Hi,
Want to change the rear in my 2000 TJ from a Dana 35C with 3.73 to a Dana 44 with 3.73 and trac-loc. The Dana 44 going in is from a 2002 TJ. Is this a one-for-one r/r or are there other items that need to be swapped (drive shaft, control arms, shocks, other? ). Would like to be able to start this change know that I have everything needed to finish.
Thanks, MJ
It's a direct bolt-in, nothing changes. Trackbar, anti-swaybar, shocks, etc. all bolt to the D44 without mods. Since your TJ is likely lifted, that the longer-nosed Dana 44 normally would need a slightly shorter driveshaft is negated. If your TJ is lifted, the slightly longer driveshaft of the Dana 35c equipped TJ will be perfect for the new Dana 44.
Jerry
Might I add if your TJ has ABS, you will have to disable it as ABS was not available on a factory Dana 44.
Can't imagine why you would think THAT, Bill... :-)
On 22 Nov 2003 08:28 AM, Jerry Bransford posted the following:
Hey Jerry, how high does the lift need to be before this applies? I may be going to a Tera 2T or OME lift in the next couple years and would like to have a 44 built at the same time (since I will want to regear anyway).
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Well, I guess it'd be a bit of a right-triangle problem but a couple inches of lift will pretty much offset the slightly longer D35c driveshaft length. Afterall, the driveshaft length isn't super-critical anyway due to the slip joint. :)
Jerry
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