fullsize cherokee d44

Nate Spear · 09-08-2004, 02:03 AM

Will this be a direct swap into my XJ? And, do they have different types of d44s?

Also, is there different gears in them? I did a search, but couldn't find any info.

phillyzj · 09-08-2004, 07:29 AM

i don't think it's a direct swap, but wouldn't be too hard. The bolt pattern is going to be off. You could go D44 in the front too...

Or get an XJ D44 for the rear if you are lazy, or don't have a way to get it set up. You can buy mine [img]icon_smile_wink.gif[/img]

PhantomXJ · 09-08-2004, 07:30 AM

usually it came with 4.10 gears, my 76 chief did. I'm not 100% sure if the mounts are the same, but the width is perfect for an XJ.

Ryan, aka: CheapXJ.com · 09-08-2004, 07:43 AM

4.10?

they usually came with 3.08 gears!

Lars · 09-08-2004, 07:53 AM

i cant find a XJ 44 around here

Coondawg · 09-08-2004, 08:07 AM

Some waggy's have amc 20 rear, some have centered rear 44, some have offset rear 44. I am assuming you are talkin bout the rear. Im' not shure if its a direct swap, but it shouldnt be too bad....

PhantomXJ · 09-08-2004, 08:12 AM

mine came with 4.10 though.....was that just an option?

JeepXJ89 · 09-08-2004, 08:31 AM

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Originally posted by Lars:
i cant find a XJ 44 around here

i'd go with a 8.8 or 9inch as an alternative.

wsuxjer · 09-08-2004, 09:51 AM

On my 87 Waggy D44, the spring perches were just about right to swap into an XJ. Shocks mounts were off a bit though. Nothing a grinder and a welder can't fix though. It's also slightly narrower than stock, mine is about 59" wide WMS-WMS.

wsuxjer · 09-08-2004, 09:51 AM

Oh yeah Nate, if you want a road trip there's a guy in Spokane with an XJ D44 for sale. [img]icon_smile_wink.gif[/img] He's asking $250 OBO. [img]icon_smile_big.gif[/img]

Scott-XJ · 09-08-2004, 10:01 AM

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Originally posted by wsuxjer:
Oh yeah Nate, if you want a road trip there's a guy in Spokane with an XJ D44 for sale. [img]icon_smile_wink.gif[/img] He's asking $250 OBO. [img]icon_smile_big.gif[/img]

Nate, go go go!
I'll tag along with ya. [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

PhatYJ · 09-08-2004, 11:14 AM

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Originally posted by wsuxjer:
Oh yeah Nate, if you want a road trip there's a guy in Spokane with an XJ D44 for sale. [img]icon_smile_wink.gif[/img] He's asking $250 OBO. [img]icon_smile_big.gif[/img]

I think Verrive got that one Chad.

Are you saying your Waggy 44 was narrower than whatever stock axle you had?

Nate, look for an 8.8 with Disc's. You should be able to find one of those in that great big city down there.

Wally · 09-08-2004, 11:27 AM

I've got a ford 8.8 with 4.10's complete with disks minus the calipers that i can do for $350 delivered

Wally

Blacksheep · 09-08-2004, 11:31 AM

Nate, what year? The D44 from a waggy has two types, and that determines what side the diff is on.

wsuxjer · 09-08-2004, 03:27 PM

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Originally posted by PhatXJ:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by wsuxjer:
Oh yeah Nate, if you want a road trip there's a guy in Spokane with an XJ D44 for sale. [img]icon_smile_wink.gif[/img] He's asking $250 OBO. [img]icon_smile_big.gif[/img]

I think Verrive got that one Chad.

Are you saying your Waggy 44 was narrower than whatever stock axle you had?

Nate, look for an 8.8 with Disc's. You should be able to find one of those in that great big city down there. [/QUOTE]Nope, new one. [img]icon_smile_big.gif[/img] And yes, it is just a hair shorter than the stock rear axle. [img]icon_smile_wink.gif[/img]

phillyzj · 09-08-2004, 04:07 PM

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Originally posted by wsuxjer:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by PhatXJ:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by wsuxjer:
Oh yeah Nate, if you want a road trip there's a guy in Spokane with an XJ D44 for sale. [img]icon_smile_wink.gif[/img] He's asking $250 OBO. [img]icon_smile_big.gif[/img]

I think Verrive got that one Chad.

Are you saying your Waggy 44 was narrower than whatever stock axle you had?

Nate, look for an 8.8 with Disc's. You should be able to find one of those in that great big city down there. [/QUOTE]Nope, new one. [img]icon_smile_big.gif[/img] And yes, it is just a hair shorter than the stock rear axle. [img]icon_smile_wink.gif[/img] [/QUOTE]I think waggy's were 59" rear wms to wms and like 61" front wms to wms. I could be mistaken though.

09-08-2004, 02:03 AM	#1
Nate Spear Big Sexy returns Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Wilsonville, OR Posts: 24,886	Will this be a direct swap into my XJ? And, do they have different types of d44s? Also, is there different gears in them? I did a search, but couldn't find any info. __________________ Miss you guys.

09-08-2004, 07:29 AM	#2
phillyzj ZJ Guru Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Aberdeen, MD Posts: 10,587	i don't think it's a direct swap, but wouldn't be too hard. The bolt pattern is going to be off. You could go D44 in the front too... Or get an XJ D44 for the rear if you are lazy, or don't have a way to get it set up. You can buy mine [img]icon_smile_wink.gif[/img] __________________ '98 ZJ Buggy - project '00 CTD Ram - Tow Rig '02 Civic - Boring DD

09-08-2004, 07:30 AM	#3
PhantomXJ I deserved that... Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 8,012	usually it came with 4.10 gears, my 76 chief did. I'm not 100% sure if the mounts are the same, but the width is perfect for an XJ. __________________ We're packing ooowhops the size of trumpets!

09-08-2004, 07:43 AM	#4
Ryan, aka: CheapXJ.com BANNED! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 14,931	4.10? they usually came with 3.08 gears! __________________ "The law “requires” a signature on the bottom of a tax filing; yet no one can say truthfully that they understand what they are signing; if that’s not “duress” than what is? If this is not the measure of a totalitarian regime, nothing is!" -Joe Stack

09-08-2004, 07:53 AM	#5
Lars Trail Guide Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: utah Posts: 1,477	i cant find a XJ 44 around here __________________ 1996 Jeep XJ. Dana 44 rear with 4.56 gears and a detroit locker. Front dana 30 with 4.56 gears and a OX locker. Saged 4 inch lift. 33.12.50 good year MTR's. Airaid intake, with 2.5 inch exhaust.

09-08-2004, 08:07 AM	#6
Coondawg Trail Guide Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: warrenton, or Posts: 3,506	Some waggy's have amc 20 rear, some have centered rear 44, some have offset rear 44. I am assuming you are talkin bout the rear. Im' not shure if its a direct swap, but it shouldnt be too bad.... __________________ Uncle Sam's Confused Group

09-08-2004, 08:12 AM	#7
PhantomXJ I deserved that... Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 8,012	mine came with 4.10 though.....was that just an option? __________________ We're packing ooowhops the size of trumpets!

09-08-2004, 09:51 AM	#9
wsuxjer Wazzu! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 1,256	On my 87 Waggy D44, the spring perches were just about right to swap into an XJ. Shocks mounts were off a bit though. Nothing a grinder and a welder can't fix though. It's also slightly narrower than stock, mine is about 59" wide WMS-WMS. __________________ www.pnwjeep.com

09-08-2004, 11:27 AM	#13
Wally Almost famous Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Aspen & Grand Junction , CO Posts: 2,890	I've got a ford 8.8 with 4.10's complete with disks minus the calipers that i can do for $350 delivered Wally __________________ Old Rig - 1 Ton YJ on 40's New Rig - 1 ton 6.0L TJ on 40's Wife's Rig - 1/2 ton YJ on 37's 2002 F350 7.3L Power Stroke CC LB 6sp SRW 4x4 Tow Rig

09-08-2004, 11:31 AM	#14
Blacksheep Me, Myself, and I Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 13,844	Nate, what year? The D44 from a waggy has two types, and that determines what side the diff is on.