07-10-2014, 12:27 PM
Ok. So, I've hit issue after issue with my 44 swap, but I'm finally thinning it out. Pulled the shafts out to replace the u joints and found this on the driver side inner...
![[Image: C1C3AC99-C63B-4D26-8806-F353A8230C71_zpsxw0ppyyz.jpg]](http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae63/ibjeepin95/C1C3AC99-C63B-4D26-8806-F353A8230C71_zpsxw0ppyyz.jpg)
Yes, ^^^^ that's a chromo.
So I said **** it and called ECGS and had them send me some new ones so I'd have a warranty and I would know what I have.
OH! and in all this mess and confusion I also found I don't have a Waggy 44. It's a J10 front axle. Which is why ECGS has to custom cut one of the inner shafts.
All I have left to do is build a new frame side track bar mount, put new pads on the 8.8, get my new shafts in, and get some e brake cables. I also should mention I installed a set of Warn Premium hubs.
All in all, the swap is still worth it. Currently, I have $1750 in the 44/8.8 swap. I really don't think that's terrible, considering building a 44 alone is anywhere from $2500
![[Image: C1C3AC99-C63B-4D26-8806-F353A8230C71_zpsxw0ppyyz.jpg]](http://s958.photobucket.com/user/ibjeepin95/media/C1C3AC99-C63B-4D26-8806-F353A8230C71_zpsxw0ppyyz.jpg.html)
Yes, ^^^^ that's a chromo.
So I said **** it and called ECGS and had them send me some new ones so I'd have a warranty and I would know what I have.
OH! and in all this mess and confusion I also found I don't have a Waggy 44. It's a J10 front axle. Which is why ECGS has to custom cut one of the inner shafts.
All I have left to do is build a new frame side track bar mount, put new pads on the 8.8, get my new shafts in, and get some e brake cables. I also should mention I installed a set of Warn Premium hubs.
All in all, the swap is still worth it. Currently, I have $1750 in the 44/8.8 swap. I really don't think that's terrible, considering building a 44 alone is anywhere from $2500