Jeep wj dana 44 front axle swap

Jeep TJ/XJ Full Width Front 44 Swap Kit/Truss

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Full Width Dana 44 Swap Kit (For TJ/LJ/XJ/MJ)


The early Ford Dana 44 is a popular option due to it's wider width, availability with a matching 9" rear, driverside drop, factory disc brakes (76+), many steering options, available locking hub options, and increased strength over the Dana 30 found in most TJs/XJs. Factory style adjustable front suspension, 4 links, 3 links, or radius arm ("Y-links") can be used along with this truss for a great front axle swap. This truss is laser cut from a combination of 1/4" and 3/16" steel. This kit includes: lower control arm mounts, upper control arm mounts, and left/right spring/shock combo mounts (passenger side/right mount has built in panhard/trackbar mount for use with factory style/aftermarket TJ/XJ panhard bar.

Truss, upper control arm brackets, panhard and coil/shock combo brackets all feature locating tabs that interlock for easy self-jigging/assembly. No measuring required to set the upper control arm mounts properly in relation to each other!

Our machined coil correction plates and coil retainer's are included! These prevent spring bowing (usually associated with the coil sitting on a flat surface) and retain the coil even under full extension of your suspension travel. These are weld on so you're free to position them front to back as you please to best suite your configuration. The retainer plate is fastened through the coil correction plate - which comes pre tapped to 1/2"-13 - hardware included!

Wheel spacers or different wheels may be required to maintain turning radius without having tires rub on the lower control arms depending on your tire size/configuration.

Upper control arm mounts are placed a bit higher (due to the geometry of the larger Dana 44 center section vs the Dana 30 center section) in relationship to the axle tube. Adjustable upper control arms are highly recommended. This truss will work with most front "Y-link"/radius arms that have the upper control arm affixed to the lower control arm.

Welding should be done by a competent welder/shop. Some grinding may be required for best fit. Instructions for setting caster properly etc is e-mailed at the time of your order.

Not sure how to choose a front housing or need help identifying one? Check out The Ranger Station!

Re-tubing of axle housing will likely be required for 1978-1979 Ford housings that have "cast wedges"; we highly recommend finding another axle housing if you already have a 78-79 housing (does *not* apply to housings from leaf-sprung trucks)

*Axle swaps may require use of wheel adapters or new wheels depending on the desired lug pattern for your vehicle*

*Front Truss+Accessories only; you will need to source an axle housing of your own* Upper control arm bushings will be required as well and we carry them here.

*PRODUCT SHIPS BARE METAL & UNWELDED*

An installation summary can be found by clicking here.

Jeep wj dana 44 front axle swap

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Jeep wj dana 44 front axle swap

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Jeep WJ

What front axle is in a WJ?

The Dana Model 30 front axle is used in WJ Grand Cherokee's from 1999-04. Your off-road ride's all about power, steering and the ability to move forward over any terrain. However, it doesn't magically... accomplish these goals.

Can you convert a Dana 30 to Dana 44?

Everything from the knuckles out including axle shfts will interchange. Just keep in mind that the dana 30 knuckles are 6 bolt while the dana 44 are 8 bolt. If you want disc brakes and are using the dana 30 outers you will need chevy/ FSJ caliper brackets and calipers.

Are all Dana 44 housings the same?

Not all 44s are equal.

What Jeep has a Dana 44 front axle?

The new Jeep® Wrangler JL comes with redesigned Dana axles as standard equipment. The Wrangler Sport and Sahara come with Dana 30™ axles in front and Dana 35™ AdvanTEK® axles in the rear, while the Rubicon comes equipped with Dana 44™ AdvanTEK® axles in front and rear.