Dana 36-44
02-01-2014, 02:58 AM
#2
Le Mans Master
Yes and no.
Yes, the carrier and "Batwing" bolt right in. (Frame, u-joints, suspension all match)
No, the 44 driveshaft is about 1" shorter than one for a 36. (Your 36 can be shortened. I had mine done)
Also, the "C-beam" is different. (36 C-beam needs some of the bolt holes relocated. I forget exactly how, but you can do a search for the thread on it)
Dana 44 driveshaft and c-beam can be purchased, then installed with no need to mod anything. I recommend that if you do the swap, replace all of the u-joints with "Spicers". (They are all the same u-joints... axles and driveshaft) Great time to lower the rear, too.
An alignment is required after the swap.
This is the easiest way to improve that gear-ratio. So, if you don't have one yet, you can pick one with a gear that can really wake up your car.
The standard ratio in a 44 is 3.45:1. Also available were 3.07 and 3.54. Maybe others??? If you change ratios, your speedo needs to be programmed or set up to match.
Yes, the carrier and "Batwing" bolt right in. (Frame, u-joints, suspension all match)
No, the 44 driveshaft is about 1" shorter than one for a 36. (Your 36 can be shortened. I had mine done)
Also, the "C-beam" is different. (36 C-beam needs some of the bolt holes relocated. I forget exactly how, but you can do a search for the thread on it)
Dana 44 driveshaft and c-beam can be purchased, then installed with no need to mod anything. I recommend that if you do the swap, replace all of the u-joints with "Spicers". (They are all the same u-joints... axles and driveshaft) Great time to lower the rear, too.
An alignment is required after the swap.
This is the easiest way to improve that gear-ratio. So, if you don't have one yet, you can pick one with a gear that can really wake up your car.
The standard ratio in a 44 is 3.45:1. Also available were 3.07 and 3.54. Maybe others??? If you change ratios, your speedo needs to be programmed or set up to match.