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dana 44 to dana 60

habitatxskate

habitatxskate

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hopefully i'll be swapping over to a d60 from a d44 (and sf 14 to ff 14) its an 87 k10 with a set of 3/4 tons from an 85 k20.

i need help adding to a list of things i need and some questions answered.
  • conversion joint for the front to run with a stock 1/2 ton driveshaft (napa # anyone?)
  • conversion joint for the rear (i have a 1330 to 1350 currently)
  • since i need to move the rear perches, i'm ordering this.
do i need to change anything relative to the steering? basically i need to know what i need to be able to swap these over without too many unexpected expenses. thanks guys!
 
thanks man i appreciate it, i searched and the 14 blt bible didn't have it and there are no like core d44 guides..

anyone have the insight on the steering?
 
Ughh a dana 44 with brakes and everything on it definatly weighs more than 350lb's. When I asked on here after me and my friend moved one our selves the general concensus was that it was between 400 and 450 pounds.

Just put it this way. The awkward ness of carrying it makes it seem 3 times heavier.
 
Stomis said:
Ughh a dana 44 with brakes and everything on it definatly weighs more than 350lb's. When I asked on here after me and my friend moved one our selves the general concensus was that it was between 400 and 450 pounds.

Just put it this way. The awkward ness of carrying it makes it seem 3 times heavier.
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Front Dana 44 hub to hub, 8 lug complete on stout pallet: 415#
 
BTW that kit is a steal for those good U Bolts and perches. New U Bolts like that cost me $110 at r&h spring (local high end guy).
 
Stomis said:
BTW that kit is a steal for those good U Bolts and perches. New U Bolts like that cost me $110 at r&h spring (local high end guy).
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yeah brad barnes is a nice guy ive talked to him on the phone


need this answered thoughhh..

will sf14 e brake cables bolt to a ff14 bc i just put the sf ones in and would like to not replace them.
 
habitatxskate said:
hopefully i'll be swapping over to a d60 from a d44 (and sf 14 to ff 14) its an 87 k10 with a set of 3/4 tons from an 85 k20.

i need help adding to a list of things i need and some questions answered.
  • conversion joint for the front to run with a stock 1/2 ton driveshaft (napa # anyone?)
  • conversion joint for the rear (i have a 1330 to 1350 currently)
  • since i need to move the rear perches, i'm ordering this.
do i need to change anything relative to the steering? basically i need to know what i need to be able to swap these over without too many unexpected expenses. thanks guys!
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An 85 K20 does not have a D60 front. All front joints are 1310. Why are you moving your rear perches?
 
correct!!!

again since i didn't get an answer to the ebrake question..i know the ff brakes are larger, but do the ebrake cables work interchangably?

and steering is another big concern
 
Stomis said:
O ummm if it means anything my parking brake from my 10b hooks right up to my 14b.
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yeah it does a lot actually, thanks man!

btw, a buddy of mine is interested since he's getting a 77 supposively, can my d44 and sf 14 bolt in, its from an 85 k20
 
Yeah man all the axles swap in and out no problem from what I understand. The only thing that differs is the perch width in 1ton trucks.
 
Stomis said:
in the rear only btw
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yeah i remember reading about that. you know what the new one will have to be? if i got a 6" lift and i am getting my perches re welded by the shop, is there a new angle i should have them welded at to accommodate for the drive shaft angles? will that cause any issues with lubrication? haha.
 
From what I've seen the adjusted pinion angle doesnt in anyway affect the assembly picking up the gear oil.

The ring is still the ring and no matter how you rotate it theres equal contact with the same level of fluid. Your not changing the location of the bearings on the carrier because they are dead center around your rotational axis when your adjust the perches.

The only thing I would think that might be affected is your pinion bearing. In which case there is a design in the cast for the ring to throw oil over it and flow to the bottom. In other words dont worry about it. Reweld the perches to have a tad under a perfect angle and dont worry.

I guy in town had his 14b's pinion angle set for 12in of lift and didnt have a single problem.
 
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