44 axle for buildup

[xjoe]

please keep you eyes open for 44's,I need a ford hp44 or a waggy44 to start building up. I am going to start looking to see what is available,what they cost and decide wich unit I'm gonna go with. I know some of you guys come across these unit from time to time.Thanks,Xjoe

 

[xjoe]

Wow I looked at a couple local yards today,couldn't find a suitable axle.I only found a 74 w/drums. Oh well I didn't expect to find a pile of 44's,I'm gonna look in tacoma tommorow.

 

[NCSUcherokee]

Dont discount drum brake axles. Mine originally had drum brakes, which were swapped out with disc's when the flat top knuckes were put on.

 

[xjoe]

Dont discount drum brake axles. Mine originally had drum brakes, which were swapped out with disc's when the flat top knuckes were put on.

I am just not sure what I had. I geuss I am ok from 70-76.A little input if you can- the 74 had mounts for the coilprings & the I-beam,are these the one's that can be removed?

 

[Dingo509]

let me know when you want to come over here to the eastside and get a couple million D44's, they're everywhere.

Dingo

 

[XJCasper]

So, how many miles on your D44, Joe?

 

[xjoe]

The 44 in the rear has 160k,it has been regeared,new bearing,seals and full detroit.I'm keeping it. I am looking for a 44 for the front.I want to run 36's,have manual hubs,lower gears ect...

 

[XJCasper]

You have the 30 in the front?

 

[NCSUcherokee]

I am just not sure what I had. I geuss I am ok from 70-76.A little input if you can- the 74 had mounts for the coilprings & the I-beam,are these the one's that can be removed?

yes, the '74 radius arm mounts are welded on, and therefore can be removed without retubing.

Edit: here is a link for Jes' axle built out of a 73
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=36273

 

[IdahoEagle]

I have a couple of Waggy fronts from 80 up without disconnect and drivers drop. Let me know if you are interested, I can get flattops and 5 on 5 1/2 hubs if you like.

 

[xjoe]

thanks,I found a waggy44 locally.I am interested in what parts i need for high steer & converting to 5 on 5.5. I currently have a xj44 in the rear and I think it would be easier to convert it to 5 on 5.5 than to the stock waggy 6 lug.