dana 44 question

cardudenc

cardudenc

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I was just wondering since a rubicon has dana 44 axles. if anyone has tried converting older dana 44's to 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern?
 
I started to post the why. I knew it would be asked.
to keep from buying new bead locks. and if it cant be done. my next question will be. which rear to go with. a 9" or a d 44
 
Im pretty sure the rubicon 44s use the same small unit bearings found on the dana 30s. You would be better off selling your beadlocks.
 
cardudenc said:
I started to post the why. I knew it would be asked.
to keep from buying new bead locks. and if it cant be done. my next question will be. which rear to go with. a 9" or a d 44
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Im wondering the same thing honestly ive already purchased the 44 front still not on tho but trying to decide which is best mines for a zj tho ive heard 8.8 is not bad either?!?!?!?
 
The rubicon 44 is basically a 44 center section with d30 outers... and the newer style of dana axles mount the knuckles to the housing differently, than the older style... so that will not work...

There is a way to convert a d44 to 5x4.5 though, using dodge outers...
http://www.nc4x4.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57515

I would just sell the wheels and get new ones... or get a set of wheel spacers/adapters...


on the rear axle, Id say the difference between the 9" & d44 are minimal stock, but the 9" can be upgraded alot more...
 
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