If you have the B.O.M number, you can look it up on
When choosing one
One of the most common
1977. Info To Share? Low
Chevy knuckle will be a mirror image but without the studs. knuckles, Ford hubs, rotors, spindles, Wagoneer caliper brackets and
Many ½- and ¾-ton GM 4x4s came with a solid front axle that could have been a Dana 44 or a GM Corporate 10-bolt. bottom. This axle for the F-250
There are front and rear versions of the Dana 60. Find your Dana 60 axle specifications using the bill of materials code stamped onto the axle housing. Trucks - 959 Media LLC - All Rights Reserved. Remember
passenger-side knuckles, however, are fairly rare. The Dana 44 Front End came on factory Ford Broncos from late 1971 to 1977. Once you locate
can find a stronger replacement shaft or a complete set of replacement
the gear mesh when moving the vehicle forward direction. WANTED: Want to contribute your articles/photos to this
On the driver's side Chevy knuckle there will be three
that'll you'll have an 8-lug wheel bolt pattern with the F-250 axles. going to be mentioning things such as open knuckle, closed knuckle, low
through it. Dana B.O.M numbers HERE. of a High Steer Arm on a flat top knuckle. axles are very easy to identify and their numbering system is consistent
1/2 ton K series 10/15 or Blazer/Jimmy. The manual lockout is the
standard cut ring gear. Nutter Enterprises LLC can machine, drill and tap your steering knuckles
Needed For A Flat Top Knuckle Dana 44 With A 5x5.5 Wheel Bolt Pattern: Essentially
There are upper and lower joints that the knuckle swivels on, turning the
While you can look up the serial number on a Dana 60 to figure which axle it is, thereâs a pretty simple trick for telling if the axle came out of a Chevy, Dodge, Ford, GMC, or Jeep. Dana's website HERE. Top Knuckles For High Steering: Those
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shell out $1,500. Dana
1977-1979 F-150 Super Cab and 1978-1979 F-250 have leaf sprung Dana 44's
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information on swapping a solid front axle in to their Ford Ranger. you'll be needing everything from the knuckles
single most misunderstood term used by off-roaders and even many in the
reverse cut high pinion units. This new axle
The
new tubes. cover) lower web at the point where the axle tube is pressed in to the
Top Knuckle vs Non-Flat Top Knuckle, Your
in 1978-1979. Photo
its ability to swivel. spiral cut in the ring gear. Some believe that the
is a flat top knuckle from a 1975 Chevy 1/2 ton, Flat
The following company's offer High Steer Arms: Photo
Driver Side Dana 44 Solid Front Axle. These
though, as the stock Bronco shaft has the tiny 260x u-joint. suspension setup, you would have to completely rebuild the housing with
This system came with outer
On the underside there will be cast in bosses where the
Pinion Standard Cut vs High Pinion Reverse Cut: Here
The Dana/Spicer 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. //-->. cover) lower web at the point where the axle tube is pressed in to the
in the front. These should all be
Spring / Radius Arm Setup (F-250's and 1977-1979 F-150 Super Cabs have
cast in to the housing (30, 44, 60) either on the right (facing the axle
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1977.5 Ford�s new F-250 axle now started to appear. steering on Chevy push-pull steering configurations. in reverse. coil mounting brackets were 4 separate cast pieces welded at the top and
You will notice the vacuum line going to the top of the pumpkin. They also provide
The logical decision for swapping to a larger front axle is to gain
Each
Vehicles
However, the Chevy Dana 44 shaft is 18-1/2
and already drilled and tapped. going to be mentioning things such as open knuckle, closed knuckle, low
It is much wider and uses wider spring perches than the CJ Dana 44. companies offer stronger replacement axle shafts for the early Bronco that
can on the previous year axles. Dana
that'll you'll have an 8-lug wheel bolt pattern with the F-250 axles. Dana 44's up to 1977 were low pinion, standard cut units. serve the purpose). can buy flat op knuckles from company's like Reid Racing. one is the closed knuckle and one is the open knuckle. F-150 Super Cab or 1978-1979 F-250 Dana 44's that were setup for leafs. On the underside there will be cast in bosses where the
The axle tubes
Where
Here's an explanation: The
I picked up an axle this weekend and I am trying to figure out what it came out of. serve the purpose). Often mistakenly
same part for both. Jan 15, 2013 - The life line in the "Jeep" line is the Spicer Driveline. such as A-Dapt-It
The Dana 44 became
You
on 1973-1977 1/2-ton Chevy's and 1974-1977 fullsize Jeeps. Artec Industries Chevy Dana 60 Front Truss This heavy duty truss system is designed to take serious abuse and reinforce your entire axle while also providing a flat surface to mount your upper links. Vehicles
Another thing to
Some
You
switch to the early Bronco Dana 44 you're going to end up with a 5x5.5
changes from the F-100 & F-150 to include larger brakes. is a photo of a low pinion axle (left) and high pinion axle (right). standard cut ring gear. with 1/2-inch thick tube walls, and the axle has many different small
The
11" high x 10-1/4" wide.Unlike the Dana 44 Diff Cover, the GM 10 Bolt Cover does not have any flat sides. low pinion axle is an indication of a standard cut ring gear and the high
center section or in the nose of the housing near the pinion yoke. 1974-1977
save you from having to have one of the knuckles machined, drilled and
is a flat top knuckle from a 1975 Chevy 1/2 ton, Flat
information on High Steering, see the section at the bottom of the page. Many
newer coil brackets can not be cut off. They can only be found
Fullsize Ford Truck Resource, The
HELP
Ford Bronco or a 1973-1979 Ford F-150 and get the following parts: Caliper holder (Haynes calls this the Anchor plate), Wheel bearing locking nut, lock ring washer and wheel bearing
rig on an RTI ramp, you can appreciate the benefits gained from the wider
Axle Assembly Identification Dana/Spicer Products - Rear Axle Codes 1961-1971 NOTE: The codes listed on these pages only go up through 1971. 1977. You'll need to replace the axle shafts in order to swap to a larger u-joint. This
knuckles are flat tops. / 30-Spline Axle Shafts, 3.73
1971-1977
always looking for good content to share with
your knuckle (example: mimic the GM surface angle or machine surface
housing turned upside down. Shown
X510-9 How to Use This Catalog This catalog contains applications and part listings for front and rear axles which fit vehicles from model years 1978-1998. Jeep Wagoneer was a leaf-under-axle Dana 44. known of Ranger/Wagoneer Dana 44 swaps using the Wagoneer Dana 44, Chevy flat top
Pinion Axle left - High Pinion Axle Right (They're Dana 30's, but they
1973-1987
The idea behind reverse cut is to strengthen the
The
1978-1979
You'll need to replace the axle shafts in order to swap to a larger u-joint. operation of the gear when it is used for a front axle application. 11-inch disc
Dana 60 & 61 Front Axles by BOM Number Following tables list Dana 60 Front axles by their Bill-Of-Materials (BOM) number, categorized by application. spiral cut in the ring gear. Diagram
That Came With Flat Top Knuckles: 1973-1977
medianet_versionId = "3111299"; The
This
perpendicular to spindle mounting surface). Chevy knuckle will be a mirror image but without the studs. be replacing your existing parts with these new ones. Dana
Fullsize
Are they the same thing? (Except the 1987-early 1988 Fords with the weird flange mount hub). drilled and tapped to mirror the driver-side knuckle. Dodge W100 from 1972.5-1974 with B.O.M. Full Size Jeep - Driver and passenger side are flat tops. The Dana 44 became
The
gear lube or in grease in the knuckle, and the lubricant tends to leak out
You also need to get the bearings & seals for the
in the front. inches so it would work better as an inner shaft than the F-150. The axle model number is
referred to as 'reverse rotation', the term 'reverse cut' is perhaps the
To Get Your Knuckles Machined: John
The term 'reverse cut' actually refers to the direction of the
Low
The passenger side
The list below is a partial list of typical GM RPO Codes, specifically the codes pertaining to Axle Identification, Differential Type and Gear Ratio. a drum brake Dana 44 you can convert it to disc brakes. is pressed on both ends and welded together. a reverse cut axle, the spiral on the ring gear is opposite from a
Spring / Radius Arm Setup. The
Wrangler Rubicon. You can also use the spindles from a late 1972-1977 GMC/Chevy
was a high pinion, reverse cut, 8-lug Dana 44. inches so it would work better as an inner shaft than the F-150. There are two basic types of knuckles used,
other Ford Ranger enthusiasts. When you
out. reverse cut high pinion units. The 35C version is found in the rear of Cherokees and Comanches. to 1978 had (4) separate pieces welded on to the axle tube. Ford Bronco Dana 44 Axle, 1.31-Inch
Chevy & GM 1/2 ton 4X4 with Dana 44. information on how to shorten this axle, click HERE. 1971-1977
I bought just the frame and drive train and was told it was an 81 chevy k20. disc brake outer shafts have the correct spindle to use F-150 hubs an
same part for both. right axle tube. driving axles. early Bronco drivers side. Compare the gasket shape to Nationwide Parts' Axle Identification Chart to determine the Dana model number. They also provide
1971-1977
your Dana 44 if you don't already have any. The F-250 also has 3-inch wide axle tubes
that point were the Dana 30 and should be avoided. tapped for a High Steer arm. you run the Chevy or full size Jeep knuckle out, but you use a 1976-1992 Ford F-150
Instructions: Find the BOM number stamped on your axle (see the Dana 60 Front Axle Bible for details). you have your knuckles squared away you'll need to get a set of High Steer
For more information click HERE. known of Ranger/Wagoneer Dana 44 swaps using the Wagoneer Dana 44, Chevy flat top
Dana's website HERE. Carrier Break, Coil
The following company's offer High Steer Arms: Photo
will have studs on a Wagoneer, otherwise the knuckles are identical to
Dana B.O.M numbers HERE. Some of the hardcore
for you. around in F-150's and Full Size Broncos. Ford high pinion reverse cut Dana 44 didn't become available until after
This new axle
should work. The
weld on radius arm mounting brackets (wedgies) that can be cut off. the gear mesh when moving the vehicle forward direction. This
Although the Dana 44 and Dana 60 differential covers look similar, their sizes are significantly different. Chevy & GM 1/2 ton 4X4 with Dana 44 - Driver's knuckle are flat tops
drawbacks of an early Bronco Dana 44 is it's small 260x u-joints. The
You
Dana 44. Any late 1970's, early 1980's Ford hub & rotor
available in the early Ford Bronco's from 1971-1977. wheels to the left and right. Needed For A Flat Top Knuckle Dana 44 With A 5x5.5 Wheel Bolt Pattern: Essentially
Where
11-inch disc
early Bronco Dana 44 shaft in it. The flat top
Ranger Station, Submit
The axle tubes
pinion, high pinion reverse cut and standard cut. to 18-29/32 inches long. cornerstone of the High Steer setup is the flat top passenger-side
1977.5 Fords new F-250 axle now started to appear. its ability to swivel. passenger side knuckle has a rough cast and will need to be machined and
The
flange style hub) or at the u-joint. above complete with gears, locker and brakes. single most misunderstood term used by off-roaders and even many in the
Mount Surface to Wheel Mount Surface is 62.5-Inches. popularity of high steer, milled and drilled knuckles can now be purchased
There are upper and lower joints that the knuckle swivels on, turning the wheels to the left and right. Ok,
The F-250 is a little wider than the F-100 & F-150, for
arms. Top Knuckle vs Non-Flat Top Knuckle, Your
F-250
The Dana 44 differential cover will measure about 9 ⦠can get your submission posted and acknowledged
Ford Bronco Dana 44 Axle, 1.31-Inch
tubes 3/8 inch thick and center tubes 3/8 inch or 1/4 inch thick. can find a stronger replacement shaft or a complete set of replacement
cast in to the housing (30, 44, 60) either on the right (facing the axle
Nutter Enterprises LLC can machine, drill and tap your steering knuckles
Your
be replacing your existing parts with these new ones. companies like A-Dapt-It. You may also want to check out our list of
of a 1971-1977 Ford Bronco front suspension (F-150 and 1978-1979 Bronco
a Ranger. The Dana 60, a heavier-duty axle than the Dana 44, was first used in the 1950s.It was the axle of choice under countless Dodge, Ford, GM, Studebaker, ⦠housing turned upside down. was used in 1/2 ton Ford trucks from 1966-1979 and full size Ford Bronco's
The
Or very different? Each
Be prepared though to
Front axles have a model number cast just below where the right-side axle tube connects to the differential. popularity of high steer, milled and drilled knuckles can now be purchased
Diagram
Pinion Axle left - High Pinion Axle Right (They're Dana 30's, but they
This
driving axles. Hey guys i need some help identifying the front axle in my truck. The
It would
can adapt your Ranger's rear axle with a 5x4.5 to 6x5.5 wheel adapter from
In this page you will find information on Dana
Ranger enthusiasts choose the late 70's Dana 44's because there's still
cornerstone of the High Steer setup is the flat top passenger-side
coil mounting brackets were 4 separate cast pieces welded at the top and
For information on model years between 1967-1978, please refer to catalog This
wheels to the left and right. F-250
If you want to get a 5x5.5 bolt pattern, you will need to get hubs and
Try to avoid Dana 44's that have a small
Dana 44 rear axle from 50s Willys Wagon. cast pieces does not have a tube that passes through it. The early Bronco shaft is 18-5/16 inches and the F-150 shaft is 18-5/8
Chevy & GM 1/2 ton 4X4 with Dana 44 - Passenger
� 2010 Blue Oval
If
Contrary to popular belief, it does not turn backwards or
3.92 & Up Carrier Break, Coil
axles are very easy to identify and their numbering system is consistent
vehicle the axle came out of. Top Knuckles For High Steering: Those
These can be cut off. axle business. Find a 1978-1979
is pressed on both ends and welded together. on 1973-1977 1/2-ton Chevy's and 1974-1977 fullsize Jeeps. Wheel Bolt Pattern on F-150's (F-250's are 8-lug). cast pieces does not have a tube that passes through it. Each Dana/Spicer unit has a unique inspection cover and gasket shape. Identify a GM 10 Bolt Front Axle: Type: Iron beam 4x4 Front Drive Axle Front Cover: Oval with 10 Bolts. of a F-250 Dana 44 (laying on its top). shaft at 18-5/16 inches but with a 297 u-joint. adjusting nut, Rotor
It would
Parts
Dana
you run the Chevy or full size Jeep knuckle out, but you use a 1976-1992 Ford F-150
Dana Corp. - Differential IdentificationShop by your differential. hub, rotor, and inner wheel bearing seal. It is a specially designed housing for front
knuckle of a front axle is the part that enables the front axle to steer. uses a 297x or 760x u-joint. Low
axles. medianet_height = "250";
If
Instead, a tube
strength for larger tires, more torque or both. knuckle. You'll
F-150 Super Cab or 1978-1979 F-250 Dana 44's that were setup for leafs. the wider 8 bolt wheel pattern. Once you locate
Wheel Bolt Pattern on F-150's (F-250's are 8-lug). was used in 1/2 ton Ford trucks from 1966-1979 and full size Ford Bronco's
The 1978-1979 units are just as good as
medianet_crid = "364974658";
The F-250 also has 3-inch wide axle tubes
(use as a core for a new one). Click HERE. you'll be needing everything from the knuckles
rotors and they have the flat top knuckles that are desirable for high
pinion axle is an indication of a reverse cut ring gear. constantly have people coming to The Ranger Station looking for
bottom. better driveline angles because the pinion is located above the centerline
place of the Ranger's Dana 35, you're going to end up with a weaker axle
This axle for the F-250
Here's an explanation: The
Have
Dana 44's made prior
Chevy & GM 1/2 ton 4X4 with Dana 44 - Driver's knuckle are flat tops
of a 1971-1977 Ford Bronco front suspension (F-150 and 1978-1979 Bronco
in reverse. One of the major
the spindle is 706528X. for it. This misconception is probably because a high pinion Dana 44 wasn't
These are easy to find since they were used with the stock J-arm
Another thing to
measurement for 'X' depends on where you measure from and how you machine
The differential cover on the 44 is shaped almost like a hexagon and has a half-inch male fill plug. long as you want to retain the factory style radius arms. hub, rotor, and inner wheel bearing seal. and already drilled and tapped. steering on Chevy push-pull steering configurations. newer coil brackets can not be cut off. On the driver's side Chevy knuckle there will be three
did offer a Dana 44 with a drivers side differential in the 2001 and newer
If you end up with
the wider 8 bolt wheel pattern. clearance steering conversions. / 30-Spline Axle Shafts, 3.73
603413 has the exact same length
is the top dog when it comes to Dana 44's. Remember
The
knuckle must be sealed. The open knuckle axles used a sealed cardon cross joint. 603413 has the exact same length
is easier to maintain. offered in the F-250 until 1977. a drum brake Dana 44 you can convert it to disc brakes. a reverse cut axle, the spiral on the ring gear is opposite from a
Ranger
The reverse cut high pinion Dana 44
Dana models 25, 27, 30, 60, 70 and 80 have save you from having to have one of the knuckles machined, drilled and
Wagoneer axles were only available with
The
of the knuckle. Axles up to
is the top dog when it comes to Dana 44's. be avoided. Dana 44 Front Axle Wheel End Parts, Spindles, Bearings, Etc Ring & Pinion Sets Master Overhaul Kits Axleshafts & U-Joints Locking Differentials Locking Hubs Differential Covers & Gaskets Complete Rebuild Kit is the radius arm mount on a 1978-1979 Ford Dana 44. assembly. tapped for a High Steer arm. In
I was told a wagoneer but now I am not sure. for you. Chevy. 'Blue Oval Trucks'
studs where the factory Chevy steering arm attached. other axle of choice would be the 1977-1979
Ford Reverse Cut High Pinion Dana 44: 3.73
If you've ever been on an RTI, or watched a well built
For
DANA 35 This axle, with a 7.56-inch ring gear, is the fronted for 4.0-liter Ford Rangers and Explorers/Mazda Navajos. calipers. pinion axle is an indication of a reverse cut ring gear. The 1974-1977
are the same). of the Ranger and also uses a coil spring/radius arm suspension similar to
The early Bronco shaft is 18-5/16 inches and the F-150 shaft is 18-5/8
suspension setup, you would have to completely rebuild the housing with
Fullsize
This front differential can be identified by its use of ball joints in the steering knuckles with a ⦠Check them out at http://www.jnutter.com/. coil mounting brackets were a new design that was a single piece per side,
Generally when an
Basically,
44 Flat
The F-250 is a little wider than the F-100 & F-150, for
These axles are stronger than the
Enterprises can build you a front Dana 44 or Dana 60. Photo
leaf sprung Dana 44's), 5x5.5
The Dana 44 is built with an 8.5-inch ring and pinion and has a spline count of 19 or 27 with two-piece axle shafts or a spline count of 30 with a one-piece axle shaft. watch out for with the early Bronco Dana 44 is the brakes. Dana 44 is slightly different than the F-100 & F-150 offered in
you have your knuckles squared away you'll need to get a set of High Steer
The
Contrary to popular belief, it does not turn backwards or
This system came with outer
The Dana/Spicer Model 60 is an automotive axle manufactured by Dana Holding Corporation and used in OEM pickup and limited passenger car applications by Chevrolet, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ford and Land Rover. Full Size Jeep - Driver and passenger side are flat tops. Identification: Dana axles are very easy to identify and their numbering system is consistent irregardless of the vehicle they came in. The center of the
wishing to do a High Steer setup will need a set of flat top knuckles for
1978-1979
Ford Reverse Cut High Pinion Dana 44: 3.73
Differential & Axle Parts Specialists We have your differential parts in stock ready to ship today. The passenger side
1977. coil mounting brackets were a new design that was a single piece per side,
Company's are selling these axles like the one pictured
1977. If keeping a Ranger 7.5 or 8.8 rear axle, you'll
The closed structure of the closed knuckle limits
your Dana 44 if you don't already have any. Ford Bronco or a 1973-1979 Ford F-150 and get the following parts: Caliper holder (Haynes calls this the Anchor plate), Wheel bearing locking nut, lock ring washer and wheel bearing
There are two basic types of knuckles used, one is the closed knuckle and one is the open knuckle. Carrier Break, Coil
If you find a Dana axle not in a vehicle, that link will tell you what
Also a
Instead, a tube
A reverse cut housing is not just like a standard cut
passenger-side knuckles, however, are fairly rare. In
The center of the
then drilled and tapped for a high steer arm. swaps is the Dana 44. Some choose to narrow them for use on the road. out. & Down /
To Get Your Knuckles Machined: John
It also is a bit harder to maintain since the
These should all be
act as a reference for the axles themselves. you find an axle and want information on narrowing it, click HERE. It is possible to shorten these axles for
is easier to maintain. knuckles, Ford hubs, rotors, spindles, Wagoneer caliper brackets and
of the axle. solid front axle. Dana 44's up to 1977 were low pinion, standard cut units. This misconception is probably because a high pinion Dana 44 wasn't
Check them out at http://www.jnutter.com/. Bronco's have drum front brakes. of the axle. For more
Pinion Standard Cut vs High Pinion Reverse Cut: Here
We're
then drilled and tapped for a high steer arm. pinion, high pinion reverse cut and standard cut. Neither side
You
The spicer part number for
This
These
threads will go. Rebuild your Dana Front Axle with confidence, choose your parts from Midwest Jeep Willys. AXLE IDENTIFICATION Chevrolet began the manufacture of their own design Front Drive Axles for use on 1/2 and 3/ 4 ton (K10 & K20) Four Wheel Drive vehicles. in 1978-1979. 610023-1 Front 3.54 Reverse Low (4.10-) 35 Spline Dana 60 (Snow Fighter) / 10" Gear View Parts 610023-2 Front 3.54 Reverse Please select a rear end that matches your vehicle below.Dana has a wide range of front and rear ends! advantage of the open knuckle is it allows a tighter turning radius and it
DANA 41 The 41, which has a ring gear size similar to the Dana 44, came in early CJ-2As. you have more money than fabrication talent and want to just buy a beefy
Chevy & GM 1/2 ton 4X4 with Dana 44 - Passenger
early Bronco drivers side. you are comfortable with the 6x5.5 bolt pattern of the Wagoneer 44, you
one is the closed knuckle and one is the open knuckle. Ford high pinion reverse cut Dana 44 didn't become available until after
of a High Steer Arm on a flat top knuckle,