I prefer to think of the aluminum-bodied chain-driven NP-231 as a "fusible
link" that is protecting the rest of my drive train from serious damage.
But as I said, there are lots of things to think about, before picking up
wrenches.

Earle

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:438378D5.537F4EDC@***.net...
> Hi Earle,
> It would also mean he'd have to buy a Real Dana 20 or 300 transfer
> to run the driveshaft down the right side.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Earle Horton wrote:
> >
> > This would mean drums on the front of the TJ, if I read the original
poster
> > right, as stating that both D44s have new drum brakes. I don't know how
> > that would work, or how many parts he would have to buy, to make the six
> > bolt hubs fit his disk brakes. I am sure that drums big enough to stop
an
> > 81 Cherokee would be adequate for a TJ, but there are potential legal
issues
> > if you ever get into an accident. I am not entirely against the swap,
but
> > there are things to think about. A good machine shop could probably
make
> > the rear axles take 5 on 4.5 rims, but it would be a good idea to ask
first,
> > to determine the price.
> >
> > Earle

 

I prefer to think of the aluminum-bodied chain-driven NP-231 as a "fusible
link" that is protecting the rest of my drive train from serious damage.
But as I said, there are lots of things to think about, before picking up
wrenches.

Earle

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:438378D5.537F4EDC@***.net...
> Hi Earle,
> It would also mean he'd have to buy a Real Dana 20 or 300 transfer
> to run the driveshaft down the right side.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Earle Horton wrote:
> >
> > This would mean drums on the front of the TJ, if I read the original
poster
> > right, as stating that both D44s have new drum brakes. I don't know how
> > that would work, or how many parts he would have to buy, to make the six
> > bolt hubs fit his disk brakes. I am sure that drums big enough to stop
an
> > 81 Cherokee would be adequate for a TJ, but there are potential legal
issues
> > if you ever get into an accident. I am not entirely against the swap,
but
> > there are things to think about. A good machine shop could probably
make
> > the rear axles take 5 on 4.5 rims, but it would be a good idea to ask
first,
> > to determine the price.
> >
> > Earle

 

I prefer to think of the aluminum-bodied chain-driven NP-231 as a "fusible
link" that is protecting the rest of my drive train from serious damage.
But as I said, there are lots of things to think about, before picking up
wrenches.

Earle

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:438378D5.537F4EDC@***.net...
> Hi Earle,
> It would also mean he'd have to buy a Real Dana 20 or 300 transfer
> to run the driveshaft down the right side.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Earle Horton wrote:
> >
> > This would mean drums on the front of the TJ, if I read the original
poster
> > right, as stating that both D44s have new drum brakes. I don't know how
> > that would work, or how many parts he would have to buy, to make the six
> > bolt hubs fit his disk brakes. I am sure that drums big enough to stop
an
> > 81 Cherokee would be adequate for a TJ, but there are potential legal
issues
> > if you ever get into an accident. I am not entirely against the swap,
but
> > there are things to think about. A good machine shop could probably
make
> > the rear axles take 5 on 4.5 rims, but it would be a good idea to ask
first,
> > to determine the price.
> >
> > Earle

 

LOL

Earle Horton wrote:
>
> I prefer to think of the aluminum-bodied chain-driven NP-231 as a "fusible
> link" that is protecting the rest of my drive train from serious damage.
> But as I said, there are lots of things to think about, before picking up
> wrenches.
>
> Earle

 

LOL

Earle Horton wrote:
>
> I prefer to think of the aluminum-bodied chain-driven NP-231 as a "fusible
> link" that is protecting the rest of my drive train from serious damage.
> But as I said, there are lots of things to think about, before picking up
> wrenches.
>
> Earle

 

LOL

Earle Horton wrote:
>
> I prefer to think of the aluminum-bodied chain-driven NP-231 as a "fusible
> link" that is protecting the rest of my drive train from serious damage.
> But as I said, there are lots of things to think about, before picking up
> wrenches.
>
> Earle

 

That is right, the pumkin is on the wrong side. Tell ya what Eric, how
about I pick those axles up from you, and I won't even charge you a service
fee :) Actually those are the exact axles I am looking for, if you are
interested in selling and either live close enough or shipping reasonable I
may be interested in them.


"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:438378D5.537F4EDC@***.net...
> Hi Earle,
> It would also mean he'd have to buy a Real Dana 20 or 300 transfer
> to run the driveshaft down the right side.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Earle Horton wrote:
>>
>> This would mean drums on the front of the TJ, if I read the original
>> poster
>> right, as stating that both D44s have new drum brakes. I don't know how
>> that would work, or how many parts he would have to buy, to make the six
>> bolt hubs fit his disk brakes. I am sure that drums big enough to stop
>> an
>> 81 Cherokee would be adequate for a TJ, but there are potential legal
>> issues
>> if you ever get into an accident. I am not entirely against the swap,
>> but
>> there are things to think about. A good machine shop could probably make
>> the rear axles take 5 on 4.5 rims, but it would be a good idea to ask
>> first,
>> to determine the price.
>>
>> Earle

 

That is right, the pumkin is on the wrong side. Tell ya what Eric, how
about I pick those axles up from you, and I won't even charge you a service
fee :) Actually those are the exact axles I am looking for, if you are
interested in selling and either live close enough or shipping reasonable I
may be interested in them.


"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:438378D5.537F4EDC@***.net...
> Hi Earle,
> It would also mean he'd have to buy a Real Dana 20 or 300 transfer
> to run the driveshaft down the right side.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Earle Horton wrote:
>>
>> This would mean drums on the front of the TJ, if I read the original
>> poster
>> right, as stating that both D44s have new drum brakes. I don't know how
>> that would work, or how many parts he would have to buy, to make the six
>> bolt hubs fit his disk brakes. I am sure that drums big enough to stop
>> an
>> 81 Cherokee would be adequate for a TJ, but there are potential legal
>> issues
>> if you ever get into an accident. I am not entirely against the swap,
>> but
>> there are things to think about. A good machine shop could probably make
>> the rear axles take 5 on 4.5 rims, but it would be a good idea to ask
>> first,
>> to determine the price.
>>
>> Earle

 

That is right, the pumkin is on the wrong side. Tell ya what Eric, how
about I pick those axles up from you, and I won't even charge you a service
fee :) Actually those are the exact axles I am looking for, if you are
interested in selling and either live close enough or shipping reasonable I
may be interested in them.


"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:438378D5.537F4EDC@***.net...
> Hi Earle,
> It would also mean he'd have to buy a Real Dana 20 or 300 transfer
> to run the driveshaft down the right side.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Earle Horton wrote:
>>
>> This would mean drums on the front of the TJ, if I read the original
>> poster
>> right, as stating that both D44s have new drum brakes. I don't know how
>> that would work, or how many parts he would have to buy, to make the six
>> bolt hubs fit his disk brakes. I am sure that drums big enough to stop
>> an
>> 81 Cherokee would be adequate for a TJ, but there are potential legal
>> issues
>> if you ever get into an accident. I am not entirely against the swap,
>> but
>> there are things to think about. A good machine shop could probably make
>> the rear axles take 5 on 4.5 rims, but it would be a good idea to ask
>> first,
>> to determine the price.
>>
>> Earle

 

I only plan on using the rear anyway, and yes it's a 6-bolt pattern. The
rear is in great shape (just about new everything -- bearings, shoes,
rotors, brake lines, repainted, etc.). I measured from drum to drum last
night and it seems to be the same width as my D35.

I need to pull the cover and make sure everything works OK. And the rotors
need to be turned -- they were outside and got a bit of rust on the inside.

Eric
"Rusted" <no@email.com> wrote in message
news:K9zgf.548$x56.121@fe16.usenetserver.com...
> They should be a six bolt pattern. You will need to either swap both
> axles, or find a way to convert that rear to a 5 on 4.5 so you don't have
> mis-matched rims. From memory width is a little wider on the D44's. I
> think you will be best to swap both axles.
>
> "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> news:RUxgf.8717$%i.474@tornado.texas.rr.com...
>> Here's the deal:
>>
>> 1. I am picking up a set of D44s from an 81 Cherokee tomorrow. For free.
>>
>> 2. They have 4.56s (so the owner thinks...). Also have new brakes, drum
>> to drum, new brake lines, etc.
>>
>> 3. They have spring perches for an XJ already welded on (he was going to
>> put it in his XJ before he sold it).
>>
>> I have no desire to swap out my D30. It does just fine. But that D35....
>> one break is enough for me... what would it take? Anyone found any
>> writeups? Other than the obvious spring cups, shock mounts, etc, is there
>> anything funky? Are they wider/skinnier than the D35? Bolt patterns?
>> Since they're older, I assume (and hope) they aren't c-clip...
>>
>> Is this going to be more trouble than it's worth? Thanks!
>>
>> - Eric
>> 99 TJ SE
>>
>
>
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