dkenitz Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Sorry to post such a basic question...again! Could someone please confirm my axle type? I am about to order diff fluid (75w-140) and a lube locker gasket and want to make sure my eyes are not deceiving me. I've been staring at charts too long. I can take a better pic if necessary. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveevryjp1998 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Yes sir it is. You didn't even know it when you bought it, sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkenitz Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 Thanks guys!! What a nice surprise. I bought this truck essentially sight unseen...another wild CL story, lol. So that would mean it has the metric ton package? It certainly seemed to handle the firewood payload nicely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 No, not the MT package. It has the standard 3+1 springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkenitz Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 27 minutes ago, HOrnbrod said: No, not the MT package. It has the standard 3+1 springs. Ahh, thanks Don. Maybe something I'll consider in the future. Dustin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkenitz Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 Is the fluid capacity 2.0 quarts? I haven't found any info on this forum from searching but I keep coming across 4.0 pints (2.0 quarts) on other jeep forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Two quarts is correct. It looks like the cover has never been off, and the original tag is still there. Do you know the gear ratio? Be sure to verify it by counting the ring and pinion teeth when you pull the cover for future reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkenitz Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 I have no idea what ratio but will definitely do some counting when the cover comes off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRodder Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Very nice!! My friend went bought brake rebuild kits, gaskets, etc for a dana 35. Had it partway apart before he realized... it was a 44. I found it funny, since my D35-equipped truck was on the lift next to his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancho975 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 4 hours ago, HOrnbrod said: No, not the MT package. It has the standard 3+1 springs. I thought all the ones with the Dana 44 Rear had the MT package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incommando Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 The towing package could also come with the D44 some years. Maybe there was a stand-alone HD axle package as well?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87MJTIM Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 My 87 came with an "off road" package: D44, front skid plate, gas tank skid plate, heady duty alternator, HD cooling, but non-metric springs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yxmj Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 If you pull the cover before you start to count look for them number stamped into the edge of the gear (save some count'en) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveevryjp1998 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 I had pulled myself 6 mj rear 44's and not 1 had a metric ton pack. Every single 1 had a 3 and 1 pack. I have yet to see a factory metric ton leaf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancho975 Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 On 5/10/2018 at 5:07 AM, 87MJTIM said: My 87 came with an "off road" package: D44, front skid plate, gas tank skid plate, heady duty alternator, HD cooling, but non-metric springs Hmm, interesting. Mine has all that, guess I have that package too! Had no idea. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roblesland Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 I'm wondering if this looks like the metric ton. Its an 88 lwb 4.0 2wd. Not trying to hijack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Looks like it to me. It has what looks like a D44 and 4+1 MT springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Back in those days, you weren't so limited by "packages". You could mix and match a lot. I ordered at least 10 Comanches myself to be my demos at the dealership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeeppapa Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Question? In noticed the D44 cover in the picture has 10 bolts holes. Isn’t that a D60 cover. My D44 only has 9 bolt holes. I researched how to tellthe difference and from what I found that was the only way to tell the difference at first glance. I have found two D60s in the yards. One under a Cherokee and one under a Comanche. Sense a few people on this forum apparently need proof of funds like that here are the picsD60 under Cherokee 10 bolts D60 under Comanche 10 boltsD44 under my truck has 9 dolt holesThat’s what I understood when I did the research on it. I think it checks out correct. 88 Pioneer 4x4 auto LB D30/D44 88 Eliminator 4x2 5sp SB D35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeeppapa Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Question? In noticed the D44 cover in the picture has 10 bolts holes. Isn’t that a D60 cover. My D44 only has 9 bolt holes. I researched how to tellthe difference and from what I found that was the only way to tell the difference at first glance. I have found two D60s in the yards. One under a Cherokee and one under a Comanche. Sense a few people on this forum apparently need proof of funds like that here are the picsD60 under Cherokee 10 bolts D60 under Comanche 10 boltsD44 under my truck has 9 dolt holesThat’s what I understood when I did the research on it. I think it checks out correct. 88 Pioneer 4x4 auto LB D30/D44 88 Eliminator 4x2 5sp SB D35 Oh man I’m sorry but the differences noted are on the front D44 and D60. I don’t want to get any bad info out there. I’m still learning about stuff. And apparently my counting is off. 88 Pioneer 4x4 auto LB D30/D44 88 Eliminator 4x2 5sp SB D35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8valvehero Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 don't forget to check to see if it has a Trac Lok differential, as you will need to add friction modifier. That axle may not be original to the vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 7 hours ago, jeeppapa said: Oh man I’m sorry but the differences noted are on the front D44 and D60. I don’t want to get any bad info out there. I’m still learning about stuff. And apparently my counting is off. 88 Pioneer 4x4 auto LB D30/D44 88 Eliminator 4x2 5sp SB D35 *Sigh* A front D60 and a rear D60 cover is the same. There's a couple slightly different versions, but they're the same, they swap, whatever. Same number of bolts, same shape, etc. You posted pictures of two D44s. A front D44 also takes the same cover as a rear D44... Please learn to ID axles before you keep telling people you've seen something or other that would be a unicorn if it was true. There was no D60s in the MJ/XJ from the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 BTW, that XJ D44 is worth $$$ to somebody. Easy bolt in upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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