Shorten driveshaft dana 35 to dana 44?

[Arizona TJ]

I'm installing a dana 44 rear diff to replace the current dana 35. I have a 4" lift, SYE, Double cardan, new driveshaft installed with lift. Question is, will I need to shorten the driveshaft based on the attached pics?
Thanks for the help.

 

[Jerry Bransford]

I did the same thing, converted from a Dana 35 to a Dana 44, but I reused the same DC driveshaft without problem.

 

[Arizona TJ]

Thanks Jerry, based on the pics does it look like I'll have the space?

 

[RINC]

The shop that did my swap had my shaft shortened. Not sure how mush but Jerry won't steer you wrong.

 

[Jerry Bransford]

Thanks Jerry, based on the pics does it look like I'll have the space?

Was it lifted before the swap to the Dana 44? If it was the same height before I'd probably have it shortened an inch by your local driveshaft shop which is not expensive. I gained a little additional space for my existing DC driveshaft by having installed a taller lift just before installing the Dana 44.

 

[Blackjack]

Based on that pic you should be fine. Easy way to tell is to unbolt from diff and compress it all the way and make sure there is at least an inch of compression travel at ride height.

 

[Akitadog]

I did the same thing, converted from a Dana 35 to a Dana 44, but I reused the same DC driveshaft without problem.

Same here.