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    Front D44 swap into Daily Driver YJ problems

    I just learned that the shop that was going to help me install my front D44 from an 89 Wagoneer wont do it now - He did not realize it will be my daily driver as well as trail rig. He has safety issues with the caster, and possible death wobble ( I understand.. He s a good guy, and at least...
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    Dana 44 parts buying Questions

    FOR SALE : MINT : (4)Brand New 15x10 Cragar Soft 8s I just bought a pair of 44s, off an 89 FSJ. I want to gear them to 4.09, and I think replace the bearings/ seals etc since Ill have them apart. ( Not sure if I need to though, so what do you all think...?) I see so many Dana 44s used in...
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    FOR SALE : MINT : (4)Brand New 15x10 Cragar Soft 8s

    FOR SALE : MINT : 2 month old 15x10 Cragar Soft 8s THey are $70 each new, Ill take $200 for the 4 Check out the hoobness member pics - Tires/caps/lugnuts not included... They fit my stock hubs on my 87 YJ, D30 / D35 Quadtratec lists them fitting 87 - 05 Wranglers.. They have only been...
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    12.5" tire on 8" rim? ** Yes or No?

    Spicer U joints thanks guys, Im goin with the 8s.
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    12.5" tire on 8" rim? ** Yes or No?

    what about treadwear on the street? Will they wear prematurly if mounted on a rim 4" narrower..? Do I risk any safety issues? easier blowouts..?
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    12.5" tire on 8" rim? ** Yes or No?

    RE: Sensors and vacuum I just bought a set of 15x10 Cragar 398s in March. I mounted 33 x 12.5 Goodyear MTRs on them. I just bought a pair of Dana 44s last week. The lug pattern doent match the wheels. I have to get new rims. Ill get the same ones, but I noticed I can save $20 rim if I go to...
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    Swapping frame and Tub... Need advice...

    RE: BFG Muds I hear you wit the rain man. It sux. Luckily im in a garage. I too need to train for bike riding, Im doing the Mass MS charity ride in late June. Stuck goin to the gym on stationary bikes for now... Cant wait til my Jeep is done!!!1
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    Swapping frame and Tub... Need advice...

    Started officially dismantling it sunday night. It has gone much faster that I thought. I began by taking out the seats, console, heater box, dash, then made my way to the hood, wiring harness, then the fenders, steering column, powerboster and master cyld as one unit, slave cyld, then the...
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    89 wagoneer axle specs?

    thanks agin bounty
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    89 wagoneer axle specs?

    88 Cherokee running rich, burning gas, lurching INteresting. Ive had the posi lok setup in my YJ for years now, worked great got it cuz my vacuum lines broke and it was recomennded that I went with that insead of fixing the vacuum setup. Will the D30 posilok I have now be transferable to my new...
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    89 wagoneer axle specs?

    Re: RE: combat advice thanks, BTW, If that is what Im dealing with (CAD - find out thursday) can I just swap in some solid axles from another vehicle or aftermarket source (superior for example), add some hub locks.. and then put a metal plate over where the vacuum motor was? Or - are the...
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    89 wagoneer axle specs?

    Gas Tank Leak what does CAD stand for?
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    89 wagoneer axle specs?

    RE: Tread Lightly Master Trainer available thaks guys, the guy I bought the pair of D44s from says there shouldnt be much of an issue - I dont even need to move spring perches if I dont want to... Im not sure what to believe, I want it to be a DD the way it is now, just tougher. Not sure about...
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    89 wagoneer axle specs?

    where can I get info on an 89 waggoneer? I have looked on the www, for a while, but cant find what Im looking for. I just bought some D44s from an 89 wagoneer and want the specs on them, I cant get ahold of the seller, and dont have them yet to see for myself. So any info, or where to look...
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    SOA with 4" lift springs - Good or Bad??

    RE: Re: RE: 1979 CJ 7 Thanks again guys!!
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    SOA with 4" lift springs - Good or Bad??

    Im about to almost completly dismantle my YJ as i swap out my crunchy, flakey-rusty frame and tub for less rusty frame and tub... I also am swapping out the axles for a pair of Dana 44s from a Waggoneer. Since I will need to grind and weld the D44s anyway to make them fit, I thought about a SOA...
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    Wagoneer Dana 44 bolt pattern?

    Bad teeth on my soft top! Advice please.... You guessed it, Dave in Ashby! After reading up on them and your reply, I wonder if I want to do all that. I m reading an article on offroad.com and it seems the labor is kind of rough. I got no problem with any of it except the fabrication. I lack...
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    Wagoneer Dana 44 bolt pattern?

    RE: 95 YJ for sale Hi, I just bought a pair of 6 lug Dana 44s off a Wagoneer for my YJ ... The guy I bought them from said they are a perfect fit to the YJ. Im guessing the Dana 44 front is manually locked..? So the posi will be up for sale. What is the bolt pattern for the 6 lug Dana 44...
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    Swapping frame and Tub... Need advice...

    Hi, I am about to purchase a YJ frame, tub and a pair of dana 44s as a package ( $1300!! ) I need the tub and frame as I have no rear shock mount, and my rear shackle is about to fall off.. And the tub, although it looks nice, it needs a floor and left ricker, as weel as other rusty bubbles...
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    Do I need the computer in my 87 YJ?

    Re: RE: the wave And the answer is... NO, it works with out it, provided you have a similar set up. I unplugged it, started it and it ran and drove no differently. Everything works, except my heater fan, which i think is because I cut the wire assumming it was part of the bundle that went to...
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