Sorry guys i searched for this, but could'nt find exactly what i was looking for
I have a 97 xj with a Chry 8.25 rear axle, the 29 spline model, not the 27. I know a guy who has a dana 44 from an 89 xj that he has rebuilt for sale which he'll give me a good deal on.
the axle has 3.54 gears, open carrier, and 10x2.5 drum brakes
So here's the ?... I know the dana 44 is 30 spline, has a larger ring, but that’s about it. How much stronger would the dana 44 be vs my current 8 1/4, significantly or just a little.. should i just save my money for the rockcrusher dana 60 that haunts my dreams?
specifically larger brakes?
axle housing diameter?
and is the pinion housing about the same length so i can use my current drive shaft?
Thanks, john
I have a 97 xj with a Chry 8.25 rear axle, the 29 spline model, not the 27. I know a guy who has a dana 44 from an 89 xj that he has rebuilt for sale which he'll give me a good deal on.
the axle has 3.54 gears, open carrier, and 10x2.5 drum brakes
So here's the ?... I know the dana 44 is 30 spline, has a larger ring, but that’s about it. How much stronger would the dana 44 be vs my current 8 1/4, significantly or just a little.. should i just save my money for the rockcrusher dana 60 that haunts my dreams?
specifically larger brakes?
axle housing diameter?
and is the pinion housing about the same length so i can use my current drive shaft?
Thanks, john