Dust shields on Dana 44

[doc70sub]

Are theses really necessary? The ones on my '74 3/4-ton axle are mashed pretty good......

Thanks!
Doc

 

[heavy4x4]

If you're talking about the metal rings around the spindle bolts...umm, I hope they aren't necessary because I ripped mine off. /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

 

[great scott]

I agree they seem to be just a dust sheild and removing them may even help disipate heat better, but let more crap get to your brakes.

 

[cybrfire]

I wouldn't think they are necessary. Look at all the people running discs on the rear these days. Hardly any have dustshields. You probably will get more in but also more will come out.

 

[thatK30guy]

Lose them. They do nothing good at all but collect crap, dirt, mud, junk, etc. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif