lovemachine, The TJ 44 was never really a 44.
Complete Ford 8.8" Rear Axle Assembly Jeep TJ Ready to Bolt In Axle Swap
You can't tell me you'd rather have a Super 35.
Add the cost of a regear to your D35, add a locker of your choice to the 8.8 and it's close to a wash -- within a couple hundred bucks.
Like I suggested...Chrysler 8.25 or ford 8.8