TJ rear D44 vrs XJ axle difference? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

zakt · 08-18-2012, 06:20 PM

Have a TJ dana 44 what needs to be done to fit this in a XJ (both are 1998)??

SkooledMedic · 08-18-2012, 06:45 PM

I'm assuming its set-up for disk brakes.

Unless you are linking the XJ as part of the swap, you need spring perches, and that should really be it.

Obviously you'll need to adapt the e-brake cables and brake lines, but that should be really simple and straightforward.

Basically:

cut the coil spring perches and control arm mounts off the TJ axle, weld on leaf spring perches bolt the axle in and adapt everything else.

TheSpecialistOkc · 08-18-2012, 11:33 PM

The XJ D44 has a thicker tube and less work.

ONEtonXJ · 08-19-2012, 09:20 AM

cut all the 4 link bracketry off and weld some leaf spring perches on....

or the other way around.... build a 4 link cross member for the XJ and keep the 4 link mounts on the axle... i would do that if it were mine

CZDiesel · 08-19-2012, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSpecialistOkc

The XJ D44 has a thicker tube and less work.

I have read this many times before but have never seen anybody put up any specs.... Is this just urban legend or what?

jlane99xj · 08-19-2012, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZDiesel

I have read this many times before but have never seen anybody put up any specs.... Is this just urban legend or what?

yeah, read the same-- said to have the same tubes (2-5/8") as in dana 35s with only 1/4" wall, but i've never put a caliper on one..

the 44 i put in my xj (from an old XJ) was dang tuff... beat on it regularly

08-18-2012, 06:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
zakt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Member # 52979 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 239	TJ rear D44 vrs XJ axle difference? Have a TJ dana 44 what needs to be done to fit this in a XJ (both are 1998)??

08-18-2012, 06:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
SkooledMedic PBB Official WTPOS Join Date: Oct 2010 Member # 170546 Location: Shitmond, Va Posts: 934	I'm assuming its set-up for disk brakes. Unless you are linking the XJ as part of the swap, you need spring perches, and that should really be it. Obviously you'll need to adapt the e-brake cables and brake lines, but that should be really simple and straightforward. Basically: cut the coil spring perches and control arm mounts off the TJ axle, weld on leaf spring perches bolt the axle in and adapt everything else. __________________ I am willing to take huge cock in the ass for an 8-ball

08-19-2012, 09:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
ONEtonXJ Rock God Join Date: Nov 2009 Member # 145633 Location: Grand Junction, Crawlorado Posts: 1,336	cut all the 4 link bracketry off and weld some leaf spring perches on.... or the other way around.... build a 4 link cross member for the XJ and keep the 4 link mounts on the axle... i would do that if it were mine __________________ "Tater2" - '91 2 door XJ. 4.0, AW4, 231/300 doubler, GM 60/70HD, 6.17s, ARB's & 4Ds

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08-18-2012, 11:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
TheSpecialistOkc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Member # 43215 Location: Layton, UT Posts: 118	The XJ D44 has a thicker tube and less work.