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Dana 44 swap from TJ to CJ
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Posted: 09/18/09 06:32 PM
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This is my first time making a post. I have a work in progress 85 CJ-7 with a beefed up 350 on 33". The axles are stock AMC 20 and Dana 30 wide track. I recently blew out the rear end and am looking to upgrade. I came accross some fairly new front and rear 44s off a wrecked TJ Rubicon for a great price. They include rotors and calipers as well.
My questions are as follows: (Please feel free to answer anything you can; or add suggestions, I am open to anything)
1) Will this be a fairly clean swap other than modifying mounting brackets and suspension tabs?
2) Will the TJ 44s be the same width as my stock wide track axles?
3) I upgraded the tie rods and drag link earlier this year. Will I still be able to use them?
4) Is there anything else I need to be aware of?
Thanks in advance for any of your thoughts.
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Posted: 09/24/09 09:44 AM
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1) Yes, it would be a pretty easy swap. Chop off the coil mounts, weld on spring perches, done.
2) No. The 44 will be wider. Your best bet would be to get a matching one for the front.
3) Probably not. They will need to be longer.
4) You may need different u-joints, brake lines, and possibly a proportioning valve. Besides that it should be an easy swap.
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Benjy_26
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Posted: 09/28/09 08:46 PM
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Keep in mind that the TJ axles will have a driver's side diff. If you do end up swapping both axles, a new T case will be necessary.
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