dana 44 question

[mollyman]

are all dana 44 axles 30 spline?? also if I wanted to replace the factor ujoint with a new greasable one any sugestions which ones to get. alos I know this is an opinion question but if I was going to run a dana 44 front end, open diff (never on rocks), and with cross over steering could I go to 39inch tires with ou to many problems??? thanks for any input

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

are all dana 44 axles 30 spline?? also if I wanted to replace the factor ujoint with a new greasable one any sugestions which ones to get. alos I know this is an opinion question but if I was going to run a dana 44 front end, open diff (never on rocks), and with cross over steering could I go to 39inch tires with ou to many problems??? thanks for any input

Most are 30 spline, there are older ones (mostly 1960's) that are coarse (19 maybe?) spline. The older D44's use a smaller u-joint too.


Spicer makes the best "cheaper", OEM type joint.

You'll still be breaking all the time with 39's

 

[mollyman]

is the only benifit to high steer getting the tierod raised or is it also a benifit to have the draglink attaching at the same elevation as the tierod?? i guess i am asking if the geometry is better with high steer xover than just regular xover??

 

[MTBLAZER89]

Mainly just keeping the tie rod off the rocks.

 

[mollyman]

how does your 10bolt with 37's do MTBLAZER89

 

[MTBLAZER89]

eh they do ok. I have broken a couple of sets and I am open. Pretty much anytime the tires are turned and it was a high throttle bouncing situation I just assumed one would let go. Mainly just trails, light rocks, and some mud. I think they are the hardest on ball joints and wheel bearings just because of the weight. I have learned to try and drive it without breaking and have gotten a lot better, but if your goals are running tires 36-37 and larger run the Dana 44 but carry spare shafts and joints and save for the 60. I have one in my garage under construction right now because I would really like to step up to a 40" tire

 

[mollyman]

thanks for the info !!!

 

[habitatxskate]

i got 37s and will only be using it for the road and mud, no rocks at all..im going to a d60 even though i just spent 500 on a sf 14 and d44, im selling those and going to a d60 and 14 ff like i should have in the first place.

 

[reddog64]

why not buy the 60 before you get tires....

(flame suit on) your wasting your money on a 44