D44 in a YJ?

jfiscus · 01-22-2010, 05:14 PM

A buddy of the owner brought his YJ project intot he shop to get a new clutch. He had me take a quick glance at it since I know more about the modified vehicles than he does, and I noticed that the front steering has issues that need addressed.

Someone has swapped a D44 with an air locker into this YJ, but the steering is rubbing a hole in the tie rod.... What are your suggestions?

I suggested a SOA lift kit, but wasn't sure what to do with the steering after that. I assume with a larger lift he'd be running larger tires and would need a stronger steering setup.

Take a look at the images below

KargoMaster · 01-22-2010, 05:38 PM

SUA... sounds like something that Paul would do...

How about a non-drop pitman arm??

Drivermod · 01-22-2010, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by KargoMaster

SUA... sounds like something that Paul would do...

How about a non-drop pitman arm??

You beat me to the pitman arm idea. Does he want to change the ride height?

94Dodge Truggy · 01-22-2010, 08:34 PM

change the shackles out to a boomerang style or longer possibly.

superjeep · 01-22-2010, 11:00 PM

From the second picture it looks too me like there is a problem with the springs. The shackles are pushed way too far forward to be sitting in stock position.Look at it from the side. and maybe measure the springs and axle location on the springs ?????

Shawn

GPER · 01-24-2010, 09:17 AM

Where would a TRE flip put you????

01-22-2010, 05:14 PM	#1
jfiscus Terrain Stomper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 633	D44 in a YJ? A buddy of the owner brought his YJ project intot he shop to get a new clutch. He had me take a quick glance at it since I know more about the modified vehicles than he does, and I noticed that the front steering has issues that need addressed. Someone has swapped a D44 with an air locker into this YJ, but the steering is rubbing a hole in the tie rod.... What are your suggestions? I suggested a SOA lift kit, but wasn't sure what to do with the steering after that. I assume with a larger lift he'd be running larger tires and would need a stronger steering setup. Take a look at the images below Last edited by jfiscus; 01-26-2010 at 09:54 AM.

01-22-2010, 05:38 PM	#2
KargoMaster Cleaning off the rust... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,009	SUA... sounds like something that Paul would do... How about a non-drop pitman arm?? __________________ brad 5.0L \| 435 \| 203 \| 300 \| 4.10 \| 39.5 Buildup BACK underway...

01-22-2010, 08:34 PM	#4
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	change the shackles out to a boomerang style or longer possibly. __________________

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01-22-2010, 11:00 PM	#5
superjeep Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 88	From the second picture it looks too me like there is a problem with the springs. The shackles are pushed way too far forward to be sitting in stock position.Look at it from the side. and maybe measure the springs and axle location on the springs ????? Shawn

01-24-2010, 09:17 AM	#6
GPER Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kettering, Ohio Posts: 811	Where would a TRE flip put you????