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  1. 05/29/2011, 09:23 PM #1
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    I am now the owner of a...

    ...Wagoneer Dana 44 front axle for a SAS. Step one (of many many slow steps) is complete. I plan on stripping it down, repainting it, replacing anything that needs replacing and then it will go into hybernation until the rest of the parts collection is completed....think loooooonnnnnnnngggggggggg term project.
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  2. 05/30/2011, 05:33 AM #2
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    Gear Grats Bro...

    We'll just wait here...
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  3. 05/30/2011, 02:07 PM #3
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    Isn't that axle quite a bit wider than ours? Why not just get an Isuzu 12 bolt Dana44?

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  4. 05/30/2011, 02:54 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marlin View Post
    Isn't that axle quite a bit wider than ours? Why not just get an Isuzu 12 bolt Dana44?
    About 2 inches. Will probably run 1 inch spacers in rear and wheels with a bit more rear spacing.
    Ah, $50 for the 44 and way more parts available!
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  5. 05/30/2011, 02:59 PM #5
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    Wasn't the Isuzu D-44 a rear axle...
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  6. 05/30/2011, 03:02 PM #6
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    Here is what it looks like as of now...






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  7. 05/30/2011, 06:11 PM #7
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    Not too shabby for $50... now the work begins... at least after you get all the parts together
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    You could always go this route....lol:
    https://www.independent4x.com/mercha...roducts_id=438
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  9. 05/30/2011, 06:44 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marlin View Post
    You could always go this route....lol:
    https://www.independent4x.com/mercha...roducts_id=438
    My birthday is in Sept., pm me for my shipping addy!
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  10. 05/31/2011, 08:56 AM #10
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    Thats funny Billy!
    Good luck with your project! Better be done before MOAB 2013. Saw you may be missing 2012. Good luck with that venture also!
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  11. 05/31/2011, 09:16 AM #11
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    that's only $50? wow! is it going to use coil springs or leave springs?
    '93 Trooper 3" lift 32"s. '00 VX
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  12. 05/31/2011, 09:25 AM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by WillyLin View Post
    that's only $50? wow! is it going to use coil springs or leave springs?
    If I can find the "right" deal...coilovers. 3 or 4 linked.
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    Measured the axle today....stock VX WMS-WMS 62" the waggy 44 64". Just as I thought from eyeballing it.

    Going to start searching for a 92-95 Trooper tcase to drop the revolution gears in and get rid of the TOD case. Hopefully be able to find one in the local yards for cheap. Then I will learn to tear it down to put the gears in!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Triathlete View Post
    Measured the axle today....stock VX WMS-WMS 62" the waggy 44 64". Just as I thought from eyeballing it.

    Going to start searching for a 92-95 Trooper tcase to drop the revolution gears in and get rid of the TOD case. Hopefully be able to find one in the local yards for cheap. Then I will learn to tear it down to put the gears in!
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    http://www.car-part.com/cgi-bin/sear...erPage=1&iKey=

    Lots of "grade A's" in your neck of the woods...
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    Thanks for that link Dub! Now I have an estimate of cost.
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