1970 K10 Dana 44 drum brake front axle - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**derotoreut** · 02-19-2021, 08:40 PM

I have removed my 1970 Dana 44 drum brake axle to swap out with a mid 80's disc brake axle. I'm looking to sell the front axle and want to get an idea of what its worth. I believe this to be the one-year-only axle with open knuckle design. From what I know, it appears that the hubs are the incorrect color. 1970 should be red dials and not blue dials. The lockouts are in pretty good shape though. Thanks for any help.

Name: IMG_1942.jpg
Views: 1978
Size: 56.1 KB

Name: IMG_1942.jpg
Views: 1978
Size: 56.1 KB

Name: IMG_1943.jpg
Views: 1020
Size: 50.7 KB

Name: IMG_1944.jpg
Views: 993
Size: 38.4 KB

Name: IMG_1946.jpg
Views: 1021
Size: 58.5 KB

Name: IMG_1948.jpg
Views: 978
Size: 58.0 KB

**1970cstblazer** · 03-31-2024, 09:53 AM

Those blue hub dials could have been original. What is your 1970 K10's build date? Early 1970 did have red, but was switched over prior to March, 1970. BTW, the open knuckle drum brake Dana 44 was also used in 1969 on Blazers only. 1969 K10's still used the closed knuckle Dana 44. So, this would be a two year run front axle.

02-19-2021, 08:40 PM	#1
derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,853	1970 K10 Dana 44 drum brake front axle I have removed my 1970 Dana 44 drum brake axle to swap out with a mid 80's disc brake axle. I'm looking to sell the front axle and want to get an idea of what its worth. I believe this to be the one-year-only axle with open knuckle design. From what I know, it appears that the hubs are the incorrect color. 1970 should be red dials and not blue dials. The lockouts are in pretty good shape though. Thanks for any help. __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977

03-31-2024, 09:53 AM	#2
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 2,073	Re: 1970 K10 Dana 44 drum brake front axle Those blue hub dials could have been original. What is your 1970 K10's build date? Early 1970 did have red, but was switched over prior to March, 1970. BTW, the open knuckle drum brake Dana 44 was also used in 1969 on Blazers only. 1969 K10's still used the closed knuckle Dana 44. So, this would be a two year run front axle. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, TOTM winner December 2024! Medium Bronze poly, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1970 K20, To be a clone of my Grandfather's K20, Dark Blue poly, 350, 4 speed, 16.5" X 8.25" Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM radio. Latest project truck 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, Dark Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 46k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 67k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.