Suggestions for a D44a build?

**squashman702** · 06-30-2009, 03:33 PM

So far, I have a D44a with 3.73's and an open diff. My thoughts are (in this order)

1. MVC truss: Need a price on this
2. Aussie locker: $400 if I get a new one
3. BTF diff cover: $140

Will D35 rotors work on a 44a? Anyone tried this? Also, anything else I should add while I'm at it? I'm not sure there's much more in terms of aftermarket for the 44a.

**MoonyJohn** · 06-30-2009, 04:32 PM

Yes the rotors will swap over to the 44a.

**Bama_WJ** · 06-30-2009, 05:00 PM

I'd also like a price on the MVC truss.

Those BTF diff covers are BA though.

**squashman702** · 06-30-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bama_WJ

I'd also like a price on the MVC truss.

Those BTF diff covers are BA though.

They are. Expensive as all hell, and the stamped one seems to be decent enough. My highest concern is getting that truss on there, though, as I don't mind wheeling with an open rear, and it would give me time to do the Aussie when I wanted. I assume prices on the Aussies are pretty much the same regardless of what company you buy it from?

**Jones** · 06-30-2009, 05:33 PM

That's about all you can do to a 44a except for Yukon shafts and a regear.

**squashman702** · 06-30-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MoonyJohn

Yes the rotors will swap over to the 44a.

Good. I've got Stillen rear rotors ready to go on in that case. I'm thinking I'll either replace the calipers or use the ones from the turdy-5.

**5.9 ANDY** · 06-30-2009, 07:10 PM

hey, i heard that a built up 44a is actualy lighter than a D35... can anyone confirm this?

or am i thinking of it VS the 8.8 and iron 44?

**sadass** · 06-30-2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 5.9 ANDY

hey, i heard that a built up 44a is actualy lighter than a D35... can anyone confirm this?

or am i thinking of it VS the 8.8 and iron 44?

I just put an d44a and a d30 in the back of my heep and I thought for sure the 44 was lighter.

**squashman702** · 06-30-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 5.9 ANDY

hey, i heard that a built up 44a is actualy lighter than a D35... can anyone confirm this?

or am i thinking of it VS the 8.8 and iron 44?

I could see it being possible . . . the aluminum center section has got to reduce some weight over an iron 44.

rugermack · 06-30-2009, 09:24 PM

Is there a year of Grand Cherokee that has a direct bolt up iron d44, (not a 44a) ?

**Jones** · 06-30-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by rugermack

Is there a year of Grand Cherokee that has a direct bolt up iron d44, (not a 44a) ?

Nope, all iron 44's need new brackets welded on.

**ratmonkey** · 06-30-2009, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rugermack

Is there a year of Grand Cherokee that has a direct bolt up iron d44, (not a 44a) ?

E code grand Cherokees had iron rears behind the v8. Good luck bringing it back from europe or africa.

sandman · 06-30-2009, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ratmonkey

E code grand Cherokees had iron rears behind the v8. Good luck bringing it back from europe or africa.

yep, there was even an electronic locker version. so technically there are more than just aussie for lockers. not sure where to get the locker or if its even made any more.

to the OP if i remember right the MVC truss was like in the low $100s like $120 or something.

**squashman702** · 07-01-2009, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by sandman

yep, there was even an electronic locker version. so technically there are more than just aussie for lockers. not sure where to get the locker or if its even made any more.

to the OP if i remember right the MVC truss was like in the low $100s like $120 or something.

Excellent. I was anticipating $2-300 when I first got the 44a. All said and done, I doubt I'll end up spending more than $800 which I like. I figure this is at least a few hundred cheaper than putting an 8.8 under it.

**ArloGuthroJeep** · 07-01-2009, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 5.9 ANDY

hey, i heard that a built up 44a is actualy lighter than a D35... can anyone confirm this?

I'll confirm it. I have picked up both and the D44a is notably lighter.

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Originally Posted by sadass

I just put an d44a and a d30 in the back of my heep and I thought for sure the 44 was lighter.

The front axle is always heavier (of comparable sizes) due to the steering knuckles.

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