Blue88Comanche Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 what jeeps came with a front Dana 44 that is useable on our Comanche's.. I have seen D44s on the front of MJs and XJs but don't know if that was ever a stock option.. I want to know what to look for when i am at the junkyard. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbrand Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 It wasn't a stock option. The full-size Wagoneers came with them, I believe, but they're 6-bolt, so you'd have to find a 44 rear out of an Isuzu Rodeo/Honda Passport to match. I have no idea about fab requirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 how good are you at fabrication? how much of a project do you want? and how big of a tire are you planning to run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue88Comanche Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 how good are you at fabrication? how much of a project do you want? and how big of a tire are you planning to run? fabrication pretty much just starting out... don't even have a angle grinder, yet... I just have basic hand tools, electric drill, and pneumatic impact wrench... and a paint gun :D if i where to get something welded there is a machine shop in town that i have done used in the past, and they are Comanche lovers too! small project, maybe something that will take 1-3 weekends the rear D44 i snagged off an XJ i know the perches need to be moved and was going to get that machine shop to do it for me and as far as tires go currently running 225/75R15 , but plan to eventually get some 31s or 32s I thought i saw on here that the front Dana 44 from a wrangler would work but don't know what years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjrev10 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Front Dana 44 bolt into a MJ..... A Jeep TJ Rubicon Dana 44 is a direct swap. Good luck finding a Rubi in a junkyard tho :thumbsup: They use Dana 30 hubs, brakes, and knuckles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 you don't need a dana 44 front. just a better gear ratio to accommodate the bigger tires would be nice. the Dana 30 is a plenty strong axle if you upgrade the shafts/u-joints to the late model XJ/TJ parts. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Reson46 has been doing a real nice job explaining how he is building a 44 for the front of his "wifesMJ". Check it out!!! viewtopic.php?f=7&t=8989&start=315 Yes, the TJ Rubicon (03-06) front 44 will bolt into the MJ. Although as mentioned above, the D30 should suit you just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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