Results 1 to 3 of 3

Thread: Dana 44 Rear ('86 CJ)

  1. #1
    Thank you from BT Tech Master Bulltear Forum
    Join Date
    Sep 2003
    Location
    Florida
    Posts
    1,155

    Dana 44 Rear ('86 CJ)

    I noticed some (very little) fluid on the drivers side rear and it smells like gear lube. I would rather see if I could clean it up and put some 3M Super 300 on it for the time being seeing that I am going to rework her Jeep when the 8 is completed.

    I did notice on some rear seals that from the factory there is a yellow glue type sealer. Is this sealer available today?

    What are your thoughts (yes I know, while I have it apart yank it and replace the seal)?

    If I was to replace the seal, where would I buy one that will last and not made in CHINA!

    Thanks,
    Jim
    84' CJ8-360-Project M170 Jeep
    86' CJ7-258-Mommas Jeep
    Project CJ8 to M170 Conversion<----Click

  2. #2
    Thank you from BT ULTIMUS MAXIMUS STATUS tufcj's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Location
    Watkins, CO
    Posts
    2,864
    The Dana 44 they used in the 86 CJ is kind of an odd bird. The center section is Dana 44 but the outer bells, backing plates, and brakes are the same as an AMC 20. I've never had one apart, so I'm not sure if the seals are Dana or AMC.

    If you're getting fluid out, first check the diff to make sure it's not over full, and there's no water in there. It's more than likely the inner seal, which can be replaced fairly easily.

    Bob
    tufcj
    1969 AMX
    1967 Rambler Rogue

    If you need a tool and don't buy it...
    you'll eventually pay for it...
    and not have it.
    Henry Ford

  3. #3
    Thank you from BT Tech Master Bulltear Forum
    Join Date
    Sep 2003
    Location
    Florida
    Posts
    1,155
    Thanks Bob, no water, well, I think :) I was buried in h20 in one hold in Fla.

    No inner seal that I know of.
    84' CJ8-360-Project M170 Jeep
    86' CJ7-258-Mommas Jeep
    Project CJ8 to M170 Conversion<----Click

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Bulltear Ad