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72-c20 · 05-19-2009, 09:34 AM

Getting new wheel bearings, etc... put into my '72 K20 and the spindles need replaced.... I can't find any 72 3/4T spindles. will the 73-76 3/4T spindles work? if so, what all has to change to use them, as they are different?

thanks,
mick

Burt4x4 · 05-19-2009, 12:01 PM

I don't have any details to share but I do know there are two types/sizes for spindles used on a D44. They are both swapable, you just need the matching WBearings with whatever spindle you end up with. Pre-72 is the smaller one if I remember correctly. Late model 72 and up is what your after..they have the 297 ujoint on the axels, instead of the smaller 260.
Hope this helps
Burt

72-c20 · 05-19-2009, 12:13 PM

my shafts have the smaller 260 u-joints.

Burt4x4 · 05-19-2009, 01:12 PM

Sounds like you need a donor D44 with the 297 shafts, then you can simply swap in the shafts and spindles on out..might be cheeper than buy new spindles? Getting away from thoes 260s is a good idea

if you wheel moderate to hard trails.

**jerry moss** · 05-19-2009, 09:03 PM

use the spindles, axle shafts and whichever hub assembly that matches the spindles. if the spindles are from a big hub 44, your 72 hubs will work. i swaped both my 72s over to 73-76 style for ease of parts availability and larger axle shafts & u-joints.

72-c20 · 05-31-2009, 09:00 AM

thanks for all the info. was able to use a set of 73+ NOS spindles BlueJeep had on hand, and upgraded to the 73+ axle shafts and spicer U-joints.

it's back on the road!

05-19-2009, 09:34 AM	#1
72-c20 Packrat Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 459	Dana 44 spindle interchange? Getting new wheel bearings, etc... put into my '72 K20 and the spindles need replaced.... I can't find any 72 3/4T spindles. will the 73-76 3/4T spindles work? if so, what all has to change to use them, as they are different? thanks, mick __________________ gone: --'07 Tahoe LTZ 4WD --'68 Firebird 400 Convertible gone: --'72 Chevy K20

05-19-2009, 12:01 PM	#2
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Dana 44 spindle interchange? I don't have any details to share but I do know there are two types/sizes for spindles used on a D44. They are both swapable, you just need the matching WBearings with whatever spindle you end up with. Pre-72 is the smaller one if I remember correctly. Late model 72 and up is what your after..they have the 297 ujoint on the axels, instead of the smaller 260. Hope this helps Burt __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

05-19-2009, 12:13 PM	#3
72-c20 Packrat Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 459	Re: Dana 44 spindle interchange? my shafts have the smaller 260 u-joints. __________________ gone: --'07 Tahoe LTZ 4WD --'68 Firebird 400 Convertible gone: --'72 Chevy K20

05-19-2009, 01:12 PM	#4
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Dana 44 spindle interchange? Sounds like you need a donor D44 with the 297 shafts, then you can simply swap in the shafts and spindles on out..might be cheeper than buy new spindles? Getting away from thoes 260s is a good idea if you wheel moderate to hard trails. __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

05-19-2009, 09:03 PM	#5
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	Re: Dana 44 spindle interchange? use the spindles, axle shafts and whichever hub assembly that matches the spindles. if the spindles are from a big hub 44, your 72 hubs will work. i swaped both my 72s over to 73-76 style for ease of parts availability and larger axle shafts & u-joints. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

05-31-2009, 09:00 AM	#6
72-c20 Packrat Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 459	Re: Dana 44 spindle interchange? thanks for all the info. was able to use a set of 73+ NOS spindles BlueJeep had on hand, and upgraded to the 73+ axle shafts and spicer U-joints. it's back on the road! __________________ gone: --'07 Tahoe LTZ 4WD --'68 Firebird 400 Convertible gone: --'72 Chevy K20



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