Difference in 78 Cheif and 79 Wag D44's

[FSJ79wag]

I am looking at swapping in my D44's,engine and tranny from a 79' Wag into a 78 Cheif. I was wondering if there are any differences between the 2. They both have Quadratrac and the Cheif was set up with a auto trany. Also are the springs on the Cheif any taller. I am looking at this swap because the Cheif body/frame is in good shape and I prefer the 2 door style.
Thanks


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1979 Grand Wagoneer
403 OLDS V8 4bl Edelbrock carb and
intake/RVcam/TH400/QT/
Magnaflow muffler custom tubing/ Dana 44's 3.54 r&p/30x9.5 MT's 2" PA body lift

2000 TJ 6cyl,3" suspension lift,1" bodylift,Dana 30 front 35 rear 4.56 w/Detroit locker in rear/K&N filter
33x12.5 BFG MT's

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[BobBarry]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by FSJ79wag:
I am looking at swapping in my D44's,engine and tranny from a 79' Wag into a 78 Cheif. I was wondering if there are any differences between the 2.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

The front and rear axles are wider on the Cheif, as are the corresponding steering linkages and brake-hoses. If you put the Wag axles under the Chief, the tires will likely rub the inner fender.

The rest of the drivetrain and the springs will work, however.

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Bob Barry<UL TYPE=SQUARE>* '78 Cherokee 4-door
* '88 Grand Wagoneer[/list]http://studentweb.providence.edu/~rbarry/wheels/

[joe]

As Bob said the Wag axles are narrower than a WT Chero's. 6" narrower.
-joe

[FSJ79wag]

Thanks Ya'll