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Jeep Wrangler YJ
YJ General Discussion
Driveshaft differences
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<blockquote data-quote="Fouledplugs" data-source="post: 427225" data-attributes="member: 18666"><p>If they are Dana 44’s, the rear 44 would be a nice upgrade. But the axles housing is a lot wider than your factory Dana 35 and it would no longer match the front axle factory width.</p><p></p><p>It would require different wheels as the JK has a different bolt pattern. However, Dutchman axle makes factory replacement axles that are chromoly and can be built with any bolt pattern you desire. They are also made in the USA, this would allow you to keep your factory YJ bolt pattern. </p><p></p><p>The best way to start would be to cut off all the brackets on the axle tubes and grind them smooth. Have someone weld the leaf spring perches on with some shock mounts to follow that matches your desired pinion angle. </p><p></p><p>The only issue is the front axle; it wont work. You need an axle that has a leaf spring provision machined/cast into the housing. It needs to be SUA as well if you are keeping your springs under the axle; a little hard to find these days honestly. However, Dynatrac is the only aftermarket axle company who still can build an axle for a YJ front that has provisions for a SUA front setup.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fouledplugs, post: 427225, member: 18666"] If they are Dana 44’s, the rear 44 would be a nice upgrade. But the axles housing is a lot wider than your factory Dana 35 and it would no longer match the front axle factory width. It would require different wheels as the JK has a different bolt pattern. However, Dutchman axle makes factory replacement axles that are chromoly and can be built with any bolt pattern you desire. They are also made in the USA, this would allow you to keep your factory YJ bolt pattern. The best way to start would be to cut off all the brackets on the axle tubes and grind them smooth. Have someone weld the leaf spring perches on with some shock mounts to follow that matches your desired pinion angle. The only issue is the front axle; it wont work. You need an axle that has a leaf spring provision machined/cast into the housing. It needs to be SUA as well if you are keeping your springs under the axle; a little hard to find these days honestly. However, Dynatrac is the only aftermarket axle company who still can build an axle for a YJ front that has provisions for a SUA front setup. [/QUOTE]
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