Topic: bent rubi 44 worth buying?

[JeepBoy2000]

I have found a 04 rubicon complete disk to disk on craigslist for 600 obo. The only problem is that the axle TUBE is slightly warped. Based off of the pictures the tube does not seem to be bent that bad and it actually looks pretty straight. I don't think the shafts are bent but I know it is a possibility. I will try and talk him down to about 300 but my question to yall; is it worth it to buy this deformed d44 to replace my d35?

[Jeffy]

$600 for a bent D44?  The housing needs to be straight unless you like replacing parts.

[JeepBoy2000]

yeah I am aware of that. My dads friend says he can fix it for me. I guess i forgot to mention that haha.

[sharpxmen]

how much is bent and how it happened, that's very important. It could have hurt the carrier and possibly the locker (which is what you're after with the rubi D44, outer tubes are same as D35 but it does have disks)

[Bounty Hunter]

With the right technique, pull it straight and truss it.  As long as the locker isn't damaged.

[aka-justin]

You can get a Ford 8.8 cheaper, all set up and ready to go..  My 2 cents

This guy even takes paypal.  I plan on hitting him up, some day 

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/2101215539.html

Jeep Axle-XJ,TJ,MJ,YJ,ZJ - $500 (Azusa)

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Date: 2010-12-07, 8:09PM PST
Reply to: sale-zarzj-2101215539@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

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[jagular7]

Got to ask, why is the seller selling?

If seller is not a wheeler upgrading the axle, thus assume he's just replacing the axle do to the fact its bent.

For the price, I wouldn't look at it. There are too many hidden 'faults' that could make it not worth it. Same for your offer price. Even for the disc brake setup.

Better off with 8.8, a TJ D44, or even a D44 from a Scout or Wagoneer. Yah, to get to the non-stock axles under the TJ, you will require welding on brackets, regear, locker choice (automatic (case/lunchbox), manual (air-ARB/cable-Ox), limited slip), wheel spacer, yoke-joint match to rear ds, electrical switch/air compressor setup (if going with ARB locker, cable/shifter is included w/ Ox locker).

All these options for what kind of wheeling do you do?