Dana 44 replacement axle shafts

[Anthi4078]

Hey I’m looking for some replacement axle shafts for my D44 as I believe mine are bent. Rockauto says the wrangler until 06 used the same axle shafts. The internet seems to say otherwise. I’m just wondering if anyone has any experience using wrangler D44 axle shafts in a MJ/XJ axle?

[AMC_Alex]

RockAuto's cross-reference is closer to right than the forum lore suggests, at least for the shafts. The XJ/MJ rear D44 and the TJ rear D44 use the same 30-spline shafts, and the aftermarket lists them as the same fitment across XJ, MJ and 97-06 TJ.

Two things to watch when ordering:
- Left and right are different lengths, about a half inch apart (driver side around 29-1/4 in, passenger around 29-3/4 in on the specs I've seen). Order by side.
- Kits usually come with new bearings and seals. Worth taking while it's apart.

The "internet says no" part is mostly about the housings, not the shafts. The TJ has four-link bracketry, MJ/XJ are spring-under, but the shaft doesn't care about any of that.

And +1 on confirming the bend before buying. Dial indicator on the flange while it spins is the quick check. If you do fit a set, post up how it goes. This question comes up a lot and the threads never get the ending.

[ghetdjc320]

Revolution axle has the replacement shafts you need

[conenopka1]

Best deal is monkey grip on eBay Dana 44 30 spline for YJ TJ. $288 for the set.  The shafts are correct.  Most don’t list it for the MJ because the retainer plates are different. By the way they are really ten factory shafts  

[ghetdjc320]

https://revolutiongear.com/revolution-gear-fits-jeep-dana-44-87-up-mj-and-xj-97-06-tj-w-dana-44-r-rear-axle/

 

Both RH and LH available. Excellent quality axle shafts. Also have the drilled access hole for your backing plate nuts which is very handy

[Anthi4078]

I plan to go to the junkyard this weekend and see if I can find a wrangler to snatch them from. If not I’ll have to end up buying new   

[DesertRat1991]

+1  for Revolution. Not sure if they still offer the chromoly kits with pre-pressed bearing and studs but they were a good deal and were direct drop in replacements.

[ghetdjc320]

I’d imagine only a small group of club members know what Superior axles and gear was. But they were the leader in axle shafts, gears and install kits. Revolution axle is what’s left of their operations. Significantly higher quality than the plethora of copycat parts from the likes of Yukon, Ten Factory, Alloy USA, Motive, Dana SVL etc. They are as close as you’re going to get to genuine OE gears. Their axle shafts are up there with Moser and Dutchman. 

[AMC_Alex]

Used TJ shafts should work if they spin straight. Two things I'd watch: the retainer plates differ between TJ and MJ/XJ, so plan on reusing your MJ plates, and check them on the bench before you pay, since a yard shaft can be bent same as yours. If you go new, the Revolution ones ghetdjc320 linked come with the access hole for the backing plate nuts, which is worth the money. New bearings and seals while it's apart either way.