Dana 44 with "wallowed" center pin holes

[DwarF]

Dana 44 with \"wallowed\" center pin holes

I have an opportunity to get an axle housing for a Dana 44, which I need. The only drawback is the holes for the centerpin in the spring perches have been wallowed out a bit. Is this a bad thing? Is there a point where a little is too much, or will the U-Bolts hold everything together just fine. I am sure the axle will be held in place just fine, just don't want to get into vibration or anything like that.

 

[chevyfumes]

Re: Dana 44 with \"wallowed\" center pin holes

couldn't you weld them up and have them re milled/ drilled???

 

[Bubba Ray Boudreaux]

Re: Dana 44 with \"wallowed\" center pin holes

Whack 'em off and slap on some new ones.

 

[Zeus33rd]

Re: Dana 44 with \"wallowed\" center pin holes

LOL, Bubba....

On the D44 the passenger side perch is cast into the housing. /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif

 

[Bubba Ray Boudreaux]

Re: Dana 44 with \"wallowed\" center pin holes

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On the D44 the passenger side perch is cast into the housing.

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Yeah, but I'm sure it won't win any Oscars for it's performance, so why not ditch the thing?