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SHNIPE
12-22-2006, 06:58 AM
They drop right on right? I am going to be building a HPD44 and already have Teras HD steering knuckle for their crossover system and dont wanna have to replace it all. Will they fit right up with or without minimal modification?
xFallen
12-22-2006, 07:23 AM
They drop right on right? I am going to be building a HPD44 and already have Teras HD steering knuckle for their crossover system and dont wanna have to replace it all. Will they fit right up with or without minimal modification?

Should do, but you may want to check specifics with someone like Todd at DF first since they have done a few of these swaps. Maybe other vendors have too.


Barry
SHNIPE
12-22-2006, 07:25 AM
Good deal Barry. If they dont end up fitting correctly im sure the whole axle wil help recover some of the cost of the new one so it wont matter much in the end if i have to go a difference route
DAKOTA
12-22-2006, 07:55 AM
I know they were an easy swap with the CJ's but not sure on the YJ's or TJ's . If not let me know I am in the market for a HS for my TJ .
xFallen
12-22-2006, 08:23 AM
Good deal Barry. If they dont end up fitting correctly im sure the whole axle wil help recover some of the cost of the new one so it wont matter much in the end if i have to go a difference route

Push comes to shove, you can install the inner Cs and therefore any compatable knuckle on any axle you wish should it come to that. It isn't that big of a deal for those that are set up to do it. It's a matter of setting caster and welding them true.


Barry
SHNIPE
12-22-2006, 08:35 AM
If im cutting em off... Then ill be damned if in not running dedenbear 60 Cs and knuckles! HAHA
DsrtJeeper
12-22-2006, 09:21 AM
If you weld Dana 30 inner C's onto that 44; I'll personally pump 6 rounds into your heep to end it's misery! :rolleyes:

Retain those Dana 44 ball joints at all cost. Throw on some Chebby flat top knuckles and do a high steer. ;)
SHNIPE
12-22-2006, 09:27 AM
with all the beatings it takes, i think it might take a drum clip to put her down.

Eric quit playin know-it-all and let someone else play the smart guy for once :D i knew youd post here for two reasons maybe three:
1. you follow me everywhere
2. you have quite a bit of knowledge to share
3. youre a post whore :D
DsrtJeeper
12-22-2006, 09:40 AM
with all the beatings it takes, i think it might take a drum clip to put her down.

Eric quit playin know-it-all and let someone else play the smart guy for once :D i knew youd post here for two reasons maybe three:
1. you follow me everywhere
2. you have quite a bit of knowledge to share
3. youre a post whore :D

You're the one following me and snapping photos of my new rigs! :p

Besides; I know nothing and am just a web wheeler with "The Nancy Drews." :D
SHNIPE
12-22-2006, 09:50 AM
You're the one following me and snapping photos of my new rigs! :p

Besides; I know nothing and am just a web wheeler with "The Nancy Drews." :D
haha i dont follow you, SHAN DOES HAHA!

I always respect your opinion bro. Havent steered me wrong yet!
YJunk
12-22-2006, 10:05 AM
..."The New Nancy Drews." :D

haha... yeah but I hear them bishes is smart as isht when it comes to this stuff!!!
xjcrawlr
12-22-2006, 10:06 AM
Retain those Dana 44 ball joints at all cost


WHY?

They are the same ball joint as on a Dana 30(at least the later model XJ-TJ anyway).

The 44's strength difference comes from a larger/stonger inner "C" and knuckle, allowing the use of a larger axle shaft.
DsrtJeeper
12-22-2006, 10:12 AM
WHY?

They are the same ball joint as on a Dana 30(at least the later model XJ-TJ anyway).

The 44's strength difference comes from a larger/stonger inner "C" and knuckle, allowing the use of a larger axle shaft.

My '79 Ford HP Dana 44 had larger and stronger ball joints. Shniper plans on running 37's at some point and the upgrade is well worth it.