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06-04-2012, 10:46 AM
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ford 44s
I have the chance to buy a front Ford d44 for cheap. Its from a 79ish f150, and I believe its the radius arm setup. Will this work for a tj? I've read somewhere that certain models wont fit. I think they had cast knuckles....? Need some input before I lose the deal
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06-04-2012, 01:05 PM
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The cast knuckles limit you to using only ford radius arms unless you completely retube the axle.
I learned the hard way when I bought one for my xj. Ended up at the scrap yard. If I were you I'd wait for a different deal. Ford 44s arent to hard to find.
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06-04-2012, 01:08 PM
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Would it be stupid to run Ford arms? I saw it in a mj once
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06-04-2012, 02:00 PM
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It just limits it to only being able to use the radius arms. Here is a good thread about with a guy using them in tj. http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=791009
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06-04-2012, 05:50 PM
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What does it mean to "wrist" one of the arms? Heims? That setup doesn't look too shabby
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06-04-2012, 11:55 PM
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corsets make it tighter
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I ran a setup pretty much like his in my XJ... flexed like a pro without wristing either arm. My only advice is if you are going to run a 44 with 35's or larger tires, splurge for GOOD axle joints.
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