FSJ D44s in a TJ?

They should be a six bolt pattern. You will need to either swap both axles, or find a way to convert that rear to a 5 on 4.5 so you don't have mis-matched rims. From memory width is a little wider on the D44's. I think you will be best to swap both axles.

This would mean drums on the front of the TJ, if I read the original poster right, as stating that both D44s have new drum brakes. I don't know how that would work, or how many parts he would have to buy, to make the six bolt hubs fit his disk brakes. I am sure that drums big enough to stop an

81 Cherokee would be adequate for a TJ, but there are potential legal issues if you ever get into an accident. I am not entirely against the swap, but there are things to think about. A good machine shop could probably make the rear axles take 5 on 4.5 rims, but it would be a good idea to ask first, to determine the price.

Earle

I prefer to think of the aluminum-bodied chain-driven NP-231 as a "fusible link" that is protecting the rest of my drive train from serious damage. But as I said, there are lots of things to think about, before picking up wrenches.

Earle

That is right, the pumkin is on the wrong side. Tell ya what Eric, how about I pick those axles up from you, and I won't even charge you a service fee :) Actually those are the exact axles I am looking for, if you are interested in selling and either live close enough or shipping reasonable I may be interested in them.

I only plan on using the rear anyway, and yes it's a 6-bolt pattern. The rear is in great shape (just about new everything -- bearings, shoes, rotors, brake lines, repainted, etc.). I measured from drum to drum last night and it seems to be the same width as my D35.

I need to pull the cover and make sure everything works OK. And the rotors need to be turned -- they were outside and got a bit of rust on the inside.

Tried to email you but you don't have your email address listed...

I'm in San Antonio, TX, and for the right price I'd be willing to sell/ship.