has anyone done a build thread for an Izuzu D44 swap

[tribal_4x4]

I cant find one anywhere and yes ive been useing the search.... please help

 

[xjtrailrider]

Good question! I know there have been a few that have done the swap. I'm interested myself as there are plenty in the JY's for cheap around here.

It would be nice if someone had/made/modded shafts for the I-D-44 that were drilled for 5 on 4.5.

 

[RCP Phx]

Use the search function,I remember at least 1 good thread here and a couple others "out there".

 

[HTeK]

To be perfectly honest, there's really not much involved. I will try to highlight the key areas;

1. You will need to swap the pinion flange for a standard pinion yoke
2. Old spring perches must be cut off and new ones welded on - accounting for pinion angle of course. New spring plates and u-bolts are required.
3. New shock mounts must be welded on
4. For brakes, I cut the distribution block off my D35 and welded it onto the 44. Hardlines were then run to the end of the axle tubes and affixed. I had SS soft lines made that go from the hard line to the calipers.
5. For the e-brake, I cut off the factory attachment (dont remember what it was) on the e-brake handle side and used wire rope thimbles and cable clamps to attach to the factory e-brake handle hardware underneath.

Its really pretty simple. Jump right in, I'm sure you will figure it out.

 

[whalebus]

I just did a pathfinder rear end in my comanche and its pretty straight foward like he said.they come with a 9.75 ring gear and 4.6 gears also and are the same width as the izuzu and stronger with disk brakes.

 

[4LowandGo]

http://www.jpmagazine.com/techarticles/drivetrain/axletech/154_0705_used_jeep_dana_44_axles/index.html

Please read above for a complete write up that even has great pictures.