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Wanted to buy;
Dana 44 rear axle.. appropriate width for Jeep YJ / TJ style vehicle.
Prefer 5 on 5.5 lug pattern.
Will pay extra for 4.56 ratio.
With or without lockers is OK.

Will consider alternative axles, if it makes sense, such as an 8.8 or D60

Thanks.
Tony
 
Sounds like you want a Scout II rear axle. ~58" wide Or I think there was some Isuzu or other random rigs with 5 on 5.5. Really the only other common thing with 5 on 5.5 was CJ's

Early Bronco 9"??


What width are you looking for?
 
mark said:
Sounds like you want a Scout II rear axle. ~58" wide Or I think there was some Isuzu or other random rigs with 5 on 5.5. Really the only other common thing with 5 on 5.5 was CJ's

Early Bronco 9"??


What width are you looking for?
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Scout would be great.
As would an 86 CJ (which was relatively rare wide track)
And early CJ dana 44 from mid 70s would work with wheel spacers.
Think the Wagoneers had correct width D44s, but they're 6 lug.

Maybe a 9 inch from a Early Bronco?
Maybe a Dana 44 from a Isuzu Rodeo (also 6 lug, but with disc brakes)
Probably a few other applications out there.

edit; I guess the Nissan ***an uses the D44 also, apparently early ones are 32 spline, and current (late model) ones are 35 spline. Not sure of the lug pattern.

And I think the new JK uses a D44 of some modification. Those also may work.
 
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I have a disk brake 8.8 in my yj 4:88s and a Detroit...I will sell after labor day weekend .. Im putting a 9 inch and a hp 44 in this winter ...not sure what its worth to you ..make me a offer if your interested ...im in the renton issaquah area
 
gas is on the right said:
I have a disk brake 8.8 in my yj 4:88s and a Detroit...I will sell after labor day weekend .. Im putting a 9 inch and a hp 44 in this winter ...not sure what its worth to you ..make me a offer if your interested ...im in the renton issaquah area
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What's the lug pattern?
 
my coworker has a waggy 44,changed to 5 on 5.5 ,was in his YJ he changed to a 14 bolt. can get more details tuesday if your interested.located in puyallup.
 
It's 6 lug,he was mistaken. It's 58 and 5/8 WMS.has disk brakes.he can't remember if it's welded or has detroit.unsure of ratio.
 
Might be a lil late to the game but i have a D44 rear with 4.56 gears and an ARB. Haven't measured it in a while but if i remember right it may have been out of a FSJ. Passenger side offset too.... 6x5.5 lug pattern....
 
OnefreakyMF said:
Might be a lil late to the game but i have a D44 rear with 4.56 gears and an ARB. Haven't measured it in a while but if i remember right it may have been out of a FSJ. Passenger side offset too.... 6x5.5 lug pattern....
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Thank you, but this isn't quite what I'm looking for.

I'm still looking for one... But needs to be centered. And NOT full width.
4.56 ratio a plus. Locker a plus.
5 lug
5 on 5.5 preferred.
 
Bought Scout D44, complete, $125.

Now looking for D44 gears, 4.56 ratio, and / or appropriate Locker or open carrier.
 
OnefreakyMF said:
Might be a lil late to the game but i have a D44 rear with 4.56 gears and an ARB. Haven't measured it in a while but if i remember right it may have been out of a FSJ. Passenger side offset too.... 6x5.5 lug pattern....
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How much ??
 
I have two sets of 4.56 gears out of my tj rubicon. They are on CL for $200, might split them.
 
the4x4pig said:
I have two sets of 4.56 gears out of my tj rubicon. They are on CL for $200, might split them.
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Not 100 sure, but don't think these work without some finesse. I remember, Rubicons use a thick cut gear, and pretty much all the other D44s use regular cut gears. Except JKs, which are there own breed?

Might call Jantz, I'll be he makes a 'kit"
 
the4x4pig said:
I could be wrong but I think they are standard d44 in the TJ. JK diff story.
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Rubicon use thick cut gears, so, you can bolt a thick cut gear (4.56) to a low ratio carrier (3.08 , 3.54, etc).

Rubicon use 7/16 bolt holes. Normal is 3/8. So you must drill out the holes on the carrier, to fit the larger bolts. Make sure to not drill offset, and use Loctite.

Cannot drill out an ARB, as the case is hardened.
 
Not Mine: I have a centered rear CJ Dana 44 rear end. 55" wms to wms. 5 on 5-1/2 bolt pattern and 5 on 4-1/2 with screw in 1/2" wheel studs. It has 4:27 gears and a welded carrier and 10 inch drum brakes. It has Woody's 4x4 Alloy shafts on both sides. Came out of a running rig. Asking $375.00 or best offer. Located in Battleground, Washington. Can possibly deliver if close.

Call or text 360-6zerozero-53zerozero
 
Murkman said:
Not Mine: I have a centered rear CJ Dana 44 rear end. 55" wms to wms. 5 on 5-1/2 bolt pattern and 5 on 4-1/2 with screw in 1/2" wheel studs. It has 4:27 gears and a welded carrier and 10 inch drum brakes. It has Woody's 4x4 Alloy shafts on both sides. Came out of a running rig. Asking $375.00 or best offer. Located in Battleground, Washington. Can possibly deliver if close.

Call or text 360-6zerozero-53zerozero
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Thanks, but, just bought a Scout D44. Just need a locker (or might weld an open carrier up) and some 4.56 gears.

On the flip note, your axle is damn near exactly like the one I had in my 79 CJ5. It was a centered D44 with 4.27 gears, upgraded brakes, but had a Detroit and Warn shafts.
 
If you have time, and I can finish my new chassis in time for RRC I'll have the SII rear out of my current rig.

4.56's, mini-spool, discs. I'd give it a once over but it under a 'running', 'wheeling' rig.

If i don't finish it by RRC I'll be running it again but could be talked out of it shortly after.

Price, I don't know. Estimate what it would take you to piece the same thing together and make me an offer close.

I'll could probably have a set of roller wheels/tires under the current chassis project as well.
 
mark said:
If you have time, and I can finish my new chassis in time for RRC I'll have the SII rear out of my current rig.

4.56's, mini-spool, discs. I'd give it a once over but it under a 'running', 'wheeling' rig.

If i don't finish it by RRC I'll be running it again but could be talked out of it shortly after.

Price, I don't know. Estimate what it would take you to piece the same thing together and make me an offer close.

I'll could probably have a set of roller wheels/tires under the current chassis project as well.
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Interesting thought. I've already got the Scout II housing, and as of right now, I think I've got a lead on a full case Detroit Locker. See how it goes in the next month. Might have to re-visit this idea.
 
I think I have a couple D44 detroits, and some 4.88 gears if you want to go lower. And I might have a loose set of 4.56's.

I got a few things I've squirreled away for 'future', I've been meaning to corral it and let a bunch of it go as plans, time and better deals have changed.
 
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