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I realize that this has been discussed plenty of times but what years would a D44 and 9" come out of? is it a 66-77 Bronco or what? I plan on selling my dirtbike and doing a SAS and I want to get these axles. Thanks in advance.
 


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Mine are out of a 79, but I wanted the FS stuff............
 

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I believe 73 was a split year for dana 30 and dana 44 on the Early Broncos. 74-77 I know had the 44. 76 and 77 were the only years for factory disc brakes.
 

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I know someone with a set for sale., with front disc brakes ...

its me
 

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I know someone with a set for sale., with front disc brakes ...

its me
how much do you want for the set? I have to sell my dirtbike first though.
 

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350 is as low as i go for the set

( selling to get dirt bike back together)- 01 Cr 125 fmf rev pipe boyseen reeds head milled by eric gorr.. When i get another motor it will be ported by eric gorr.

What do you have.

Im in ohio
 

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350 is as low as i go for the set

( selling to get dirt bike back together)- 01 Cr 125 fmf rev pipe boyseen reeds head milled by eric gorr.. When i get another motor it will be ported by eric gorr.

What do you have.

Im in ohio

Thats y my ID name is Hondafreak.. Hate hondas cars
 

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350 is as low as i go for the set

( selling to get dirt bike back together)- 01 Cr 125 fmf rev pipe boyseen reeds head milled by eric gorr.. When i get another motor it will be ported by eric gorr.

What do you have.

Im in ohio

Thats y my ID name is Hondafreak.. Hate hondas cars
once i get it sold, ill let you know cause driving up there may be worth it

i got a 95 CR250 fmf, pro action susp, renthal, boyseen.. plenty more. ive just been getting out of riding and i go muddin every weekend.. so i dont want to put money in it plus it wont fit on my bed.
 

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d44 and 9in

my buddy has a 76 f100 thats has a d44 and 9in from the factory
 

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Being slightly mislead already, here's some good info to set ya straight and some advice from someone doing exactly what your planning....

- 66-70' have narrow solid axles, Dana 30 and small bearing 9". They have the same track width as a ranger.

- 71-75.5' have Dana 44 w/ drum brakes and small bearing 9", again same track width as the ranger.

- 76-77' have Dana 44 w/ disc brakes and small bearing 9", again same track width as the ranger

- 78-79' have Dana 44 w/disc brakes and big bearing 9", Fullwidth axles approx. 6" wider trackwidth IIRC.

-All pre 80' 4wd F100's and F150's will have some variant of a D44 up front, disc or drum and varying ujoint size, and a 9" rear. The newer the donor truck you can find the better.

Now for the advice....When you got to do the swap, get both axles (Front & Rear) built as much as you can before you even think about swapping....I thought I'd use the cash from my heavier ttb drivetrain (D35 & 8.8) to pay off the build, but ended up goin way over budget, and the trucks been down now for over 6 months, and I'd like to let others learn from my mistakes.

-andrew
 
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Now for the advice....When you got to do the swap, get both axles (Front & Rear) built as much as you can before you even think about swapping....I thought I'd use the cash from my heavier ttb drivetrain (D35 & 8.8) to pay off the build, but ended up goin way over budget, and the trucks been down now for over 6 months, and I'd like to let others learn from my mistakes.

-andrew
That pretty much sums up the last 5 months of my life as a ranger owner. :icon_rofl:
 

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Being slightly mislead already, here's some good info to set ya straight and some advice from someone doing exactly what your planning....

- 66-70' have narrow solid axles, Dana 30 and small bearing 9". They have the same track width as a ranger.

- 71-75.5' have Dana 44 w/ drum brakes and small bearing 9", again same track width as the ranger.

- 76-77' have Dana 44 w/ disc brakes and small bearing 9", again same track width as the ranger

- 78-79' have Dana 44 w/disc brakes and big bearing 9", Fullwidth axles approx. 6" wider trackwidth IIRC.

-All pre 80' 4wd F100's and F150's will have some variant of a D44 up front, disc or drum and varying ujoint size, and a 9" rear. The newer the donor truck you can find the better.

Now for the advice....When you got to do the swap, get both axles (Front & Rear) built as much as you can before you even think about swapping....I thought I'd use the cash from my heavier ttb drivetrain (D35 & 8.8) to pay off the build, but ended up goin way over budget, and the trucks been down now for over 6 months, and I'd like to let others learn from my mistakes.

-andrew
There is a lot of misinformation in what you posted. Yes, early bronco 9"s came in big bearing and also medium bearing. As did earlier than 78 F150's. Just curious, where'd you get your information from?
 

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i would inquire about the mopar performance d44's for the jeeps.



theres no way i would swap a piece of crap low pinion eb axle in over one of those new jk axles.

no justification for that shit...
 

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There is a lot of misinformation in what you posted. Yes, early bronco 9"s came in big bearing and also medium bearing. As did earlier than 78 F150's. Just curious, where'd you get your information from?
Ok...I'm open to criticism and enjoy being corrected so I know as well....I was going by what I've been told by a few people that have owned them (though none are 'experts') and my own experience in what I've come across. If you can provide the correct info, please do so, and I will correct what I have posted, thanks

i would inquire about the mopar performance d44's for the jeeps. Theres no way i would swap a piece of crap low pinion eb axle in over one of those new jk axles. No justification for that shit...
One reason I can think of swapping to the low pinion EBD44 is that it has old school spindles and wheel bearings that theoretically should stand up to more abuse then the smaller and much narrower unit bearings found on the newer axle. Another bonus is being able to run slightly larger brakes from the fullsize trucks, as a bolt on affair. That being said, if you want to spend the cash and pony up the big bucks (I'm damn near there anyways...) you could do a big brake upgrade and find a conversion spindle upgrade for the rubi 44, like the dynatrac ones for the 3/4 and 1 tons. Just my .02 ...

-andrew
 
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I see only one advantage to the newer jeep axle. It will match this pattern that is used on some drag racing 9" fullfloat rearends. Other than that. Is is a glorified pile of poo.
 

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