Dana 44 Swap

[SUA SPONTE]

This has been done over and over and over but its my first attempt at a helpfull write up so i wanted it to be easy. The First Problem I had was that with the larger u bolts, i would need A different Mounting plate. I took 2 off a waggy for 5 bucks. Next was my drive shaft. I had a custom c.v. shaft built when i put on a RE 4.5 inch kit on a year ago. I was hoping the shaft could slip enough to accomadate the longer dana 44 housing, but even all the way in, it was too long. Also I put the 2 degree shims on that came with the bolt kit. See any problems? Its my first time using them so im not very sure.

Waggy on the left, stock on the right

always learning something new

 

[Gonzo]

The only problem I see is the bad beer.

 

[WoodyDE]

I am getting ready to do the same swap, just need to rebuilt the 44 before it goes in. Good thing I read this and see I would need new mounting plates for the larger ubolts.

 

[GrimmJeeper]

I am getting ready to do the same swap, just need to rebuilt the 44 before it goes in. Good thing I read this and see I would need new mounting plates for the larger ubolts.

yea me too, in my hurry to get the axle before the yard closed i didnt grab the ubolts or the plates :doh:

 

[SUA SPONTE]

do yourself a favor and order a new ubolt kit- cant imagine the 20 year old bolts not being rusted to hell. mine cost 30 something bucks(procomp) through R.E. and came with 2 degree shims