with the factory 4.10s and E locker) Rear ford 8.8 w 4.10s and discs I'm considering changing my mind on the 8.8 because there are starting to be cheaper JK rear 44's out there, and if I could snag one with 4.10s that was complete(either a rubi which has the E locker) or add a locker to the non rubi 44, it would make a decent axle.
cody4359 Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 I'm getting a 29 spline 8.25 ready for my mj. i put zj disk brakes on it, going to either get an arb or powertrax no-slip, and maybe yukon axleshafts that are supose to be 15-20% stronger. for the 33's ill be running it will be fine
jeepers Posted March 31, 2011 Author Posted March 31, 2011 nice . keepum comming .. the 44 front sounds good to me .
btm24 Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 waggy dana 44 front and rear 8.8. Both all nice and built up for any thing and every thing running 4:56 gearing Brandon
Sir Sam Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 I'm getting a 29 spline 8.25 ready for my mj. i put zj disk brakes on it, going to either get an arb or powertrax no-slip, and maybe yukon axleshafts that are supose to be 15-20% stronger. for the 33's ill be running it will be fine Yup, even stock the 29 spline 8.25 has nearly as strong axle shafts at the Dana 44, and it has thicker tubes which decrease the likelihood of flexing and snapping the axle shaft(like what happens on the Dana 35)
cody4359 Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 yup i like the 29 spline due to relatively cheap yet strong enough for what ill be putting it thru. i have 2 and paid $100 for each. the draw back is lack of aftermarket support. only axle shafts i found were the yukons, and traction was limited to lock right, no-slip, aussie, and arb.
alleydog Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 I like my 1/2 ton ford dana 60 in the rear. I built a hp 30 with 79 f150 hubs and rotorsfor the front, but wish I would have used a complete 44 instead, as I still have the small tubes and ring gear now.
whowey Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 Something that is working and not causing problems....
Sir Sam Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 yup i like the 29 spline due to relatively cheap yet strong enough for what ill be putting it thru. i have 2 and paid $100 for each. the draw back is lack of aftermarket support. only axle shafts i found were the yukons, and traction was limited to lock right, no-slip, aussie, and arb. Detroit true-trac :smart:
Comanche County Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 77.5'-79' F250 or F350 front HP44 and rear D60.
Pete M Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 ford 44 front, 9" rear with the HI-9 center section and disks. CTMs, 4.88s, and selectable lockers (posi/locked front, open/locked rear)
kro10000 Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 Agreed, ford 9 inch in the rear, and I really like that ford 8 inch front axle that currie built for their MJ.
ride172 Posted April 1, 2011 Posted April 1, 2011 I like my MJ AMC20 rear. My love for the axle has nothing to due with it's strength. I like it because it came underneath the first year MJ's. I like it because there aren't alot of them around and the new grade 8's on the perfect circle diff cover look sweet... I wish I had a front 44 with an electric locker..
Sir Sam Posted April 1, 2011 Posted April 1, 2011 I wish I had a front 44 with an electric locker.. I picked mine up in loveland a few years back for a song, they pop up on craigslist around the country, but chances are you would need to travel to get one.
jeepers Posted April 2, 2011 Author Posted April 2, 2011 my amc 20 came dissasembled,in amc crates. gave a pretty dime for it . but hey i got all the goodies at one time . took me a day or so to set up and get it in ,but no worries.that was 3 years ago ,still rolling along :cheers:
ComancheKid45 Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 Rear Dana 44s......there just something about seeing a D44 in the rear of a vehicle that makes me smile :D
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