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98xj:
I came across someone selling a pair of dana 44s out of an 88 Wagoneer, rebuilt with 4.88 gears and spools, front trussed, warn hubs and newer brake parts.
Obviously these would be an upgrade from my stock axles (HPd30 and c8. 25) but he wants $$$. I know the fronts of those are low pinion (I think), and 44s aren't too much of an upgrade compared an 8.25 (so I've read) but they are fully built and set up for an xj so it would be an easy swap. I'd mostly want to get rid of the spools, otherwise they're perfect. Wanted to know what you all thought. Any advice is appreciated.

calvynandhobbs:
Do you know if they are full spools or mini spools? Mini spools are easy to put spider gears back in if he still has the ones that came out. The waggy44 I'm putting in my YJ has a spool, but since it as lock out hubs it will still drive down the road fine so I can live with a spool in the front. The rear spool will tear up your rear tires quickly so you'll want to change it out sooner rather than later.

Your current axles will handle 33s just fine and as long as your not heavy on the skinny pedal should handle 35s. Just bring extra shafts in case.

98xj:
Thanks for the input, they're mini spools. The real thing I'm trying to figure out is whether I should drop the cash on regearing my currents or just buy these bolt on 44s that are fully built (which would end up being slightly cheaper). What's your experience with turning with a spool up front? Difficulties? I also believe the seller still has the original spider gears

calvynandhobbs:
Driving road speeds in snowy conditions would be tough to make a corner. When crawling you won't notice it as much, but it will pull through the turn some.

98xj:
Good info. I'll take that into account when I decide 1.if I get them 2. What I want for a locker up front. Ill probably definitely end up throwing a lunchbox in back.

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