Dana 44 gear set compatibility

[Hoghead]

I see lots of choices in new gear sets to fit the Dana 44. I am after 3.31 and 3.07 sets
Most, if not all, are 10 bolt x 26 spline

I understand that the stock Tiger 7/16 Vs USA common 3/8 gear bolt diameter can be overcome with either sleeves or Jag stepped "conversion bolts", but is the Tiger a 10 or 26 spline pinion?
IIRC it is 10 splice?

I see a Dana Spicer 26 spline "companion flange" for Jags - PN 2-1-2391 plus the flange yoke 2-2-239
Our Salisbury rear end is the same as several models of Jag

https://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/p1867_dana_spicer_2_1_1881x_companion_flange_for_dana_44_with_26_s.html

https://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/p1935_dana_spicer_2_2_329_flange_yoke_1310_series_use_with_dana_sp.html

Is this how one fits a modern gear set in our rear ends?
Is there a better solution when using a 26 spline pinion

 

[0neoffive]

This is a good Option

I see lots of choices in new gear sets to fit the Dana 44. I am after 3.31 and 3.07 sets
Most, if not all, are 10 bolt x 26 spline

I understand that the stock Tiger 7/16 Vs USA common 3/8 gear bolt diameter can be overcome with either sleeves or Jag stepped "conversion bolts", but is the Tiger a 10 or 26 spline pinion?
IIRC it is 10 splice?

I see a Dana Spicer 26 spline "companion flange" for Jags - PN 2-1-2391 plus the flange yoke 2-2-239
Our Salisbury rear end is the same as several models of Jag

https://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/p1867_dana_spicer_2_1_1881x_companion_flange_for_dana_44_with_26_s.html

https://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/p1935_dana_spicer_2_2_329_flange_yoke_1310_series_use_with_dana_sp.html

Is this how one fits a modern gear set in our rear ends?
Is there a better solution when using a 26 spline pinion

This is a good option: The actual Tiger pinion flange is a Hardy/Spicer part also found in the Jag. Dennys' does a good job of duplicating the piece with fine splines. The Tiger driveshaft end component will bolt right up. Caution: I have seen and repaired several cars that were assembled using a direct pinion-to-driveshaft U-joint hub. These will work but pull the shaft back about 2" and eventually create a wobble & breakage.