So I have been thinking that I'd really like to have a high pinion Dana 44 in the front, rather than the current low pinion. I have 2 options far as making that work, either flip the Dana 300 t-case or retube and cut down a Ford Dana 44 housing. Which is easier and better? IMO retubing a Dana 44 has the potential for more work and problems if not done right. I have cut down a couple axles in the past, but I've never retubed a housing. My current front 44 is 61" wide, I'd like to stay around that width. The Early Bronco Dana 44 is 58" wide, which would match my Scout rear 44. I could run 1.5" wheel spacers to bring the front back to 61"....
All that written out, it sounds like an EB Dana 44 and flipped D300 is the way to go! I can reuse my Detroit, Warn hubs, etc. I would have to rebuild my front link mounts, which is fine. I could sell my old 44 with the gears, shafts, etc.