Will Dana 44 axles fit a Dana 30?
Well, they’re all the same. The Dana 30 and the Dana 44 have the same brakes, hubs, ball joints, Cs, knuckles, and steering. So other than the beefier center section, and the beefier axle shafts, these two are completely identical otherwise.
What’s the difference between a Dana 30 and a Dana 44 axle?
The factory Rubicon front Dana 44 is a very slightly upgraded axle over the Dana 30. The differential is upgraded to use larger and stronger gears and they put thicker axle shafts between the locker and the u-joint at the steering knuckle. Everything else about the axle is the same.
Can a Dana 44 handle 38s?
So YES a BUILT 44 will hang tough with 37″-38″ tires for a while at least.
Are all Dana 44 front axles the same?
Not all 44s are equal. 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 much HP can a Dana 44 front axle handle?
The 44 is roughly the same as a GM 8.5″ Corporate 10-bolt, same ring gear diameter and most bearing sizes, which has about 90%+ of the strength of a 12-bolt Car axle. Your Dana 44 will handle 500 hp no problem, and with an axle and spool upgrade w/girdle cover and tubes welded to the centersection will handle 700 hp+.
Which is better a Dana 30 or a Dana 44?
But an unbuilt D30 with chromoly shafts and 37s and proper gearing is in my opinion just asking for trouble. The Rubicon 44 front axle may solve the gear set issue, but the axle tubes and housing are still not as strong as the PR44 or other aftermarket brands. It’s better, but not as good as it could be.
How big is the ring gear on a Dana 44?
The ring gear diameter in the Dana 44 is 8 1/2″, and comes standard with a 4.10 gear ratio, and an electronically actuated locker. To accommodate the larger ring gear the Dana 44 has a large center section housing, but this doesn’t make any difference in housing strength. Now, why would you want a larger diameter ring gear?
What kind of front axle does a jeep Rubicon have?
The base model and the Rubicon rear axle are both Dana 44s. But, the front axle is where everything changes. The Rubicon gets a Dana 44 in the front, while lower model Jeeps don’t. The Dana 30 is what lower models receive.
How to adjust the camber on a Dana?
Remove the brake caliper and move to the side. Open the front hub and remove the outer wheel bearing nuts and washers. Remove the wheel hub/rotor assembly. Remove the spindle then unbolt the brake caliper mount and backing plate. Remove them both.
What’s the difference between a Dana and a Dana 44?
The base model and the Rubicon rear axle are both Dana 44s. But, the front axle is where everything changes. The Rubicon gets a Dana 44 in the front, while lower model Jeeps don’t.
What kind of springs are used in Ford Dana 44?
The Ford Dana 44 is probably the easiest to swap using coil springs and radius arms. When doing these swaps there’s essentially (3) mounting points to deal with: The coil springs are responsible for the ride quality and handling as well as determining the vehicles ride height.
What’s the gear ratio on a Dana 30?
The Dana 30 doesn’t come with any factory LSD or locking differential. The ring gear diameter in the Dana 44 is 8 1/2″, and comes standard with a 4.10 gear ratio, and an electronically actuated locker.
What are the names of the new axles?
This new axle has an oil slinger and passage tube to lubricate the pinion bearing which was submerged in previous designs. This axle has also been called the Dana 44 High Pinion, Dana 44 Reverse Rotation, Dana 44 Reverse Cut, Dana 44 High clearance and many more names.