: D44 TJ Compatible??


JeepSpeak
05-03-2003, 08:59 AM
Will Dana 44's pulled from a 78' Wagoneerwith 401/ turbo400/ quadratrac and passenger side offset front and rear fit a 02' TJ???

Old Scout
05-03-2003, 09:23 AM
Anything can be made to fit. The waggy has leaf spring and your TJ coil, so there is going to be some fabbing to do. What is the WMS to WMS on a TJ? The waggy is around 61"

JeepSpeak
05-03-2003, 09:27 AM
Not sure of the WMS on the TJ. I want to say it's 59", but not realy sure.

Old Scout
05-03-2003, 09:29 AM
Doesn't you tj and a centered rear output and a drivers drop front?

JeepSpeak
05-03-2003, 09:53 AM
OKay, now that was a "Fly by Qustion" for me..... No idea..

Old Scout
05-03-2003, 10:03 AM
Ohh man.

The Rear:
Your transfer case output is in the center of your frame.
The waggy rear diff is offset to the pass side ~ 6-8"
If you install the waggy diff you will have a compound angle in you drive shaft! ( not good)


The front:
Your TJ has a the transfer case output on the drivers side and the waggy diff is on the pass side. You will have a severe compound angle if you could even get it hooked up. The engines oil pan in the way!


Dude It seems that this swap is WAY over your head, just drop 7K on bolt on custom D44s or buy a Rubicon

44Runner
05-03-2003, 10:43 AM
Originally posted by Old Scout
Ohh man.

The Rear:
Your transfer case output is in the center of your frame.
The waggy rear diff is offset to the pass side ~ 6-8"
If you install the waggy diff you will have a compound angle in you drive shaft! ( not good)


The front:
Your TJ has a the transfer case output on the drivers side and the waggy diff is on the pass side. You will have a severe compound angle if you could even get it hooked up. The engines oil pan in the way!


Dude It seems that this swap is WAY over your head, just drop 7K on bolt on custom D44s or buy a Rubicon

Couldn't agree with the old man more.

If you want 44s, you need to find a waggy from 80-on because those have a centered rear and drivers side front. You will still need to fab, or purchase link mounts to weld on the axle to bolt the axle in...

JeepSpeak
05-03-2003, 03:59 PM
Okay, now I am with you guys. Learning day by day!! Thanks for the help!