exactly! yup wiring is fixed as well=) I am honestly afraid to lock my truck in 4wd now haha... just waiting for the SNAP! noise..

 

Haha Don't be a crazy leadfoot wheeler and things will be okay. How else do you think my 19 spline dana 44 front end has lasted turning 39" tires with 4.10's?

 

Lol true. 19 spline? Isn't it 30spline oris it only the 2nd gen 44's that are 30? (jeep is too IIRC)

 

I know for a fact that there have been 10, 19, 30, and 32 spline versions, but I am sure there are more configurations out there. Every different application had a different setup, therefore not all dana 44's are created equal. Mine is a very oddball axle. 8-lug drum brake open knuckled 44's were only used (as far as I have been able to find) in dodges, and only in '72-'73. Wheel bearings for it were retarded hard to find.

 

Huh learn somethin every day! I knew there was 30, and 32(and aftermarket 36?). Sucks that stuff is hard to ind, assum when you find it too its spendy as hell.

 

I paid $140 for front wheel bearings... :/

Even better, new JK rubicons have a larger diameter ring gear than other 44's. so the JK 44 takes all different parts than other 44's.

 

yeah our second gens are 30 spline...trust me i just had to buy another one My dana 44 hates life lol