You could leave pass drop, and just put in better axles.
There a couple thing you can do, depending on your budget.Here are just the shifters. You may of may not have to modify your floor.http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=505924&highlight=flip+sticksYou can buy these cable shifters. The reverse shifters.http://www.northwestfab.com/Shifters.htmlYou can buy this kit from DEO.http://www.downeastoffroad.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=DEO&Product_Code=DANA300FLIPKITTJ&Category_Code=TCThe most expensive option is going to be this RAC.http://www.stak4x4.com/Dana_300/replace-a-case.htmYou could also make your own cable shifters, probably the most economical. Search around on Pirate a little and you can find several people that have done this. Here is a link to get you going on the cables.http://www.midwestcontrol.com/push-pull-cables.phthank you for all the help so quickly - thanks guys
how much fo the 44 axle.. thnx