If you need a new rear axel then you are on the right track picking a D44 or 8.8 I like the D44 but that is just me.
Depending on what you want and what you want to spend you have lots of options.
You say you want 4.10's I think that if you are spending the $ to put in a new axle it is worth it to replace the R&P and bearings. Again that is just me, but it is always a bummer to take off new parts to replace worn out "new parts"
If I were you (and I was you.... I have been working on exactly the same project) I would go out and find a junk yard with some old waggies. And get the rear axle from one. It is a D44, 6 lug, 30 spline. And as a rule they are cheap. I got mine for under $150. And here is a tip for you too. While you are under the waggie, grap the front drive shaft. It is a CV shaft. When you put in your new axle you can have that shaft retubed, and use it in the back. WAY cheaper than getting a new custom CV shaft.
I forgot to mention that the rear D44 from a waggie is just about the perfect length for a "small Jeep"
Good luck with your project and keep the board posted.
Depending on what you want and what you want to spend you have lots of options.
You say you want 4.10's I think that if you are spending the $ to put in a new axle it is worth it to replace the R&P and bearings. Again that is just me, but it is always a bummer to take off new parts to replace worn out "new parts"
If I were you (and I was you.... I have been working on exactly the same project) I would go out and find a junk yard with some old waggies. And get the rear axle from one. It is a D44, 6 lug, 30 spline. And as a rule they are cheap. I got mine for under $150. And here is a tip for you too. While you are under the waggie, grap the front drive shaft. It is a CV shaft. When you put in your new axle you can have that shaft retubed, and use it in the back. WAY cheaper than getting a new custom CV shaft.
I forgot to mention that the rear D44 from a waggie is just about the perfect length for a "small Jeep"
Good luck with your project and keep the board posted.
