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Offline Jeffy

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« on: August 16, 2006, 12:31:59 PM »
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« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2006, 01:45:39 PM »
Damn....that's within 3 hours of me....should I be worried with the high miles and the rust??  I would re-gear anyway.  New mounting brackets would have to be welded on??  Aren't there kits for that??

Sorry for all the questions, but I'm a "buy it new and have it installed" kind of guy due to my lack of mechanical experience.

This may be too good to pass up.  Thanks.

EDIT:  Anyone want to take a guess at the cost for the additional parts and labor to get this thing on my TJ?  Assuming new gears for the rear as well as the front (would go to 4.88's)....also, if you feel it is worth it.
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« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2006, 04:12:40 PM »
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Damn....that's within 3 hours of me....should I be worried with the high miles and the rust??  I would re-gear anyway.  New mounting brackets would have to be welded on??  Aren't there kits for that??

Sorry for all the questions, but I'm a "buy it new and have it installed" kind of guy due to my lack of mechanical experience.

This may be too good to pass up.  Thanks.

EDIT:  Anyone want to take a guess at the cost for the additional parts and labor to get this thing on my TJ?  Assuming new gears for the rear as well as the front (would go to 4.88's)....also, if you feel it is worth it.


I spent around $800-1000 for my rear axle to get it to where it is today.  That's with a Detroit and gear change.  I've rebuilt the brakes pretty much completely and replaced one axle shaft that was bent.

You'll need to move your TJ brackets over to the axle which will be a bit of a pain but if you've got the tools then go for it.
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« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2006, 05:01:09 PM »
so...you're saying I should get it.....considering brand new, ready to install is around $2,400....I could make out pretty well with this...
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« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2006, 05:09:30 PM »
The tools ands some welding knowledge...

I've never done it (thank goodness)...  But you have to weld the coil spring plates at a specific angle.  Then the upper and lower control arm brackets need specifics too...  Shock mounts, rear anti-swaybar mount and track bar mounts need to be added too...  

I think Rubicon Express sells a kit...   :roll:
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« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2006, 05:11:48 PM »
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so...you're saying I should get it.....considering brand new, ready to install is around $2,400....I could make out pretty well with this...


Well, if you're up for fabricating then it might be worth it.  Otherwise go for a TJ D44.
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« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2006, 06:22:15 PM »
Heh, thats less than 30 mins from my house.... I think I even know the guy that is selling it. To bad in not a welder, I would buy it cash.... I want a D44 F&R so I can put ARBs in it.
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« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2006, 09:16:52 PM »
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I think Rubicon Express sells a kit...   :roll:


damn...another $300 just for the brackets...probably $400-$500 for someone else to do all the welding and install the gears....

http://www.rubiconexpress.com/dynamic/mainpage.asp?folderid=218
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« Reply #8 on: August 16, 2006, 09:24:24 PM »
Call your Jeep dealer...  Ask them how much a bare D44 housing costs...

($600.00)??

Inner axles, carrier, R&P set, install kit????  Brakes too (Currie, Ford Explorer style)
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« Reply #9 on: August 17, 2006, 04:00:44 PM »
It will be interesting to see what it sells for. Thats a good price as it sits now.

I paid:

250.00 XJ D44                      - Craigs List
300.00 RE Bracket Kit           - Rubicon Express
100.00 Gears and Install Kit  - Craigs List
175.00 Gear Install               - Local Shop

Sub Total 825.00

Add
250.00 Used TrueTrac           - JU Forum
400.00 Disk Brake Kit           - Streetrod Manufacturing Co.

Axle install - me

Total 1475.00
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« Reply #10 on: August 17, 2006, 04:27:49 PM »
:yikes:
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« Reply #11 on: August 17, 2006, 04:52:07 PM »
grrrrr.....I wish I was the only person who knew about this....just once, can I be the only one bidding??  Up to $177.50.
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« Reply #12 on: August 17, 2006, 04:54:18 PM »
Quote from: "iismet"
It will be interesting to see what it sells for. Thats a good price as it sits now.

I paid:

250.00 XJ D44                      - Craigs List
300.00 RE Bracket Kit           - Rubicon Express
100.00 Gears and Install Kit  - Craigs List
175.00 Gear Install               - Local Shop

Sub Total 825.00

Add
250.00 Used TrueTrac           - JU Forum
400.00 Disk Brake Kit           - Streetrod Manufacturing Co.

Axle install - me

Total 1475.00


so....did you weld the new brackets on??  How difficult?  I'm assuming everything worked out.....was yours as rusty as this one...just a little worried about that.
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« Reply #13 on: August 17, 2006, 06:10:24 PM »
So far I have ground off the old brackets. We are measuring this week for the new brackets. Mine came out of an operating Cherokee and was not rusty at all. I degreased it and pressure washed it. Will paint with POR15. I would not worry to much about rust it just means more prep time. I don't see the brackets as that big of a deal. I have already installed an SYE so my plan is to measure the pinion angle as it sits now, rotate the 44 to the same angle on the bench, and weld on the brackets.
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« Reply #14 on: August 17, 2006, 09:01:08 PM »
christ...outbid again...and now I'm wondering if I should go up over $200 for this thing...was really hoping I would get it for under $200 since it will cost $50 in gas just to pick it up....oh well....I think I'm done.

Won't have the money to do a full install until next February anyways.

ooooo...real sex coming on...yes.
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