Upgrade 4 CJ dana44 or 9inch ?

[CJBrian]

I want to get rid of my AMC 20 in my CJ-7 thinking of a dana 44 or a ford 9 inch. Any recommendations on axles and/or shops in the south bay, oc or riverside corona areas. I already plan on talking to Currie and Dynatrac.
Any other shops? Any pros or cons on either axle?

[Comrade Andy]

I'd go HP 9" light really strong, and i mean really strong (think circle track etc) check out Currie Enterprises in Anaheim, they'll build exactly what you want I think there website has a price calculator, where you can add disc brakes lockers and the likes . If you want to go Dana 44 they can do that too... :2:

[nagal]

If you are going to spend the coin go with a Currie 9". I don't know if you want the HP in a rear or not. That is a personal choice as both sides of the HP Rear axles are very vocal

[CJBrian]

Would it be better and/or cheaper to find a junkyard 9inch and have currie cut it to fit or buy new. I know its better to get a hold of a big bearing housing and I have the specs at home. What about a D44 out of a fullsize cut down to fit? Good idea or not? On either axle I want to do a Warn full floater kit. Pros and cons? I plan on building the dana 30 and installing 30 spline axles. So I want to stay same width in rear and same 5on5.5 wheels in rear

[Davisrats]

Lots and lots of options, how much do you want to spend? Scout dana 44s.
one piece axles for the AMC20? The 20 is a good axle.

[CJBrian]

I already have 1 piece axles,detroit locker and 4.10s in my 20 but I've been told the housings are weak. My housing is seeping oil where the tube goes in the center housing.

[Davisrats]

Leaking how bad? Weld it.

[rick]

Weld it and truss it. If you already bought all that junk, I'd wait until it grenaded if it was me.