Dana44 for XJ

"Bertie Kemp" · 2005-04-04T23:39:48+00:00

Hello,I have a 2000 model XJ with a D35c rear axle (ratio 3.73). I plan to replace the axle with a D44 but there are limited options available here in South Africa (no real XJ D44s, no Scouts or Explorers, etc.). Older Jeeps are scarce but recent models of ZJs, KJs and TJs are more plentiful and should not be difficult to find parts for. Therefor I would like to base the D44 on TJ parts but have a few questions:1 - Is there a difference in width between the rear axle of an XJ and a TJ?(If I use TJ shafts in whatever D44 pumpkin and customised tubes I build, will that fit underneath my XJ? I have no room to go narrower.)2 - Can I build the axle using two right-hand shafts?(I see that the left-hand shaft of a TJ D44 (29-1/4) is slightly shorter than the right-hand shaft (29-11/16). (Why?) Or are these shafts treated to be stronger in their designed rotational direction? This could gain me 1/2 inch total width and I would only need to carry one spare shaft.)Comments will be appreciated.Bertie.

Apr 04, 2005 22 Replies

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L.W.( Ãill ) Hughes III 21 years ago

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Paul Keating 21 years ago

The 95+ Ford Explorer is the one you want. width is suiitable for a Jeep, same 5 on 4.5 lug pattern, and disk brakes.

The 95+ Explorer is also known as the Mercury Mountaineer, if you can find one of those.

Paul

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"Bertie Kemp" 21 years ago

Thanks for the link.

Bertie.

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