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mpirtle81 · 08-02-2010, 04:29 PM

got a 79 dana 44 f250 front axle that im getting ready to swap in a yj and was wondering will leaf springs give enough to sit on the factory spring perches on the dana 44 axle its like 0.75 off on each side or do i need to move them out im keeping the axle full width

daryl · 08-02-2010, 04:57 PM

Yes, you need to outboard the front springs.

jus10keith · 08-02-2010, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by daryl

Yes, you need to outboard the front springs.

Not Really. I have a 78 HP44 under my 89YJ and did not have to move anything. Just losen the front shakles and sit the springs down on the perches. They will have a slight outward look to them, but will work fine. Only is 1/2" wider than Jeep spring width anyway. Mine is not that noticeable, but I know it is like that.

FF3PM · 08-02-2010, 08:49 PM

I agree, just use a pry bar and shove the springs over a little. You only need to outboard on the 1980+ axles.

daryl · 08-03-2010, 10:39 AM

Well shit, learn something new every day. I figured they spaced as far apart as the later axles too.

08-02-2010, 04:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
mpirtle81 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 106898 Posts: 43	f250 axle spring perches got a 79 dana 44 f250 front axle that im getting ready to swap in a yj and was wondering will leaf springs give enough to sit on the factory spring perches on the dana 44 axle its like 0.75 off on each side or do i need to move them out im keeping the axle full width Last edited by mpirtle81; 08-02-2010 at 04:35 PM.

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FF3PM Rock God Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 46229 Posts: 1,037	I agree, just use a pry bar and shove the springs over a little. You only need to outboard on the 1980+ axles. __________________ A stupid man's report of what a clever man says is never accurate because he unconsciously translates what he hears into something he can understand.

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08-02-2010, 04:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
daryl Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 128286 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 261	Yes, you need to outboard the front springs.

08-03-2010, 10:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
daryl Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 128286 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 261	Well shit, learn something new every day. I figured they spaced as far apart as the later axles too.