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BLAZERMAN · 02-01-2003, 02:17 AM

Randy, the 73 to 77 dana 44 used the 297 u joint which is about 30 percent stronger than the 260x that was used till 72, try and find a set of axle shafts from a 73 to77 after that chevy used the 10 bolt front, or 73 to 81 on most GMC trucks, just watch the 73 axles because some of the early models had the small axles. It doesnt matter whether its a 1/2 or 3/4 ton axle because the shafts are the same, this is definetly a good upgrade to do and you could do just one side for now but it if it were me I would go ahead and do both sides. If you do this yourself email me and I will tell you how to make a tool to clean out your axle tubes, you should allways do this before installing an axle so you dont push a bunch of dirt and scale right into your diff. It would also be a good time to replace your inner axle seals and hub seals.

02-01-2003, 02:17 AM	#3
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Randy, the 73 to 77 dana 44 used the 297 u joint which is about 30 percent stronger than the 260x that was used till 72, try and find a set of axle shafts from a 73 to77 after that chevy used the 10 bolt front, or 73 to 81 on most GMC trucks, just watch the 73 axles because some of the early models had the small axles. It doesnt matter whether its a 1/2 or 3/4 ton axle because the shafts are the same, this is definetly a good upgrade to do and you could do just one side for now but it if it were me I would go ahead and do both sides. If you do this yourself email me and I will tell you how to make a tool to clean out your axle tubes, you should allways do this before installing an axle so you dont push a bunch of dirt and scale right into your diff. It would also be a good time to replace your inner axle seals and hub seals. Last edited by BLAZERMAN; 02-01-2003 at 02:20 AM.