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12-23-2009, 04:38 AM
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dana 44 questions
here we go again, more dana 44 stuff
 im buying a front dana 44 axle out of a jeep wagoneer. right now its just like a mini-chevy dana 44; 6 lug, pass drop, just narrower then a chevy axle. i am wanting to change this to 5 lug (non-chevy project, ill post details when it is done  )i would think any older ford straight axle 5 lug hub should go on if i put small bearing spindles on? correct? if this is correct, then why is this kit $400??? and, if i just need hubs and rotors, what exactly should i order hubs/rotors for? Thanks!!
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12-23-2009, 08:12 AM
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Re: dana 44 questions
Conversion kits are always kinda high (look at C/10 disc brake conversions).It`s a good bit of new parts.I can see how new spindles,bearings,seals,and rotors could ad up to $400.So,what you are saying is you don`t believe any of these are special made,just off the shelf,so why are they so expensive?I`m not arguing that sounds like alotta moolah.I can`t believe what bearing cost these days and even shocked at how much you can pay or a dang seal.And,the seals these days are cheap crap.I used to only use Nationals or OEM because they were the only 2-sided seals.Now,everything is the cheap single-side and they are 5x as expensive.
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12-23-2009, 08:57 AM
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Re: dana 44 questions
Take the wheel/hub rotor off, install whee hub/rotor from a 5 lug Ford on. 1/2 tons use the same wheel bearings so it just swaps on. That "kit" is all new stuff, not needed...
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12-23-2009, 02:30 PM
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Re: dana 44 questions
tim, i definately can see what your saying; i think i just had a bit of sticker shock/anger/disbelief/disappointment LOL
b454, thats exactly what i wanted to hear. the only thing i might need will be a left spindle; i need a drag link set up just like a chevy; im not sure how the jeep axle is set up.. i didnt ask many questions when i found a axle from a guy i trust, and it was the right width
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12-23-2009, 09:28 PM
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Re: dana 44 questions
I hear ya,Josh.I always want everything to cost less,too.
(seriously)If the drag link becomes a problem,maybe you could do some sort of crossover steering,since Fords crossover,in a funky way.Not sure about Jeeps.
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