[Kyle]

Im going to be picking up a d44 from a JY around December, what sorts of things would you guys replace while the axle is out of the jeep and easy to work on?

 

[Belto]

IDK, checking the fuel tank... maybe some under coat..

 

[JeepGodXJ]

I would probably do some underbody maintenance. Cleaning, paint, rust removal, that type of stuff.

 

[Kyle]

I meant to the axle itself, the underside of my jeep is in fine condition, the axle from the JY might not be in that sort of condition.

 

[Mudderoy]

How about a truss?

 

[Kyle]

How about a truss?

Its a possibility that I hadn't thought of but being a college student cash is pretty tight, what about essentials to the axle itself?

 

[TrueBlueXJ]

Inspect the shaft splines for wear. Inspect the R&P for metal shavings/scarring. (If you're changing the gears, don't worry about it. ) Change the fluids. Change the drums/shoes/spring kits/wheel cylinders. Sand that puppy down and shoot a coat of paint then a coat of rubberized undercoating. That's the main stuff I can think of.

 

[JeepGodXJ]

I meant to the axle itself, the underside of my jeep is in fine condition, the axle from the JY might not be in that sort of condition.

oops took it the wrong way.

I personally would put in some Yukon axleshafts. Then scrub it down with a wire brush and get crazy with a spray paint can.

 

[Kyle]

Seals?

 

[JeepGodXJ]

Seals?

That would prob be good also, along with everything TrueBlueXJ said

 

[Kyle]

That would prob be good also, along with everything TrueBlueXJ said

Sounds good, anything else?

 

[JeepGodXJ]

Sounds good, anything else?

Diff cover?

 

[Kyle]

Diff cover?

Already thought about that one

 

[JeepGodXJ]

Already thought about that one

Well i'm outa ideas. Sounds like everything possible was already mentioned.

 

[Kyle]

Sounds good, thanks guys.

 

[Belto]

I meant to the axle itself, the underside of my jeep is in fine condition, the axle from the JY might not be in that sort of condition.

ahh sorry IDK.. lol :rofl:

 

[TimGixxerman]

Sounds good, anything else?

Yea when your done ship it to me.:rofl::rofl::rofl::hi:

 

[cosxjfan]

A D44, you don't need chromo shafts or a truss, unless you're planning on tires bigger than 35s, and I don't even know if you'd need them then!! Check it out, maybe replace the seals, change the fluid, put on a HD cover, rattle can it and call it good!!

 

[Kyle]

A D44, you don't need chromo shafts or a truss, unless you're planning on tires bigger than 35s, and I don't even know if you'd need them then!! Check it out, maybe replace the seals, change the fluid, put on a HD cover, rattle can it and call it good!!

Thats pretty much what I was thinking, a HD cover is a must.

 

[TripleXJ]

Check and make sure the Yoke isn't worn out, I read about a guy on anoughter forum who bought an 8.8 and did the swap and first time out the Yoke broke because it was wore out and loose