Dana 44's under an fj40 - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

powr-wagn · 04-23-2002, 10:31 PM

A good friend suggested I put dana 44's, from a 74 jeep wagoneer, under my fj40. Sounded like a good idea so I've started the project. Things are going pretty good so far. Are there any pros or cons out there that can help me with my project? Thanks, Phil.

The Jerk · 04-23-2002, 10:42 PM

big difference in strenghth in teh front end, didnt gain much in the rear other than pinion strength. also a bit wider too i think! jiMMy

ouibus · 04-23-2002, 10:55 PM

I am looking to put a waggy D44 front end in my Cruiser also. I like the fact that if I break on the trail, I won't have to deal with a birfield trail repair. After rebuilding my front axle twice, I really don't want to have to mess with it on the trail if it breaks. The width is also an added bonus. Also, I think that the waggy D44 has like 5 degress of caster, so you don't really need to cut and turn the axle. At least that is what I have heard. Maybe I am wrong, but it sound like less work and that is always good.

Red FJ · 04-24-2002, 04:46 AM

Put them in mine. Did not cut and turn the front end, I did have to outboard the front springs. I did not mind that as I was looking for more width, I also pulled a set of front springs off of the Waggy and used on the front and rear, super soft! I have been running them for a while now and have not broke anything, 350/465/3 Spd case, welded front and rear, on 38.5 SX's. Do it and don't look back.

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powr-wagn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Member # 11273 Location: Oroville Ca. Posts: 14	Dana 44's under an fj40 A good friend suggested I put dana 44's, from a 74 jeep wagoneer, under my fj40. Sounded like a good idea so I've started the project. Things are going pretty good so far. Are there any pros or cons out there that can help me with my project? Thanks, Phil. __________________ 69 is my favorite number

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The Jerk Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 107 Location: Pollock Pines Ca Posts: 14,135	big difference in strenghth in teh front end, didnt gain much in the rear other than pinion strength. also a bit wider too i think! jiMMy __________________ RockZombie:68FJ40 LPG350/sm420/d300/d60/d70

04-23-2002, 10:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
ouibus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 149 Location: Ft. Collins, CO. USA Posts: 2,220	I am looking to put a waggy D44 front end in my Cruiser also. I like the fact that if I break on the trail, I won't have to deal with a birfield trail repair. After rebuilding my front axle twice, I really don't want to have to mess with it on the trail if it breaks. The width is also an added bonus. Also, I think that the waggy D44 has like 5 degress of caster, so you don't really need to cut and turn the axle. At least that is what I have heard. Maybe I am wrong, but it sound like less work and that is always good. __________________ Can I get you anything Doctor? Yes, nurse I will take a hot cup of fat and the Beatles White Album. Oh, and the head of Alfredo Garcia if you have it handy.

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04-24-2002, 04:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
Red FJ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1028 Location: Southern MD Posts: 284	Put them in mine. Did not cut and turn the front end, I did have to outboard the front springs. I did not mind that as I was looking for more width, I also pulled a set of front springs off of the Waggy and used on the front and rear, super soft! I have been running them for a while now and have not broke anything, 350/465/3 Spd case, welded front and rear, on 38.5 SX's. Do it and don't look back.