What vehicles came with Dana 44 front axles?
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. And almost every one of these had some unique, funky specification just for that model.
How do I identify a Dana 44 front axle?
Many Dana axles have the model ID cast into the fins or centersection. Look for a “44” or “60” cast into the reinforcement ribs. The number can usually be found on the lower right side rib below the differential cover, but it may also be found on other ribs or on top of the main cast structure.
What vehicles did Dana 44 come in?
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 even under the rear of Isuzu Rodeos and Honda Passports up until the mid-’90s.
What is so special about Dana axles?
The Dana 60 axle uses u-joints that measure three inches from snap ring to snap ring. The Dana 60 has a larger ring gear, larger axle tubes, larger axle shafts, and overall is much stronger. All that extra strength, however, add a lot of weight.
Why are axles called Dana?
Spicer Manufacturing was renamed the Dana Corporation in 1946, although some driveline components still retained the Spicer brand. The first Dana axle was the 23 rear axle for CJ-2A Jeeps, produced from 1941. It was so named because it had a gross axle weight rating (GAWR) of 2,300 pounds.
Are Dana 44 good axles?
At the same time, the Dana 44 is a great axle if you don’t need giant tires or big power. Most people don’t realize how heavy a Dana 60 is and how much unsprung weight affects handling. The Dana 44 is also a heavy axle, but it’s significantly lighter than a Dana 60.
When did the Dana 44 front axle come out?
The Dana 44 became available in the early Ford Bronco’s from 1971-1977. Axles prior to that point were the Dana 30. One of the major drawbacks of an early Bronco Dana 44 is it’s small 260x u-joints. You can find a stronger replacement shaft or a complete set of replacement shafts that use larger u-joints at companies like broncograveyard.com.
What’s the difference between a Dana F-250 and F-100?
The F-250 is a little wider than the F-100 & F-150, for the wider 8 bolt wheel pattern. The F-250 also has 3-inch wide axle tubes with 1/2-inch thick tube walls, and the axle has many different small changes from the F-100 & F-150 to include larger brakes.
How is the Dana 44 TTB attached to the frame?
The inboard ends of the beams are attached to a frame-mounted crossmember by a bushing, while the outboard ends support the steering knuckles and are attached to the frame through the springs and radius arms. The Dana 44 TTB (Twin Traction Beam) was used in the front of Ford F-150’s and Ford Bronco’s from 1980-1996.
Which is better a Dana 44 or a Dana 50?
The Dana 50 uses larger axle shafts, u-joints, and locking hubs than the Dana 44HD. The Dana 50 TTB 3rd member (housing) will bolt to the Dana 44 beam, but you can’t swap any of the other parts to your Dana 44. The exception is the inner axle shaft and slip yoke on the passenger side.