D-44 axle swap

[IOPort51]

I am replacing the AMC20 in my 1977 CJ5 with a Dana 44 from a 75 CJ5 .

Do the spring perches have to move??

 

[Old Dog]

Just because I broke my 20 doesn't mean you have to change yours.

 

[IOPort51]

this has been "in the works" for a pretty good while. I am going to build the "mother of all CJ axles". A Dana 44 with OX locker and disk brakes.

I can make you a deal on a gently used AMC20 open carrier with 3.54 ratio.

Just because I broke my 20 doesn't mean you have to change yours.

 

[Old Dog]

this has been "in the works" for a pretty good while. I am going to build the "mother of all CJ axles". A Dana 44 with OX locker and disk brakes.

I can make you a deal on a gently used AMC20 open carrier with 3.54 ratio.

:drool: I think the perches are they same but I'd take a tape measure to be sure.

With your housing and my locker and 4:10 gears someone could have a good rear.

 

[IOPort51]

Just heard from my brother, He measured the 44 and can you believe that the spring center is 3/4 inch wider than the 77? that means cut them off and weld the replacements 3/8" outboard. Ain't that a kick in the head!

With this in mind I think I shall order one of these kits


Dana 44 Rear Axle Simple Swap Kit - RuffStuff Specialties

I am a bit curious how they are mounting the shocks with these mounts or maybe these are intended for the SOA mounting.

 

[Old Dog]

that is odd that they left them squared off instead if having a rad. for the axle tube cut in.

 

[IOPort51]

are you looking at the same picture I am??

that is odd that they left them squared off instead if having a rad. for the axle tube cut in.