I currently have a locked XJ Dana44 with 4.10-1 gears and aftermarket factory style axles.
I have 35" tires with 8" or so lift. I am in the middle of a F-150 radius arm 44 front axle swap and will have 5x5.5 bolt pattern in the front.
I am not a big fan of the 9"
I believe the Dana 60 is the front runner in my mind but 8 lugs instead of 5?
The 10.25 ford is better on clearance than the Dana 60 but has 8 lugs also.
The 8.8 seems the same as a Dana 44 to me. It will have 5 lugs but the wrong bolt pattern and width as well.
I would never put a toyota axle in my Jeep, ever.
Seems to me that my only choice is to go back with a Dana 44 or keep what I have and deal with different wheels or an adapter.
I guess what I am getting at is . Have I forgotten an axle possibility?
*************************************************************p.s. the front Dana44 HP ford axle has been narrowed to 60.5 inches wide to stay in the fenders as per local law.
So what would you run if you had your choice within normal monetary$$ range. I cant see me running a rear steer portal axle on the streets.
I should have made this a poll.
I have 35" tires with 8" or so lift. I am in the middle of a F-150 radius arm 44 front axle swap and will have 5x5.5 bolt pattern in the front.
I am not a big fan of the 9"
I believe the Dana 60 is the front runner in my mind but 8 lugs instead of 5?
The 10.25 ford is better on clearance than the Dana 60 but has 8 lugs also.
The 8.8 seems the same as a Dana 44 to me. It will have 5 lugs but the wrong bolt pattern and width as well.
I would never put a toyota axle in my Jeep, ever.
Seems to me that my only choice is to go back with a Dana 44 or keep what I have and deal with different wheels or an adapter.
I guess what I am getting at is . Have I forgotten an axle possibility?
*************************************************************p.s. the front Dana44 HP ford axle has been narrowed to 60.5 inches wide to stay in the fenders as per local law.
So what would you run if you had your choice within normal monetary$$ range. I cant see me running a rear steer portal axle on the streets.
I should have made this a poll.