Front Axle Conversion

IowaCountry · Jan 23, 2010

Hello i need some information sort of... I am going to be doing a front axle conversion on my 99 durango with a full time transfer case and a 318. Has anybody done this? the plan is to use the front axle out of a jeep cherokee as that is what i think will most closely match the size. any input or information would be greatly appreciated

RebelX · Jan 23, 2010

let me know how this turns out. i hate the cv half shaft setup we have and im afraid to get into anything really fun offroad for hte fear of breaking one.

IowaCountry · Jan 23, 2010

thats why im doing it. i wanna get into some bogging with the durango and the cv set up just wont take it

WhiteTrash · Apr 16, 2010

WOW PLEASE let me know how this turns out Ci have a lifted sweet cherokee and Id like to lift my durango but I need to do a solid front axle swap and all the steering is whats freaking me out that and the control arms for the new axle... Its seriously gonna be a very expensive conversion I would know that, The AXLE alone is the cheaper part of doing this!

RT 4X4 · Apr 23, 2010

WhiteTrash said:
WOW PLEASE let me know how this turns out Ci have a lifted sweet cherokee and Id like to lift my durango but I need to do a solid front axle swap and all the steering is whats freaking me out that and the control arms for the new axle... Its seriously gonna be a very expensive conversion I would know that, The AXLE alone is the cheaper part of doing this!

I might have D44 hp for sale here soon.it came out of a 78 f250.

notyers · Apr 25, 2010

I have just about got mine done, The straight axle will make you lift your rig 6-8 inches just to clear oil pan and suspension flexing. Beware, this is a costly project and will take you 2 full days of wrenching and grinding and cutting work alone just to get all the old crap off (brackets). I consider myself pretty good at fabbing and a 4 inch grinder surgeon. This project will probably take most people 4-6 weekends of work, front and back lifted

RT 4X4 · Apr 28, 2010

Hey notyers,post some pics.:gotpix:

notyers · Apr 28, 2010

I will try in next couple of days or so. I am waiting on king shocks from a trade I did. hopefully they will work out in flexing.

BlueSteel · Apr 29, 2010

fastdurango00 · May 11, 2010

everything i have heard is to stay away from the jeep stuff as they are no stronger than our factory front drivetrain....... thats just waht i've heard, i geuss if your easy on it it would work though

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