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70Wangoneer
05-04-2009, 06:31 PM
I have a mfg date 1969, sale date 1970 Kaiser Jeep Wagoneer with Dana 27front and Dana 44rear axles. Recently installed 6" suspension lift(new springs) and Interco 33's.
I want to swap out the front 27 and install Dana 44 for the front with disc brakes. But have been running into problems with the spring mounts. I am wanting to keep spring under axle, because lift would be uneven if I went SOA.
My question is, what will bolt in without any problems?
Any advice would be great!
:fsj:

lkmarsh
05-05-2009, 09:24 AM
74 and later disc brake Jeep Dana 44s had open knuckles, six lugs and no locking hubs. Ford rotors, spindles and hubs will get you five lugs and locks. Don't know about spring perches and shock mounts. You will also want the newer steering linkage.

Chris P.
05-05-2009, 10:13 AM
no locking hubs.

The manual/D20 rigs did.