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4x4 Related Groups => General Talk => Topic started by: calltrex on September 15, 2007, 10:24:59 AM

Title: New style D44s
Post by: calltrex on September 15, 2007, 10:24:59 AM

You can buy the new style D44s now with the e lockers, bigger bearings etc

http://www.4wd.com/productdetails.aspx?jeep-sid=353&plID=354&partID=15587

http://www.4wd.com/productdetails.aspx?jeep-sid=353&plID=354&partID=15586


i dont think its a bad price as long as you want 4.10 gears

Title: New style D44s
Post by: Jack's Jeep on September 15, 2007, 07:59:27 PM

Would they be able to fit underneath my XJ?  Of course their would have to be some fabrication, but is it doable?  Front and Rear, with new shocks, leaf springs, (lift for 35's or 37's) drive shafts etc.  Would anyone recomend replacing the stock transfer case at the same time?

I've got a 99 XJ sport Auto, Selec trac, I 6.

If so.  Recomendations as to who would want to do the work?  Who's done it before to XJ's.  How much should I budget for?

Thanks.

Title: New style D44s
Post by: Bnine on September 17, 2007, 09:23:44 AM

You would have to change rims to the new pattern, and get TJ/XJ front bracket kit for the front axle.

They would fit no problem, but they are a shade wider then older jeeps. Maybe 4 inches. You can either add a lot of width with that, or run a really deep backspace wheel to save on bearings and balljoints.

Evolution, Lemonade Jays shop, National 4wd, or modern could all handle the work.

The user here called Spot, could do it as well if he is looking for side work.

Any of the above will be charging a hefty sum to do all the work, as it is quite a bit of fab.

Title: New style D44s
Post by: Jack's Jeep on September 17, 2007, 07:56:50 PM

Thanks for the info.  I did figure it wouldn't be cheap, but I am determined to turn my XJ into a reasonable trail rig in the next couple years.

Thanks again.
Cheers!