Dana 44 from 87 Wagoneer

[jeepin916]

has any one put one of these under a jeep? does it stick out too far? what about hubs are there hubs on this axle? need help bad. i found a really good deal and i want to put a 44 under the front of my jeep but dont know where to start on this. im just buying the housing with nothing elsebut the gears.... all info can help thanks. :?

 

[erhild]

Is the punkin on the correct side???




And, yes, I said "punkin"... Habit... It's the nickname I have for my wife who is off doing her Air Force duty in Oman atm...

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

Width will be close to stock, it may or may not have locking hubs, it may have a vacuum disconnect like YJ's. Lug pattern will be 6 lug, so it won't match the rear. Diff could be on either side.

 

[jeepin916]

well the diff is on the driver side so its good, i dont think this was a vaccum disconnect axle there is no vaccume unit on it but is it possible to make it a fully locked hub like on my TJ?and also can i get axles with a 5 lug set up for that dana to fit my jeep?

 

[jeepinstien]

The 44 is about 3/4" longer than a 30. Take the auto locking hubs off and install new manual hubs. You might have to shorten your drag link to the pitman arm depending on your lift. If it has a vacuum unit on it, plan on replacing it. They don't last long. You can send a used set of axels out to moser engineering to get redrilled for a five lug. I just finished installing mine. If you have anymore question let me know.

 

[jeepin916]

Generalissimo Tim

ok cool thanks alot