Ibby Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I have a leaky drum brake on a D35 in my 91 Comanche, and I also have a D44 with recently redone brakes just sitting in the shed. I'd like to swap in the D44 this weekend but I want to make sure I have all the necessary parts. I'll be picking up new u bolts and brake fluid today, is there anything else I'll be needing? I'm pretty horrible for forgetting small parts during jobs like this, and the closest parts store is a couple miles away. Sucks to walk to. I am aware of the 1 inch difference between the axles. I can shorten the driveshaft myself if it's required, but I've measured it out and it looks like I shouldn't need to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 D44 from what vehicle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 if it isnt comanche specific you need to re-weld the leaf spring perches and shock mounts other than that everything is plug and play pull the axle out, put the axle in, bolt er down and bleed the brakes and hook up the e-brake cables **EDITS** ohh yea, the D44 u bolts are bigger than the D35, i got mine made up but they made them for a D35, u can make it work, its just hard work :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibby Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 Yup the spring shop knew what size ubolts to make up. I forgot to mention it's a D44 out of another Comanche I'm using for parts. Looks like it'll be a straight up swap. Thanks for the tips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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