85/86 XJ D44 years???

[OlllllllO]

just puchased a set of axles (XJ HP D30 & XJ D44). the last owner claims the rear axle if from an 85-86 XJ. after some research, i found that the earliest years they made XJ D44 was in 87 (that i could find), also found out its a pretty rare axle... correct me if im wrong please.

 

[BeerDonor]

I would say uncommon, versus rare. If you look around, you can find them.

 

[rob92xj]

Most XJ's had Dana 35s in 84-90's the 44 is most common in a 87 XJ with tow package and up country suspension group. Personally I had not seen any other year XJ with a 44, working for a Chrysler/Jeep dealers you see most all available options.

 

[chromerunner]

ive pulled atleast 3 out of 89's but have got a couple out of 87's also...seems like those two are the best years to find them.

 

[ghost]

I have only seen 2 D44's in xj's in my area so I'd call them rare. They were both 87's.