What experience or advise do you have on this change of a Dana 44. Also what year and models of 8.8 are good choices.
Ford 8.8 rear end replacement
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For the amount of work to adapt the 8.8 control arm mounts over to the Jeep along with emergency brakes and brake lines; would it not be money better spent to just strengthen the Dana 44 if that is what you are trying to do.
I believe the 8.8 from the '98 Ford Explorer with disc brakes is desirable.
I believe the 8.8 from the '98 Ford Explorer with disc brakes is desirable.
EzPeezy
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I have a ford 8.8 in mine. I blew the spider gears through the housing on my Dana 44 and figured if that can happen I should go with a stronger axle.
I also shouldn't let it hop when I'm going up ledges.
I also shouldn't let it hop when I'm going up ledges.
IIRC the 8.8 will require a shorter (~3/4") drive shaft.
Is this just a matter of cost or do you actually WANT that 8.8 back there?
Is this just a matter of cost or do you actually WANT that 8.8 back there?
Pcleaners2
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I have an 8.8 but I would build up the 44 if I had it. 8.8 is heavy too. I wouldn’t think about 8.8 unless possibly moving to 37s or something down the line.
I had a Dana 35 but in thinking back on it I may have done the super 35 kit with my Dana 35