Eb dana 44 s are not hubcentric since there is no machined pilot for the wheel, they are lug centered with the conical lug nuts. The dana 44 front end came on factory ford broncos from late 1971 to 1977. The reverse cut high pinion dana 44 was used in 12 ton ford trucks from 19661979 and full size ford broncos in 19781979. I have a 76 ford 34 ton front dana 44hd with the five mounting hole spindle, im wondering if anyone out there knows if the five hole off of the 77 will mount in place of my 76.
How to rebuild the 814, 834, dana 44 and 60 and amc 20. How to rebuild the 8 14, 8 34, dana 44 and 60 and amc 20. The top 10 junkyard axles wrecking yard gold four wheeler. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which limits your access to viewing only. The difference between new generation dana 44 axles and older ones this entry was posted on june 17, 2015 by admin. Thorough and well illustrated with photos and diagrams, this book.
D44a d44hda aluminum housing dana 44 axles found under the jeep grand. Dana 44 axle parts, gears, and upgrades drivetrain shop. Home 7396 full size bronco drivetrain fs front end front end parts for dana 44. Axles were the lowpinion dana 44 up front and a fullfloat dana 60 in back. Jun 17, 2015 the difference between new generation dana 44 axles and older ones this entry was posted on june 17, 2015 by admin. We have a huge inventory of used axles, spindles, front and rear partial and complete assemblies. How to rebuild the 814, 834, dana 44 and 60 and amc 20 ebook written by larry shepard. The difference between new generation dana 44 axles and older. Jeep cjs and cherokees have used the dana 44 and amc 20 and put these differentials. I bought the same axle 2 years ago and put it in my 71 34 ton 4x4 to get the disc brakes. Highboy front axles consisted of either an 8lug dana 44, dana 44hd, or dana 60, all of which were low pinion. Dana spicer 5760x 4x4 front axle universal joint fits ford 1973 and newer with dana 44 front all with 1. The ultimate book on differentials and axles, now available in 2nd edition. The dana 60 sits lower than the ifs front, you may need to add a spacer.
The dana 44 was used on and off throughout the history of jeeps. The dana 44 has been a desirable axle for jeep builds nearly since its introduction in the 1940s. Ford motorcraft 4 oz additive friction modifier for limited slip posi. Rear axles were either a 16 or 30 spline 8lug dana 60. I bought this book as a beginner over a year ago and had no one to help me learn how to regear my tj. Dana 44 wild horses early ford bronco parts wild horses 4x4. The dana 60 front axle is a heavyduty 4wd front steering axle manufactured by dana spicer corporation. F250 dana 44s up to 1977 were low pinion, standard cut units. How to rebuild ford power stroke diesel engines 1994 2007.
A version of it found its way in to the 19901997 ford aerostar awd. The ford 9inch has a reputation as a durable axle that can transmit enormous torque, and this is rightfully deserved. No matter what dana 44 axle you start with it is very easy to convert it to the standard ford jeepscout 5 lug pattern. It has enjoyed a long production history with many variants. D44ujointctm the rebuildable feature is unique in the fact that now as long as the cross or caps are intact then the seals bushings and clips can be replaced indefinitely.
This book is more for the back yard mechanic that has done at least one regear and that has a basic idea of the process. No matter what dana 44 axle you start with it is very easy to convert it to the standard fordjeepscout 5 lug pattern. Dana spicer 5760xc performance ujoint blue coated non greaseable fits dana 30, 44, 44ifs, gm 8. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read jeep, dana and chrysler differentials. To compensate for this extra height, ford installed 4inch lift blocks in the rear to even things out. The driver side differential dana 44 blue oval trucks. Woodys 4x4 offers used axles, front or rear axle shafts, inners or outers, open or closed knuckle fronts, plus complete assemblies. On sale items dana 44 parts instock with sameday shipping. Since its one of the only fullfloat, 1ton axle assemblies equipped with the 8on170. Once you know what to look for, it is very simple to decipher between the two. Next time i will be replacing ujoints on the axle shafts and the ball joints. There is also another hd dana 44 front axle used on early to mid later 70s chevy 1 ton dually trucks.
How to tell if your early bronco has a dana 30 or dana 44. It was a very easy swap with the low pinion and the brakes are much better than the drums. Mar 19, 2014 1976 ford f250 highboy backward glances a classic ford highboy. This book takes the reader through disassembly, inspection, and stepbystep. It is the big hub 44 with the chrome spicer hubs with the red plastic knobs that say ford. This front differential can be identified by its use of ball joints in the steering knuckles with a. Dana 44 rebuild sas swap 4x4 overland truck project part 3. May 19, 2014 we cant mention the ford super duty dana 60 front without including the sterling 10. Dana 44 short pinion yukon ring and pinion gears 4. The dana 44 was first manufactured in the 1940s and is still being manufactured today, both front and rear axle variants. The danaspicer model 60 is an automotive axle manufactured by dana holding corporation. Feb 18, 2017 2 there are more gear ratios available for the 9inch ford than any other rearend out there. It was most commonly used in many one ton and some 34 ton pickup trucks.
Spools, mini spools, chunks, diffs, cases, spider gears, pinion yokes, axle bearing kits. Jan 15, 2018 by definition, the ford highboy must be a fourwheel drive f250 produced between 1967 and 1977. The dana 44 has been manufactured for nearly 70 years, and was original equipment under jeep, ford, gm, dodge, international harvester and studebaker vehicles, and even the isuzu rodeo and honda passport. The dana 44 was introduced after world war ii and is commonly found under the front and rear of a wide variety of jeeps, as well as international harvester, dodge, studebaker and ford trucks, and. I did figure it out by using you tube and the internet and after the first regear is done the book made more since to me. I have seen some sight descibing this axle as the heavy duty dana 44 but the model numbers dont reflect that can anyone tell me if i do have a heavy duty axle or not i know it came out of a 1976 high boy, its a model 446ef, it has 4. Ford differentials ford axle and differential rebuild tips, techniques, and instructions for 8. Differential installation kits rebuild kits yukon hardcore locking hubs. The tube thickness is a lot thicker, it has 1 ton rotors and calipers, and a hd dually hub assembly.
The ttb setup is based on ford s highly successful twin ibeam design on twowheeldrive pickup truck models. And almost every one of these had some unique, funky specification just for that model. The 9inch ford rearend is the strongest rearend out thereit. How to rebuild ford power stroke diesel engines 19942007. Ford rangers appeared with a reverse cut dana 28 ttb twin traction beam 4wd front axle in 1983. This front differential can be identified by its use of ball joints in the steering knuckles with a large castle nut at the top of each knuckle. Disc brake kits dana 44 axle model free shipping on. Dana spicer 29428x fits 1967 to 1979 ford bronco, f100, f150, f250 with dana 44 front all with 1. Building a custom hybrid xj front end d30 44 how to build a hybrid dana30 dana 44 axle, locking hubs, and high clearance steering swapping an early bronco front dana 44 into a yj how to swap a dana 44 and ford 9 inch from an early bronco into a. The dana 44 ttb twin traction beam was used in the front of ford f150s from 1980 to 1996 and the full size ford bronco from 1980 to 1997. You also need chevy 19 spline outer stub shafts and 19 spline locking hubs. Dana 44 news newspapers books scholar jstor february 2015 learn how and when to remove this template message.
The dana 41 was the precursor to the dana 44 and was used from the 1930s to the 1950s. Fits dana 44 open differential cases will not work in a posi. Spindles dana 44 axle model free shipping on orders over. I believe the previous axle was the dana 41, but cant swear to that. Our aftermarket brands support the passenger car, light truck, heavyduty truck, bus, and offhighway equipment markets worldwide. We cant mention the ford super duty dana 60 front without including the sterling 10. Dana 60 news newspapers books scholar jstor july 2011 learn how and when to remove this template message. In 1976, ford equipped the dana 44 with disc brakes. Building a custom hybrid xj front end d3044 how to build a hybrid dana30dana 44 axle, locking hubs, and high clearance steering swapping an early bronco front dana 44 into a yj how to swap a dana 44 and ford 9 inch from an early bronco into a. If youve ever wished for an easytounderstand, comprehensive book that could walk you through the repair, upgrade, and modification of differentials and axles, your day has come. Ford dana 60 axles mostly feature 35 spline inner axle shafts, but some are 30 spline. The danaspicer model 44 is an automotive axle manufactured by dana holding corporation.
Jeep, dana and chrysler differentials by larry shepard, 97816250495, available. See our resource center for additional install and troubleshooting videos. Provides complete lockup for all dana 44 rear ends. F250 dana 44 s up to 1977 were low pinion, standard cut units. Twintraction beam ttb is an independent suspension system for front drive axles in fourwheel drive ford fseries trucks and sport utility vehicles. Nov 03, 2010 the 44 was used at least as early as 53. How to tell if your early bronco has a dana 30 or dana 44 front end. Not sure of the actual hub diameter off hand, but stock or aftermarket wheels have a 4. How to rebuild the 8 14, 8 3 4, dana 44 and 60 and amc 20. For dana 30, dana 44, dana 60, dana 61, dana 70 and dana 80 axles. The difference between new generation dana 44 axles and. Ask the expert tech tips for rebuilding genuine dana axles. The dana 44 ttb twin traction beam was used in the front of ford f150 s from 1980 to 1996 and the full size ford bronco from 1980 to 1997.
One of the most common questions we are asked is how to tell if your bronco has a dana 30 or a dana 44 front end. Wheatley covered by us patent 3,948,337 issued april 6, 1976. The easiest way to identify which front end you have is to look at the steering knuckles. Convert a front chevy 6 lug dana 44 to a ford or jeep pattern 5 lug axle. The danaspicer model 44 is an automotive axle manufactured by dana holding corporation and is used extensively among automobile manufacturers and in the automotive aftermarket area as well. Dana 44 30 spline mini spool jeep chevy ford 4x4 d44 new. The dana 44 axle has been in use since the 1940s and is still a very popular axle today. The reason i am trying to do this is so that i can put on the seperate rotor, and hub from the later years. Front end parts for dana 44 wild horses full size bronco parts.
The key is using chevy small bearing spindles and the matching brake caliper brackets and calipers along with ford 5 lug wheel hubs and rotors. From 57 on up, the f100 had a 9, unless limited slip was specified in those cases the dana 44 was still used through the early 60s. Eb dana 44s are not hubcentric since there is no machined pilot for the wheel, they are lug centered with the conical lug nuts. Production on the ford bronco completely ceased in 1997, but the ford f150 switched from the dana 44 ttb to an 8.
Dana 30 vs 44 vs 60 junk yard axle swap beginners guide. About us history virtual tour blog in the press careers. Oct 19, 2002 the dana 60 sits lower than the ifs front, you may need to add a spacer. From 19671975, drum brakes were used at all four corners, while the later models were available with disc brakes in the front. This misconception is probably because a high pinion dana 44 wasnt offered in the f250 until 1977. This is by far the most common axle used by restorers, hot rodders, customizers, and racers.
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