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Post by xjweeble on Mar 29, 2005 21:01:09 GMT -3
Iv been having a hard time finding a drivers side drop D44 for my XJ. So i was thinking why cant i flip the axle and install reverse cut gears, making it HP. Then cut and turn the knukles for the corrct caster. Im having a hard time visualising if the gears will drive in the correct direction with the RC gears. Any thoughts?
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Post by dsgray16 on Mar 29, 2005 22:05:13 GMT -3
I thought "waggy" 44's cam in D/S drop durring a few years?? But seems to me that cutting the knuckles off and everything else, and then re-welding it would be an enormous pain in the @ss, and thats if its even possible to do this...my $.02
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Post by xjweeble on Mar 29, 2005 22:49:58 GMT -3
Yeah some of them were DS drop. Iv looked at about 6 in the area not one was what i wanted. I just did a lil mockup and it wont work by just flipping it. I would need to press out the tubes and swap sides. Cutting the knuckles off is prety simple but pressing tubes out is a PITA.
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Post by JeepTJ00 on Mar 29, 2005 23:04:14 GMT -3
I would not do that. The HP axle has a drain hole/path for the correct oil flow through the whole diff. You could cause some bad things if you try and flip it. not to say all the work involved.
Bob
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Post by xjweeble on Mar 29, 2005 23:05:57 GMT -3
yeah i was thinkign of some kinda oil slinger. I know some axles were produced with them.
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Post by JeepTJ00 on Mar 29, 2005 23:17:06 GMT -3
what tires are you planning on running?
I have my Dana 30 HP all ready to bolt up, iwth the HD RE brackets welded on.
Bob
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Post by xjweeble on Mar 29, 2005 23:35:43 GMT -3
im lookin to run 35-37 inch rubber. Iv got D30s up the wazoo. Im lookin to run D44s f/r. i have a Rear 44 now but im giving that back to bluerocket as soon as i can find a set of axles. Thanks for the offer
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Post by SPYDER on Mar 29, 2005 23:42:09 GMT -3
rubi 44, and waggy 44, or just get a d300 t-case and run passenger side drop.
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Post by jeepgod on Mar 29, 2005 23:52:19 GMT -3
explain your reasoning on getign a d44 frt? are you breaking the d30 frts? going to run large tires etc?
just curious? cause i run a hp30 w/ detroit and superior axles shafts w/ 35 " boogers and don't have any real issues. and i am not how would you say? "easy on the throttle"
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Post by xjweeble on Mar 30, 2005 0:15:06 GMT -3
Bluerocket has told me how your "not easy" on your axles. ;D If i ran a Super 30 that would be about the 30s limits right? WIth a 44 i have a larger R&P, bigger brakes and more room for upgrades if i need them. I have broken spiders in a 30 and Bluerocket has broken 2 of the smaller ujoint 30 shafts now. Made me kind of uneasy.
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Post by jps4jeep on Mar 30, 2005 9:59:28 GMT -3
No you can not flip a LO-pinion to be a HP axle.
D44's that will fit your aplication...
66-79 Bronco's
IH scouts
IH Tavelalls
Waggy's
older SFA F150
F250 (HD)
or while at it, just get one out of a chevy and put a D300 T case in
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Post by dsgray16 on Mar 30, 2005 11:18:36 GMT -3
explain your reasoning on getign a d44 frt? are you breaking the d30 frts? going to run large tires etc? just curious? cause i run a hp30 w/ detroit and superior axles shafts w/ 35 " boogers and don't have any real issues. and i am not how would you say? "easy on the throttle" Yeah this is what i was telly bobby when he was asking me about it last night. With superior axle shaft upgrades and a full locker that replaces the carrier, HP D30's are VERY similar to a D44 in strength and can easily handle 35's...only seems to make sence since you got so many D30's laying around |
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Post by xjweeble on Mar 30, 2005 18:37:38 GMT -3
I said 35-37 inch tires. I may go bigger. Polishing up a 30 will let me run 35s. Then what. For less i can run a 44 and have room for upgrades. Also D30 brakes are not exactly up to the task of stopping big meats. Anyone know if D30 balljoints are as big as the 44s?
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Post by XfaCtoR on Mar 30, 2005 18:55:49 GMT -3
why not buy a currie hp 9" f/r
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Post by xjweeble on Mar 30, 2005 19:02:39 GMT -3
why not buy a currie hp 9" f/r Bc i dont have that kinda cash layin aruond. Want to start up the buy jesses axles for him fund? ;D |
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