D44 stock on?

[Blue88Comanche]

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

[tbrand]

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.

[Pete M]

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?

[Blue88Comanche]

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

[xjrev10]

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.

[Pete M]

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:

[87Warrior]

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.