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Unread 02-25-2009, 01:56 PM   #1
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the 5.9L zj has a c clipped 44? how does it hold up to the torque of the 5.9L and how does it do with larger tires?

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Unread 02-25-2009, 02:11 PM   #2
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It works just fine. I have both the 5.9 and 33" tires and I'm locking it here anyday now. The axle is plenty strong.
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Unread 02-25-2009, 02:51 PM   #3
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i have a d44a out of a 5.9 in my 93 ZJ... it comes stock with an LSD and holds up just fine
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Unread 02-26-2009, 02:14 AM   #4
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its the d30 you may need to worry about, depending on what size tires you plan to run.
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Unread 02-26-2009, 07:20 AM   #5
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Yes, it is c-clipped. Do not worry about it for moderate ZJ wheeling like the others have said.
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Unread 02-26-2009, 07:40 AM   #6
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would this axle bolt right up to my 93 zj? if not what would have to be done to make i work?
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Unread 02-26-2009, 07:45 AM   #7
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any 44a out of a ZJ will fit (bolt up to) your 93ZJ. the axle can be found under 96-98 ZJs with the V8.
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Unread 02-26-2009, 08:08 AM   #8
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they have the aluminum differentil right? ive heard that they arent good axles though, maybe im wrong
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Unread 02-26-2009, 08:39 AM   #9
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they have the aluminum differentil right? ive heard that they arent good axles though, maybe im wrong
Yeah, the center housing is aluminum. They are "ok" axles. They will work fine for ok offroad use.
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Unread 02-26-2009, 08:45 AM   #10
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it seems like alot of people run them so they cant be that bad, im not really planning on doing rock crawling, not the hardest trails around here in ct.
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Unread 02-26-2009, 10:27 AM   #11
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it seems like alot of people run them so they cant be that bad, im not really planning on doing rock crawling, not the hardest trails around here in ct.
You will have no problems with a D44A and 33's if you keep your skinny pedal off the floor. Like I said I'm locking mine and moving up to 35's either this year or next year on this axle.
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Unread 02-26-2009, 11:55 AM   #12
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do the 8.8!!!! and tell me about it when you get done ...lol
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