Topic: Dana 44 rear questions

[dan684]

Hey guys, I just picked up a rear d44 from an Isuzu Rodeo. Here are the specs..

63" wms to wms
4.10 gears
Limited Slip
Disc Brakes
6 on 5.5

I have a few questions.

1-What do i need to look for to adapt the flange to a spicer u-joint. I have a 95 YJ and i think it uses a 1330 u-joint. Ive been that regular d44 parts will work with this axle, but have any of you successfully done this?

2- How do I go about adapting the e-brake to my yj. it has the outer rotors and inner drums like a ford 8.8.

Thank in advance for the help.

Dan

[Jeffy]

1) I haven't done an Isuzu but I know it's been done before.  You can do the yoke two different ways.  One is to replace the flange with a standard yoke.  The other is to get an flange to yoke adapter.

2) You might just try hooking them up and seeing if it works.  I haven't seen those brakes up close though.  I'd assume that they use the standard cable ends and will hook up, even though the cables might not be the right length.

[dan684]

The problem i have with the e-brake is that whoever pulled this rear-end torched all the lines.  Will my cables from the d35 hook up, or will i need the cables for this axle?

I will probably get a d44 yoke to replace the flange.

[Jeffy]

Well, the cables are usually standardized.  They aren't much more then a properly cut cable with a sleeve and a shot at the end.  I'd go ahead and use your cables since they are the right length.  The ends should be the same.  You'll need a screwdriver to press the clips on the sleeve to get the cable off.

[dan684]

I was told that a D30 toke would bolt right up to a D44.  does anyone know this to be true?  I have a spare D30 yoke already.  

*UPDATE*
I have cut all the old 4-link brackets off.  Gotta finish grinding and get some spring perches and it'll be ready.  I think i am going to wait till i go SOA to install this because im not going to be running anything bigger than a 33 until i do.