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06-19-2013 | 01:12 PM

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Gears depend on your transmission (auto or manual) and the tire size you run.

Lockers are decided by preference and budget.

Auto and right now I have 33 but with the conversion I I wanna go 35

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06-19-2013 | 01:13 PM

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What size tires are you planning

33 wanna go up to 35

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06-19-2013 | 01:13 PM

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With an auto and 35s you'll probably want 4.88s. You should be at 4.56s right now with the 33s to put you back into your stock power band.

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06-19-2013 | 01:15 PM

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You are not going to find a front D44 that will bolt right in, except for the D44 out of a Wrangler Rubicon.
The factory rear XJ D44 is hard to find. I haven't found one yet. If you want a bolt in axle, 8.25 would be an upgrade over the D35. Or if you're willing to do a little work, a Ford Explorer 8.8 rear axle is a great upgrade.
For gearing, what engine do you have, what transmission do you have, and what size tires do you want to run?

I was reading about the 8.8 rear what what would u recommend for the front, and right now I got inline 6, automatic and 35

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06-19-2013 | 01:17 PM

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35s? If you can make a D44 work do that. Otherwise build up a HPD30 and take it easy.

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06-19-2013 | 01:22 PM

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Id just build up your d30 a bit, and build an 8.8 rear.

8.8 would handle 35s easy. With a little beef the 30 will do fine as well.

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06-19-2013 | 01:28 PM

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35s? If you can make a D44 work do that. Otherwise build up a HPD30 and take it easy.

Thanks once again!

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06-19-2013 | 01:32 PM

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We're all always more than glad to help!

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06-19-2013 | 01:33 PM

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XJs never came with a D44 front.
The only D44 that you could bolt in to an xj would be a TJ rubicon 44..which are stupid expensive, and harder to find.

The rear dana 44 is getting harder and harder to find. For the price and trouble of finding a rear xj 44 you might as well just buy a 29 spline 8.25. The 44 is marginally stronger, and the 8.25 can be had cheap, and are easy to find.

Well it doesnt have to be an exact fit to the front I dont mind modifying the front to make the d44 work

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06-19-2013 | 02:19 PM

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Just so long as you dont mind cutting off all the brackets and welding on all new ones.

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06-19-2013 | 02:31 PM

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Well it doesnt have to be an exact fit to the front I dont mind modifying the front to make the d44 work

I think you may be overly simplifying things. Consider with a front d44 that is not already modified for an xj..
- spring perches
- shock mounts
- lug pattern
- steering
- axle width
- brake system
- axle shaft availability
- vacuum disconnect

Any or all of the above things may cause you problems, depending on the jy axle. I've seen d44 axle builds on here that have taken months.

http://www.jpmagazine.com/techarticl...rd_axle_guide/

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06-19-2013 | 03:02 PM

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So what could be another route I can take when it comes to axle upgrade?

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06-19-2013 | 03:46 PM

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Guys can't seem to give away XJ 44 rears around my area.. There's one with 3.55's for $100 and another with 3.73 for $150. I'm considering picking one up just for the spare shafts.

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06-19-2013 | 04:00 PM

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So what could be another route I can take when it comes to axle upgrade?

In my limited time offroading I've only seen 2 parts break and it was the same part both times. Front axle U-joints and ears. I hear it's pretty common. Axle shaft upgrades from RCV or just a heavy duty U-joint type. Or just have spare shafts with you. They're pretty easy to change.

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