This particular axle is complete hub to hub as you see in pix. Crossover steering is necessary with a solid axle conversion, steering off of the driver s side knuckle doesnt work at all. Absent from this list are unicorn axles, such as kingpin dana 60 front axles found under fullsize. Even so, there will be more driveshaft room on the driver side than the passenger side with this driveline. Browse tj wrangler model 44 rear axle parts to restore or fix your jeep.
You can build it to be a drivers side drop, but unless its free. Junkyard axle guide axle scrounger jp magazine four. Grabbed a ford hp and cut down the stock long side tube to be the new short side. Also try just search ford dana 60 or ford dana 44 on craigslist. Aug 11, 2011 dana 44 came in dodge, ford and gm, if you want the whole thing stick with the same year make and model, because all the connections bolts and suspension are different per manufacturers specifications the internal parts may work like the axles but the housings wil have different anchor points. Im trying to find one for my wag project as we speak. Convert a front chevy 6 lug dana 44 to a ford or jeep pattern 5 lug axle. Complete with all the parts you need to install it with leaf springs set to the stock 31. There are 2 widths available in the sjs, the narrow track version is closer to the right width. The scout ii uses a passenger drop transfer case, so the front differential is on the passenger side. May 24, 2017 retubing a dana 44 axle project green machine. From the highway to the high country wherever the road takes you the ultimate dana 44tm axle will get you there. Dana 44 driver side drop high pinion and sterling 10.
Dana 44 driver side drop for sale in lakeside, ca offerup. Driver side drop dana 44 6lug or dana 44 hd 8lug 19821984 6lug only could have a vacuum disconnect front axle i have seen. I believe the pumpkin is a passenger side drop, meaning it will not line up with your transfer case. Experience the thrill and ease of tailoring your truck or jeep with our guaranteed lowest prices on all dana 44 axle upgrade kits products at 4wp.
One major concern with the scout ii axle swap is the transfer case. Driver side drop dana 44 6lug or dana 44 hd 8lug the 6lug axle comes in both narrow and wide versions grand wagoneer is narrow, jtruck is wide the 8lug is wide only rear axle dana 44. The verso is a gear driven, driver side drop transfer case designed to work with toyota suvs and pickups that have a driver side drop front. The dana 60 is widest only and is a little offset 19801985ish fullsize jeeps. Question,, i have a jeep wt 1979 dana 44 passenger side drop axle,, can i pull whole knuckle assy. All the wranglers use a drivers drop transfer case, so the solution is to use a dana 300 from a 80s cj. Jeep grand wagoneer dana 44 front axle 3 31 driver side drop jeep tj or lj wagoneer dana 44 rear axle swap kit jeep tj or lj wagoneer dana 44 rear axle swap kit waggy front dana 44 swap kit for tj lj xj zj next venture motorsports waggy front dana 44 swap kit for tj lj xj zj next venture motorsports the dana 44. Swap a high pinion dana 44 ford radius arm axle, into your jeep tj, lj, xj, zj or mj. For comparison, a dana 44 19 spline stub measure 1.
Junkyard axle guide axle scrounger jp magazine four wheeler. Then you could keep your tcase alone on the driver side drop. The axle model number is cast in to the housing 30, 44, 60 either on the right facing the axle cover lower web at the point where the axle tube is pressed in to the center. Steering kits are built to order and take up to 5 days to build. Jeep tj or lj wagoneer dana 44 rear axle swap kit tnt customs front truss wagoneer d44 ftd44w wagoneer dana 44 for the wagon details about jeep grand wagoneer dana 44 front cover with vacuum shift motor jeep grand wagoneer dana 44 front axle 3 31 driver side drop waggy front dana 44 swap kit for tj lj xj zj. The offspring of the dana 18, the dana 20 was the strong silenttype and it put a bit of refinement into 4wd. Popular 78x18tpi offset left hand thread 1ton tie rod end. May 19, 2014 we cant mention the ford super duty dana 60 front without including the sterling 10. Mine are all passenger drop, and id gladly trade one for a driver s drop. So if someone bought a passenger side drop axle and used a dana 300 in. Retubing a dana 44 axle project green machine youtube.
I have a dana 44 8 lug straight axle, i think its from a 7677 ford 250. I bought a taco with a hp dana 44 in it, but i have a 85 toyota front diff with hp e locker i am going to put in the taco. The intention here is to make a high pinion, passenger side drop. Crossover steering conversion kits dana 60 44 10bolt. Dana 60 rear offset just a tad and comes in widest. Used by thousands of off road trucks for hd steering upgrade. Try to avoid dana 44 s that have a small ujoint unless you plan on swapping in larger shafts. The first step is to tear down the axle and grind off the passenger side steering yoke as you would for a cut. So, im looking for driver drop front axle options with the following characteristics im game for a bastard axle build, btw. Jeep front axle truss ford hp dana 44 radius arm style jeep. This is a drivers side drop axle and this is an ideal axle for swapping into a jeep wrangler yj or tj wrangler, also xj an zj. Beginning in 1980, the differential was on the driver s side of the vehicle closed knuckle till 1969. The next question was do i modify the front axle to meet the frame or do i modify the frame to meet the axle. That is the golden year also for front ford dana 60s as well however note that if it has a rear 60 its not much better an a 44 as it only has 30 spline shafts.
If youre welding the tubes after pressing them in, i doubt you will have any issues. Yes i know things have to be modified to change the drop. Improper camber makes the tire wear on one edge, and can cause the vehicle to pull to the side. Hp ford dana 44 driver side drop axle posted in for sale. Heres a small list of popular and not so axles used for nissan sas purposes. You might be ok with the 35s but your rear dana 35 wont stand a chance. When doing a cut and turn on a dana 35 ttb, camber is what youre generally trying to effect. The danaspicer model 44 is an automotive axle manufactured by dana holding corporation. Looking for a dana 44 with a driver s side pinion to use for a sas. At diamond axles, we concentrate on having a multitude of options available for your front axle needs.
Ive done the chevy eight lug axles and they are a breeze. The tnt high pinion dana 44 axle truss makes swapping this axle into your jeep a breeze, and is an easy way to further strengthen your front housing and end up with beefier axle brackets and components at the same time. The top 10 junkyard axles wrecking yard gold four wheeler. The center section is low pinion and has a casting in the housing to support spring under axle factory yj leaf spring setup all it needs is tubes pressed into the center and your inner knuckles pressed on and you will. The jeep fsj dana 44 front can be had in a widetrack fsj pickups and cherokee. Full size passenger drop front dana 44s were in chevys in the mid to late 70s but only for a few years iirc before they started using 10 bolts. I have just never looked into stock cj widetrack width driver drop axles before. When i try to get to the pirate4x4 tech articles where the dana 60 bible is at it tells me im sorry i cant find what your looking for. Then installed a brand new dom tube in the driver side, and cut it down to be the new long side. This page is not meant to tell you how to setup and install the axles but. Anyone running a driverdrop front axle close to stock.
This dana 44 had no axle tubes but attached to the driver side traction beam, which also acted as a cover plate, and had open air axles which. Use a ford high pinion reverse cut dana 44 for a jeepchevy. The dana model 44 front axle is used in all 2007 present jk wrangler rubicons. I have a pair of dana 44s out of a 74 scout ii that i would love to put in, but the scout front axle is a pass. Has anyone tried swapping a j10 front dana 44 if not is it possible. You must have a passenger side knuckle that you can bolt a steering arm to. Even stronger than its predecessor, yet still compact and easy. Heavy duty housing, arb, chromolly knuckles, high steer arms, 5. Some dana 44 knuckles have material that can be machined and drilledtapped for. Use a ford high pinion reverse cut dana 44 for a jeepchevy ok guys here is the next tech, i am taking this axle and setting it up for a driver side drop, this is a high pinion dana 44 with the better reverse cut gears, these fronts are superior to your standard 44 front.
It seems that the 19801983 dana 44 ttb and dana 50 ttb trucks that were equipped with a front limited slip differential also came with a unique housing that held the passenger side axle shaft in externally. On the 350s and some 250s you can get dana 60 drivers side drop axles, except for some mid 80s rigs that had this weird ifs thing going. The dana 44 ttb and dana 44hd ttb both use spicer 760x formerly 297x ujoints which are 2. Sold individually or in pairs, depending on option selected above. Hp ford dana 44 driver side drop axle for sale midsouth jeep. At about 60 inches wide its a good streetable swap for most jeeps with a passenger drop. The dana 44 rear axle first saw use in the 1940s and is still in use today. Jeep j10 dana 44 front axle assembly drivers side drop yj. In this page you will find information on dana 44 s that came with a driver side differential. We cant mention the ford super duty dana 60 front without including the sterling 10. This listing is for a used jeep dana 44 front axle assembly to be removed from a 1983 jeep j10 truck. I have a detubed ford driver side drop fits yj dana 44 center section. Chevyjeep spindle bolt pattern accepts outers from all open knuckle chevy and jeep dana 44, dana 30, and 10bolt front ends to 1986 cast from high strength ductile iron beefed up with extra material an.
This listing is for a used dodge dana 44 front axle assembly removed from an 83 dodge w150 truck. We have what you need regardless of what axle youre using. Dana 44 driver side drop vers pass change ford truck enthusiasts. I was planning to use it in my zj build but have decided i want a dana 60 front instead. You would then have 8 lugs to match the rear, locking hubs, and stronger parts than the 2nd gen 44. Passenger side drop front axle jeep wrangler forum. Jeep j10 dana 44 front axle assembly drivers side drop yj tj xj swap will ship xj jeep swap 44 side assembly dana tj drop front axle drivers will j10 yj ship. Used dana 44 driver side drop hi pinion for sale in. I just need to know why a dodge front dana 60 is not a desirable swap. Driver side drop dana 44 6lug or dana 44 hd 8lug the 6lug axle comes in both narrow and wide versions grand wagoneer is narrow, jtruck is wide the 8lug is wide only rear axle dana 44 6lug offset just a tad. Jeep j10 dana 44 front axle assembly drivers side drop yj tj xj. Front passenger drop dana 60s can be found under 87 and older chevys and 93 and older dodges, usually one tons but some 34 tons.
I have decided to sell the high pinion dana 44 that i bought from weezul. This axle used a traditional dana 60 center section typically cast with 602 in the top center position but with dana 44 shaft bearings and brakes. Modifying the axle meant either shortening the long tube and shifting the axle towards the driver side. Ill have to keep an eye out for wrecked new dodges too i guess. This is a passengers side drop axle and this is an ideal axle for a jeep swap. Used dana 44 driver side drop hi pinion for sale in marysville dana 44 driver side drop hi pinion posted by dean valdiese in marysville. Apr 01, 2009 we take a look at some of the most popular axle swaps and show you the pros, cons, lug pattern, width, and much much more in this axle scrounger junkyard axle guide only in jp magazine. Nov 25, 2014 grabbed a ford hp and cut down the stock long side tube to be the new short side. If the axle is not in the truck, or missing the hubs, you can look at the axle shafts from the back side of the axle, and check the ujoint size. I sold the truck before i had a chance to hack into it, so now i have a d44 high pinion driver drop with 6 lug chevy outers to sell. With a solid axle like a dana 44 the camber angle is fairly fixed. The narrow track wagoneer and cherokee jeeps lacked extensions on the fenders. Axle shafts, direct fit dana 44 axle model free shipping. You will find both right, and left hand drop differentials on these axles.
Less than 200 miles on complete rebuild, new bearings and seals throughout. Detubed low pinion dana 44 driver side drop center section with spring under pads cast into the housing. We can build your axle with a variety of tubing diameters and thicknesses to suit weight, tire size, and strength requirements your vehicle has. So you can compare widthts among brands and against the factroy h233b for example. One of the cast mounts is cut off, but you could have tubes removed and be a perfect axle. Drivers side drop will for sale car and truck parts store. The axle has full time hubs, i will upgrade to manual locking hubs sometime in the future, very easy to do. Gm 10 bolt and dana 44 crossover steering instructions. I know that chevys are pass side drop and ford is ds but are the shaft lengths the same. The dana 44 has a gawr up to 3,500 lb 1,600 kg and is a semifloating type, having one bearing on the end of the axle shaft which carries the weight of the vehicle on the axle and also allows axle rotation. Looking for a dana 44 with a drivers side pinion to use for a sas.
Ford versions are drivers side differential drop, reversecut gears, and kingpin. Pm ibuildembig about where to find axles for want you want. Stock steering components are inadequate for a truck with raised suspension. On a ttb axle, the camber can be greatly affected when lifting the suspension. The driver side differential dana 44 blue oval trucks. The transfer case is broken, so that is why am asking. Billet astm a572 grade 50 passenger side high steer arm drag link pitman arm gm 1 ton high angle tie rod ends chromemoly stud kit. In todays video we make a driver side drop axle into a passenger side drop. Dana axles are very easy to identify and their numbering system is consistent irregardless of the vehicle they came in. Homemade passenger drop dana 60 this was way too easy. The axle was from a 1978 ford f250, it has factory 3. Order this item and get free delivery and handling on your entire order. Used normal wear, ford bronco late 70s dana 44 driver side drop.
Jeep front axle truss ford hp dana 44 radius arm style jeep xj, tj, zj, mj tnt customs. Anyways, im looking at a driver side drop front dodge dana 60, and am wondering if i should get it or not. Iron case, geardriven, passenger side offset drive for the front axle and centered output for the rear axle. The front is a heavy duty dana 44, driver side drop. The scout ii front dana 44 had a wider spring pad width than the cj7 frame. In this page you will find information on dana 44s that came with a driver side differential. It is currently under a jeep tj, set up with 4 link. Chevyjeep spindle bolt pattern accepts outers from all open knuckle chevy and jeep 44, dana 30, and 10bolt front ends to 1986 ford version based on the bronco disc brake knuckle and fit 12 and 34 ton brakes.
Get a cj model 44 rear axle to restore or fix your jeep. Due to confusion, this does not include weekends and other lead times noted o. This part is normally shipped directly from the manufacturer supplier. I got a dana 44 driver side drop from a 1989 jeep grand wagoneer. The danaspicer model 60 is an automotive axle manufactured by dana holding corporation. But looks like my transfer case is going to be drivers side drop. Junkyard axle guide axle scrounger four wheeler network. Narrowed housing and turned knuckles driver s side closeup 12 degrees of rotation see marks i picked up a 72ish chevy 12ton 6lug 67. You need to take that in to consideration when looking for an axle to swap. Severe joint angles result in reduced turning radius and can also result in binding and broken rod ends. Axle shaft, front driver side, dana 44, ford, each part.
If if were me i would look for an 8 lug chevy 44 or 10 bolt same outers in a jy and grab everything from the ball joints out and put it on the older 44. High pinion kingpin dana 44 open knuckle drivers side drop could be a really good axle to build can put early bronco dana 30 disk brake kit on it everything works on it came out of a 70 f100 4x4. Alabama driver side drop dana 44 center section sua. Rear driver side 1 rear passenger side 1 inner axle splines. Dodge w150 ramcharger dana 44 front axle assembly 3.