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Ford HP Dana 44 swap

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Has anyone swapped a Ford HP D44 in place of a Chevy D44? I picked up a free Ford NP205 and i am researching the Ford D60 swap in front, but i started checking on Ford's D44. It looks like it is a direct bolt on for model years 78-79 like the D60.
Also can i change the Ford Knuckles for the Chevy Knuckles to keep the 6 bolt, and are there any advantages on going with a Ford D44 other than the High Pinion? Just Curious:confused:
 
Just a few pointers. Ford 205's are 31spline and use the round 6 bolt pattern. I believe you;d have to swap in a GM 32spline input and have a round pattern adapter behind either a th400 or an 85+ 465.
 
1967k10 said:
Just a few pointers. Ford 205's are 31spline and use the round 6 bolt pattern. I believe you;d have to swap in a GM 32spline input and have a round pattern adapter behind either a th400 or an 85+ 465.
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I am doing a Doubler set-up. So the Adapter should be the right bolt pattern.
 
The ford D44 and D60 are both high pinion axles. Save your money for a ford 60, it pays for itself in the long run. If you get a ford D44, the resale value isn't that great. Not many people will buy it if you decided to step up to 1 tons. I know a couple of guys who are stuck with the D44s and still trying to sell them.
 
I can sell HP44's a lot easier than GM's. Maybe it's the area. IDK. Usurally get $500-$550 for a pair. HP D44/D60. 78/79 HP D60's are hard to find and expensive. I sell a lot of D60's and don't see many west of illinois. Lots in MA and PA though.

[ quote=BadAss90K5;2170082]The ford D44 and D60 are both high pinion axles. Save your money for a ford 60, it pays for itself in the long run. If you get a ford D44, the resale value isn't that great. Not many people will buy it if you decided to step up to 1 tons. I know a couple of guys who are stuck with the D44s and still trying to sell them.[/quote]
 
BadAss90K5 said:
The ford D44 and D60 are both high pinion axles. Save your money for a ford 60, it pays for itself in the long run. If you get a ford D44, the resale value isn't that great. Not many people will buy it if you decided to step up to 1 tons. I know a couple of guys who are stuck with the D44s and still trying to sell them.
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I agree the D60 swap is the way to go. I was just wondering about the D44 and could not find info on anyone doing this swap. I just figured with the Ford D44 using a High Pinion design that guy's wanting to stay with a 44 would think of swapping out. But then they would have to swap t-cases so i guess that would be why.
 
1967k10 said:
I can sell HP44's a lot easier than GM's. Maybe it's the area. IDK. Usurally get $500-$550 for a pair. HP D44/D60. 78/79 HP D60's are hard to find and expensive. I sell a lot of D60's and don't see many west of illinois. Lots in MA and PA though.

I did a search on both axles and D44 are easier to find, but i think for any D60 Chevy/Ford finding one is kind of in the right place at the right time. D60's are in Demand. The prices speak for themselves.
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I work with my buddy but we've sold probably 25 D60's in the last year and only had a couple 78/79's. Just saying don't hold your breath for a 78/79 cause I've been looking for 5 yrs and only had 3. I'd either go HP D44 or stick with GM parts IMHO.

 
Thats why i am going to run my Chevy D44 until i can find the correct D60. Like i said previously you have to be in the right place at the right time. I am sure the correct Ford D60 will present itself. Lets just hope i have the cash to get it:D
 
You'll have to change knuckles out and stud shafts, Fords are shorter. If it is an HD 44 the axle tubes are thicker.
 
deadlew said:
You'll have to change knuckles out and stud shafts, Fords are shorter. If it is an HD 44 the axle tubes are thicker.
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So it sounds like your saying there are some advantages to swapping in a Ford D44. From what info i have found it sounded like there might be a benefit to going with the Ford D44 over the Chevy D44. Just havent found anyone who has done it. Cool:D
 
Looks like you scored with that buy. Thats what i mean when i say in the right place at the right time. I have been having a blast finding parts for my K-5 so i know when i am ready for the swap that D60 will pop out and say buy me.:D
 
i sold everything off it for what i bought it for and i was only out 200 bucks in gas and 100 in tolls to get it...but i have since made up for that :)
 
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