Dana 44 in TJ question
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Re: Dana 44 in TJ question
Another easy way to tell is to crawl under it, and look at the fill
hole. If it's a threaded metal bolt, it's a 44. If it's like a plastic
plug, 35c. But ya, you'd have to crawl under that way hehehe. If you
use the apple vs. oval, you can typically tell by just squatting. :)
Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
On Tue, 3 Aug 2004 18:30:04 -0700, "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote:
>The D44 differential has a shape like an apple. It is very obvious once you
>see one.
>
>
>
>
>"HardwareLust" <no0ne@nowhere.com> wrote in message
>news:PUVPc.20769$Je5.2479@nwrddc03.gnilink.net. ..
>> I'm shopping for a used TJ. Is there an easy way to tell if it's got the
>> Dana 44 rear end in it?
>>
>> I think that you had to get 4.0 liter engine to get the Dana 44, right?
>Am
>> I reduced to crawling underneath each and every Jeep that I take a look
>at,
>> or are there other clues?
>>
>> And, what does the Dana 44 look like versus the 35? Can someone point me
>to
>> a link with some good pics so I know what I am looking at?
>>
>> Thanks!
>> H.
>>
>>
>
hole. If it's a threaded metal bolt, it's a 44. If it's like a plastic
plug, 35c. But ya, you'd have to crawl under that way hehehe. If you
use the apple vs. oval, you can typically tell by just squatting. :)
Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
On Tue, 3 Aug 2004 18:30:04 -0700, "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote:
>The D44 differential has a shape like an apple. It is very obvious once you
>see one.
>
>
>
>
>"HardwareLust" <no0ne@nowhere.com> wrote in message
>news:PUVPc.20769$Je5.2479@nwrddc03.gnilink.net. ..
>> I'm shopping for a used TJ. Is there an easy way to tell if it's got the
>> Dana 44 rear end in it?
>>
>> I think that you had to get 4.0 liter engine to get the Dana 44, right?
>Am
>> I reduced to crawling underneath each and every Jeep that I take a look
>at,
>> or are there other clues?
>>
>> And, what does the Dana 44 look like versus the 35? Can someone point me
>to
>> a link with some good pics so I know what I am looking at?
>>
>> Thanks!
>> H.
>>
>>
>
#12
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Re: Dana 44 in TJ question
Another easy way to tell is to crawl under it, and look at the fill
hole. If it's a threaded metal bolt, it's a 44. If it's like a plastic
plug, 35c. But ya, you'd have to crawl under that way hehehe. If you
use the apple vs. oval, you can typically tell by just squatting. :)
Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
On Tue, 3 Aug 2004 18:30:04 -0700, "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote:
>The D44 differential has a shape like an apple. It is very obvious once you
>see one.
>
>
>
>
>"HardwareLust" <no0ne@nowhere.com> wrote in message
>news:PUVPc.20769$Je5.2479@nwrddc03.gnilink.net. ..
>> I'm shopping for a used TJ. Is there an easy way to tell if it's got the
>> Dana 44 rear end in it?
>>
>> I think that you had to get 4.0 liter engine to get the Dana 44, right?
>Am
>> I reduced to crawling underneath each and every Jeep that I take a look
>at,
>> or are there other clues?
>>
>> And, what does the Dana 44 look like versus the 35? Can someone point me
>to
>> a link with some good pics so I know what I am looking at?
>>
>> Thanks!
>> H.
>>
>>
>
hole. If it's a threaded metal bolt, it's a 44. If it's like a plastic
plug, 35c. But ya, you'd have to crawl under that way hehehe. If you
use the apple vs. oval, you can typically tell by just squatting. :)
Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
On Tue, 3 Aug 2004 18:30:04 -0700, "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote:
>The D44 differential has a shape like an apple. It is very obvious once you
>see one.
>
>
>
>
>"HardwareLust" <no0ne@nowhere.com> wrote in message
>news:PUVPc.20769$Je5.2479@nwrddc03.gnilink.net. ..
>> I'm shopping for a used TJ. Is there an easy way to tell if it's got the
>> Dana 44 rear end in it?
>>
>> I think that you had to get 4.0 liter engine to get the Dana 44, right?
>Am
>> I reduced to crawling underneath each and every Jeep that I take a look
>at,
>> or are there other clues?
>>
>> And, what does the Dana 44 look like versus the 35? Can someone point me
>to
>> a link with some good pics so I know what I am looking at?
>>
>> Thanks!
>> H.
>>
>>
>
#13
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Re: Dana 44 in TJ question
Another easy way to tell is to crawl under it, and look at the fill
hole. If it's a threaded metal bolt, it's a 44. If it's like a plastic
plug, 35c. But ya, you'd have to crawl under that way hehehe. If you
use the apple vs. oval, you can typically tell by just squatting. :)
Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
On Tue, 3 Aug 2004 18:30:04 -0700, "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote:
>The D44 differential has a shape like an apple. It is very obvious once you
>see one.
>
>
>
>
>"HardwareLust" <no0ne@nowhere.com> wrote in message
>news:PUVPc.20769$Je5.2479@nwrddc03.gnilink.net. ..
>> I'm shopping for a used TJ. Is there an easy way to tell if it's got the
>> Dana 44 rear end in it?
>>
>> I think that you had to get 4.0 liter engine to get the Dana 44, right?
>Am
>> I reduced to crawling underneath each and every Jeep that I take a look
>at,
>> or are there other clues?
>>
>> And, what does the Dana 44 look like versus the 35? Can someone point me
>to
>> a link with some good pics so I know what I am looking at?
>>
>> Thanks!
>> H.
>>
>>
>
hole. If it's a threaded metal bolt, it's a 44. If it's like a plastic
plug, 35c. But ya, you'd have to crawl under that way hehehe. If you
use the apple vs. oval, you can typically tell by just squatting. :)
Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
On Tue, 3 Aug 2004 18:30:04 -0700, "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote:
>The D44 differential has a shape like an apple. It is very obvious once you
>see one.
>
>
>
>
>"HardwareLust" <no0ne@nowhere.com> wrote in message
>news:PUVPc.20769$Je5.2479@nwrddc03.gnilink.net. ..
>> I'm shopping for a used TJ. Is there an easy way to tell if it's got the
>> Dana 44 rear end in it?
>>
>> I think that you had to get 4.0 liter engine to get the Dana 44, right?
>Am
>> I reduced to crawling underneath each and every Jeep that I take a look
>at,
>> or are there other clues?
>>
>> And, what does the Dana 44 look like versus the 35? Can someone point me
>to
>> a link with some good pics so I know what I am looking at?
>>
>> Thanks!
>> H.
>>
>>
>
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Re: Dana 44 in TJ question
On Wed, 04 Aug 2004 00:15:43 GMT, "HardwareLust" <no0ne@nowhere.com> wrote:
<snip>
>Am I reduced to crawling underneath each and every Jeep that I take a look at,
>or are there other clues?
Looking under used Jeeps is highly recommended. Besides looking for the axle
type, look for sighs of abuse. Most sellers will clean and polish the shiny
stuff till it sparkles, but it is hard to hide bashed in skid plates and general
under carriage carnage. Case in point is a good friend that keeps the top part
of his Jeep sparkling. There is hardly a scratch on it, but if you look at the
under carriage it tells the story of a wild man. There isn't a square inch that
isn't smashed, scratched, bent or re-welded. <g>
Depending upon your needs you can pass on the nice looking beater, or use your
knowledge to get a better price.
Dean
<snip>
>Am I reduced to crawling underneath each and every Jeep that I take a look at,
>or are there other clues?
Looking under used Jeeps is highly recommended. Besides looking for the axle
type, look for sighs of abuse. Most sellers will clean and polish the shiny
stuff till it sparkles, but it is hard to hide bashed in skid plates and general
under carriage carnage. Case in point is a good friend that keeps the top part
of his Jeep sparkling. There is hardly a scratch on it, but if you look at the
under carriage it tells the story of a wild man. There isn't a square inch that
isn't smashed, scratched, bent or re-welded. <g>
Depending upon your needs you can pass on the nice looking beater, or use your
knowledge to get a better price.
Dean
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Re: Dana 44 in TJ question
On Wed, 04 Aug 2004 00:15:43 GMT, "HardwareLust" <no0ne@nowhere.com> wrote:
<snip>
>Am I reduced to crawling underneath each and every Jeep that I take a look at,
>or are there other clues?
Looking under used Jeeps is highly recommended. Besides looking for the axle
type, look for sighs of abuse. Most sellers will clean and polish the shiny
stuff till it sparkles, but it is hard to hide bashed in skid plates and general
under carriage carnage. Case in point is a good friend that keeps the top part
of his Jeep sparkling. There is hardly a scratch on it, but if you look at the
under carriage it tells the story of a wild man. There isn't a square inch that
isn't smashed, scratched, bent or re-welded. <g>
Depending upon your needs you can pass on the nice looking beater, or use your
knowledge to get a better price.
Dean
<snip>
>Am I reduced to crawling underneath each and every Jeep that I take a look at,
>or are there other clues?
Looking under used Jeeps is highly recommended. Besides looking for the axle
type, look for sighs of abuse. Most sellers will clean and polish the shiny
stuff till it sparkles, but it is hard to hide bashed in skid plates and general
under carriage carnage. Case in point is a good friend that keeps the top part
of his Jeep sparkling. There is hardly a scratch on it, but if you look at the
under carriage it tells the story of a wild man. There isn't a square inch that
isn't smashed, scratched, bent or re-welded. <g>
Depending upon your needs you can pass on the nice looking beater, or use your
knowledge to get a better price.
Dean
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Re: Dana 44 in TJ question
On Wed, 04 Aug 2004 00:15:43 GMT, "HardwareLust" <no0ne@nowhere.com> wrote:
<snip>
>Am I reduced to crawling underneath each and every Jeep that I take a look at,
>or are there other clues?
Looking under used Jeeps is highly recommended. Besides looking for the axle
type, look for sighs of abuse. Most sellers will clean and polish the shiny
stuff till it sparkles, but it is hard to hide bashed in skid plates and general
under carriage carnage. Case in point is a good friend that keeps the top part
of his Jeep sparkling. There is hardly a scratch on it, but if you look at the
under carriage it tells the story of a wild man. There isn't a square inch that
isn't smashed, scratched, bent or re-welded. <g>
Depending upon your needs you can pass on the nice looking beater, or use your
knowledge to get a better price.
Dean
<snip>
>Am I reduced to crawling underneath each and every Jeep that I take a look at,
>or are there other clues?
Looking under used Jeeps is highly recommended. Besides looking for the axle
type, look for sighs of abuse. Most sellers will clean and polish the shiny
stuff till it sparkles, but it is hard to hide bashed in skid plates and general
under carriage carnage. Case in point is a good friend that keeps the top part
of his Jeep sparkling. There is hardly a scratch on it, but if you look at the
under carriage it tells the story of a wild man. There isn't a square inch that
isn't smashed, scratched, bent or re-welded. <g>
Depending upon your needs you can pass on the nice looking beater, or use your
knowledge to get a better price.
Dean
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Re: Dana 44 in TJ question
On Wed, 04 Aug 2004 00:15:43 GMT, "HardwareLust" <no0ne@nowhere.com> wrote:
<snip>
>Am I reduced to crawling underneath each and every Jeep that I take a look at,
>or are there other clues?
Looking under used Jeeps is highly recommended. Besides looking for the axle
type, look for sighs of abuse. Most sellers will clean and polish the shiny
stuff till it sparkles, but it is hard to hide bashed in skid plates and general
under carriage carnage. Case in point is a good friend that keeps the top part
of his Jeep sparkling. There is hardly a scratch on it, but if you look at the
under carriage it tells the story of a wild man. There isn't a square inch that
isn't smashed, scratched, bent or re-welded. <g>
Depending upon your needs you can pass on the nice looking beater, or use your
knowledge to get a better price.
Dean
<snip>
>Am I reduced to crawling underneath each and every Jeep that I take a look at,
>or are there other clues?
Looking under used Jeeps is highly recommended. Besides looking for the axle
type, look for sighs of abuse. Most sellers will clean and polish the shiny
stuff till it sparkles, but it is hard to hide bashed in skid plates and general
under carriage carnage. Case in point is a good friend that keeps the top part
of his Jeep sparkling. There is hardly a scratch on it, but if you look at the
under carriage it tells the story of a wild man. There isn't a square inch that
isn't smashed, scratched, bent or re-welded. <g>
Depending upon your needs you can pass on the nice looking beater, or use your
knowledge to get a better price.
Dean
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Re: Dana 44 in TJ question
Dean wrote:
> Looking under used Jeeps is highly recommended. Besides looking for
> the axle type, look for sighs of abuse. Most sellers will clean and
> polish the shiny stuff till it sparkles, but it is hard to hide
> bashed in skid plates and general under carriage carnage. Case in
> point is a good friend that keeps the top part of his Jeep sparkling.
> There is hardly a scratch on it, but if you look at the under
> carriage it tells the story of a wild man. There isn't a square inch
> that isn't smashed, scratched, bent or re-welded. <g>
>
> Depending upon your needs you can pass on the nice looking beater, or
> use your knowledge to get a better price.
>
> Dean
Aye, that's good advice. Thanks!
H.
> Looking under used Jeeps is highly recommended. Besides looking for
> the axle type, look for sighs of abuse. Most sellers will clean and
> polish the shiny stuff till it sparkles, but it is hard to hide
> bashed in skid plates and general under carriage carnage. Case in
> point is a good friend that keeps the top part of his Jeep sparkling.
> There is hardly a scratch on it, but if you look at the under
> carriage it tells the story of a wild man. There isn't a square inch
> that isn't smashed, scratched, bent or re-welded. <g>
>
> Depending upon your needs you can pass on the nice looking beater, or
> use your knowledge to get a better price.
>
> Dean
Aye, that's good advice. Thanks!
H.
#19
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Re: Dana 44 in TJ question
Dean wrote:
> Looking under used Jeeps is highly recommended. Besides looking for
> the axle type, look for sighs of abuse. Most sellers will clean and
> polish the shiny stuff till it sparkles, but it is hard to hide
> bashed in skid plates and general under carriage carnage. Case in
> point is a good friend that keeps the top part of his Jeep sparkling.
> There is hardly a scratch on it, but if you look at the under
> carriage it tells the story of a wild man. There isn't a square inch
> that isn't smashed, scratched, bent or re-welded. <g>
>
> Depending upon your needs you can pass on the nice looking beater, or
> use your knowledge to get a better price.
>
> Dean
Aye, that's good advice. Thanks!
H.
> Looking under used Jeeps is highly recommended. Besides looking for
> the axle type, look for sighs of abuse. Most sellers will clean and
> polish the shiny stuff till it sparkles, but it is hard to hide
> bashed in skid plates and general under carriage carnage. Case in
> point is a good friend that keeps the top part of his Jeep sparkling.
> There is hardly a scratch on it, but if you look at the under
> carriage it tells the story of a wild man. There isn't a square inch
> that isn't smashed, scratched, bent or re-welded. <g>
>
> Depending upon your needs you can pass on the nice looking beater, or
> use your knowledge to get a better price.
>
> Dean
Aye, that's good advice. Thanks!
H.
#20
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Re: Dana 44 in TJ question
Dean wrote:
> Looking under used Jeeps is highly recommended. Besides looking for
> the axle type, look for sighs of abuse. Most sellers will clean and
> polish the shiny stuff till it sparkles, but it is hard to hide
> bashed in skid plates and general under carriage carnage. Case in
> point is a good friend that keeps the top part of his Jeep sparkling.
> There is hardly a scratch on it, but if you look at the under
> carriage it tells the story of a wild man. There isn't a square inch
> that isn't smashed, scratched, bent or re-welded. <g>
>
> Depending upon your needs you can pass on the nice looking beater, or
> use your knowledge to get a better price.
>
> Dean
Aye, that's good advice. Thanks!
H.
> Looking under used Jeeps is highly recommended. Besides looking for
> the axle type, look for sighs of abuse. Most sellers will clean and
> polish the shiny stuff till it sparkles, but it is hard to hide
> bashed in skid plates and general under carriage carnage. Case in
> point is a good friend that keeps the top part of his Jeep sparkling.
> There is hardly a scratch on it, but if you look at the under
> carriage it tells the story of a wild man. There isn't a square inch
> that isn't smashed, scratched, bent or re-welded. <g>
>
> Depending upon your needs you can pass on the nice looking beater, or
> use your knowledge to get a better price.
>
> Dean
Aye, that's good advice. Thanks!
H.