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D44 - Am I Missing Something?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by V8willysCJ5, Sep 25, 2020.

  1. V8willysCJ5

    V8willysCJ5 New Member

    Have a stock ‘59 d44 geared 5.38 and looking to regear a ‘71 d44 to 5.38. Am I missing something or are the r+p’s interchangeable between these two d44’s?
     
    V8willysCJ5, Sep 25, 2020
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  2. Jay's WWII Jeeps

    Jay's WWII Jeeps Member

    Should all be the same.
     
    Jay's WWII Jeeps, Sep 25, 2020
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  3. Ohiowrangler

    Ohiowrangler Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I believe the 59 will be a coarse spline pinion, 71 should be fine spline. Randy's world wide lists dana 44 from 60-83. So, I don't know for sure, Ron
     
    Ohiowrangler, Sep 25, 2020
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  4. Fireball

    Fireball Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I don't know when the split was either but I've ran across both types in the past. You just need to use the matching yoke.
     
    Fireball, Sep 25, 2020
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  5. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    If you really just want the ring and pinion and are removing just the gears, I believe those should swap without any issues. If you take the case the ring is mounted on, whatever it may be - open, PowrLock, whatever - the side gear splines will not match the '71 axle shafts. There is a case break between 3.73-3.92 for the Dana 44. If you cross that, you will need to use the case that fits the R&P.
     
    timgr, Sep 26, 2020
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