JEEPER1 Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 hi is there a d44 front swap out axle that will work with the stock np231 T-case? meaning if there is what vehicle will i find one in? thanks eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incommando Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Someone with more info will chime in but IIRC... TJ Rubicon front is the only near direct swap but really isn't a true D44 to purists.... Most use HP D44's from Fords but they are wider and present mounting problems to keep the coils straight. The lug patterns are different too. Wagoneer fronts are also used but are low pinion and have a different lug pattern as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 yes lots of drivers side drop D44s, but thats not the questions you should be asking......the 231 has very little to do with what front axle you choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakal Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 i have a chevy 44 in mine. lots of effort to make it work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEEPER1 Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 ok let me re-phrase, i want to put a front axle in my MJ that has locking hubs , is close to the factory width, and will line up properly with my transfer case, does this axle exist, in any form? whether its a d44 or any other comprable axle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 That would probably be the waggy LP 44 but you will have to convert it to coil suspension. The kits kinda spendy but you can put locking hubs on your D30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEEPER1 Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 yea i just can't see spending that kinda cash. what doe LP stand for ? sorry for my lack of knowlege. thanks eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewfieMJ Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 LP=low pinion HP=high pinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btm24 Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Or if you went with the waggy 44 you could convert your mj to leafs up front Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I found an older TJ Dynatrac HP 44 by watching CL in all the nearby major cities, a bolt in affair. Here's a couple of links that will help get the wheels turning on your available options. http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Dana44.htm http://77cj.littlekeylime.com/web_rs44.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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