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<blockquote data-quote="RangerRick" data-source="post: 431086" data-attributes="member: 19360"><p>Started working on the front Dana 44 axle assembly this past couple of weeks. Pictures to follow when I get the chance.</p><p></p><p>Originally back in around 2007 or 2008 when I first built the Dana 44 axle for my CJ I re-used the 5-bolt hubs, rotors, calipers, stub shafts, inner and outer knuckles off the D30 CJ wide-track axle. This was convenient to re-use the heavy duty 5/8" thick wall Chromolly steering linkage I built a year before for off-road application and the crossover high steering kit that was an expensive weld-on kit. I didn't like the idea of wasting money I already spent on things so reuse was logical.</p><p></p><p>Fast forward to 2016 when I picked up a set of heavy duty custom axles for my 1999 XJ Cherokee Classic I had at the time. The front axle was a Jeep SJ narrow-track axle modified for the XJ. It had long arm brackets welded and was normal 1/2 or 3/4 ton inners, outers, rotors and stub shafts with the internally splined lockout hubs. When I built and sold the XJ, I had put D60's and had this SJ 1/2 ton left over. I decided to upgrade the CJ to the SJ outers with 30 spline internal type hubs, larger full size brakes and the heavier full size truck rod ends. </p><p></p><p>So the job of swapping the outer knuckles outward and all related parts along with even heavier duty steering components has begun. The rotors on the SJ axle were swapped years ago for F-150 5x5.5 lug pattern so they will match the re-drilled Sterlin 8.8 rear axle and remain CJ style 5x5.5 pattern. </p><p></p><p>More to follow and the pictures when I get the chance.</p><p></p><p>RR</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RangerRick, post: 431086, member: 19360"] Started working on the front Dana 44 axle assembly this past couple of weeks. Pictures to follow when I get the chance. Originally back in around 2007 or 2008 when I first built the Dana 44 axle for my CJ I re-used the 5-bolt hubs, rotors, calipers, stub shafts, inner and outer knuckles off the D30 CJ wide-track axle. This was convenient to re-use the heavy duty 5/8" thick wall Chromolly steering linkage I built a year before for off-road application and the crossover high steering kit that was an expensive weld-on kit. I didn't like the idea of wasting money I already spent on things so reuse was logical. Fast forward to 2016 when I picked up a set of heavy duty custom axles for my 1999 XJ Cherokee Classic I had at the time. The front axle was a Jeep SJ narrow-track axle modified for the XJ. It had long arm brackets welded and was normal 1/2 or 3/4 ton inners, outers, rotors and stub shafts with the internally splined lockout hubs. When I built and sold the XJ, I had put D60's and had this SJ 1/2 ton left over. I decided to upgrade the CJ to the SJ outers with 30 spline internal type hubs, larger full size brakes and the heavier full size truck rod ends. So the job of swapping the outer knuckles outward and all related parts along with even heavier duty steering components has begun. The rotors on the SJ axle were swapped years ago for F-150 5x5.5 lug pattern so they will match the re-drilled Sterlin 8.8 rear axle and remain CJ style 5x5.5 pattern. More to follow and the pictures when I get the chance. RR [/QUOTE]
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