how wide?

[blown XJ]

how wide are jeep xj axles?

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

Around 61.5" I believe.

 

[blown XJ]

thanks. so i have heard waggoneers are around 62" is that close? im tried of breaking my d30 i want to ungrad to d44 in the front i got one in the rear alraedy? is this a hard swap?

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

Similar width, it is what I run in my YJ. Good easy upgrade, but you'll likely need a bracket kit for an XJ.

I run an Isuzu Rodeo d44 rear, same 6-lug as the front waggy axle plus disc brakes.

 

[Sly8795]

How hard is the front axle upgrade just a matter of getting the right brackets in the right spots?

I was going to upgrade my d30 with better axleshafts and such but a buddy of mine just found a d44 for $400 bucks so that might be the better option? Anyone done this or knows about it that could give some advice.

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

D44 is a better option. Stronger housing, larger ring and pinion, serviceable wheel bearings, more steering options, locking hubs, etc.

 

[blown XJ]

ok i going to fix my d30 but i am looking for a d44 now