The D44 install is getting closer!

[jeep.xj.4x4]

I have an XJ rear D44 that I will be installing in my '96 XJ. I know I will need new U bolts for the swap. From research I have gained that the pinion yoke length on the D44 is longer than my 8.25, although I figure it will be fine since I have a 3" lift. Am I right? Anything else I'll need for the swap? Tips, tricks, ideas? Let me know! Any information is greatly apreaciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[cjshloman]

Hey get ahold of d0nnyg when you put that in, I think he needs a 8.25 rear for his xj, think the tube is bent. Bull.

 

[xjmark]

Anything else I'll need for the swap? Tips, tricks, ideas?

You need a lock-rite in there. :wink:

 

[jeep.xj.4x4]

Anything else I'll need for the swap? Tips, tricks, ideas?

You need a lock-rite in there. :wink:

Oh yeah, that is the plan. Let me know when it's out!

I just need to know what else I might need, and if this thing will actually bolt right in with my stock driveshaft.

 

[jeep.xj.4x4]

Hey get ahold of d0nnyg when you put that in, I think he needs a 8.25 rear for his xj, think the tube is bent. Bull.

Will do. It won't be for a few weeks though.

 

[xjmark]

The complete axle is under my workbench. It would take a 1/2 hour or so to remove it. I'm just keeping together until it's sold.

Do you have a SYE or do you still have the factory slip yoke? A lift will pull the yoke out of the transfercase some, so a longer pinion length can actually help.
Try measuring from the centerline of the axle tubes to the center of the u-joint yoke on both axles to get an idea of how much you will gain. Then see if the transfercase yoke can move that much.

 

[jeep.xj.4x4]

The complete axle is under my workbench. It would take a 1/2 hour or so to remove it. I'm just keeping together until it's sold.

Do you have a SYE or do you still have the factory slip yoke? A lift will pull the yoke out of the transfercase some, so a longer pinion length can actually help.
Try measuring from the centerline of the axle tubes to the center of the u-joint yoke on both axles to get an idea of how much you will gain. Then see if the transfercase yoke can move that much.

Factory driveshaft and slip yoke. I figured it would be fine. I'll measure it when I'm home this weekend. Thanks for the info.

I'll PM you about the lock right after this weekend, I should be ready to pick it up next weekend (the 11th or so).