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SeventyOne · 01-04-2013, 01:20 PM

Smaller spindle is original - larger is newer and uses larger wheel bearings which would make it stronger.

8-lug Dana 44s use the larger spindle but no reason it can't be 6-lug.

01-04-2013, 01:20 PM	#2
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,382	Re: 1972 Jimmy 4wd Small hub or Big hub? Smaller spindle is original - larger is newer and uses larger wheel bearings which would make it stronger. 8-lug Dana 44s use the larger spindle but no reason it can't be 6-lug.