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69 Commando D44 rearend

Discussion in 'Jeepster Commando and Commando Tech' started by 80cj, Apr 30, 2007.

  1. Apr 30, 2007
    80cj

    80cj Member

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    A friend has offered me a flanged axle D44 rearend out of a 69 Commando for use in my 80 CJ-5. Is this rearend the same as the D44 used in the 72-73 Commando's?
     
    80cj, Apr 30, 2007
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  2. Apr 30, 2007
    Pack Rat

    Pack Rat Old Timer

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    Same one, provided it's not two piece axle shaft. May or may not have 11" brakes on it but easy to swap out if it has 10".
     
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  3. May 10, 2007
    trickpatrick

    trickpatrick Done? LOL

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    Does the 69 w/ a 44 have those oddball spline count axles? 27 or something.

    I am looking at buying a commando with a d44 under it.
    But I dont know anymore about the axle yet.
     
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  4. May 10, 2007
    linckeil

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    if it is a 2 piece, tapered axle shaft dana 44 rear in a commando, then it will be a 27 spline. that is my understanding at least.
    btw, i have a powerlock for a 27 spline dana 44 for sale if interested.....
     
    linckeil, May 10, 2007
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  5. May 10, 2007
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    only issue you will have is the rear perches are not going to match the CJ. The commando was outboard of the frame. But still a good axle.
     
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