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**68350** · 08-12-2013, 12:12 AM

Hi are the front dana 44 4wd spindles the same for disc and drum.
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**68350** · 08-13-2013, 07:33 PM

ttt
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SS Tim · 08-13-2013, 08:39 PM

Not per the Chevy parts manual. Group 6.020 seems to cover both the knuckle/spindle unit and the spindle alone. Sorry I just don't know much about D44 interchange.

Might try digging through the Dana publication X510-8
http://www2.dana.com/pdf/X510-8DSD.pdf

Quad 4x4 is another good place to look.

http://www.quad4x4.com/gm44F8boltclo...1960-1969.html

http://www.quad4x4.com/gm44fHDclosed...1962-1969.html

http://www.quad4x4.com/gm44front1968-1972.html

http://www.quad4x4.com/gm44f1973-1981.html

davischevy · 07-03-2015, 10:04 PM

Can someone expand this info please?

**kwmech** · 07-04-2015, 01:10 AM

Depends on the year of the 44 with discs. and the weight rating. What are we working with?

**special-K** · 07-04-2015, 08:22 AM

The spindles are all specific and don't swap. The knuckles not as much. But, what is weird in that GM parts book is it shows 69 and 70 as using the same knuckle when '69 is closed and '70 is open

SS Tim · 07-04-2015, 02:31 PM

D44tech has a lot of good information
http://d44tech.com/69-72_front.html
http://d44tech.com/Front_axle.html

davischevy · 07-04-2015, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwmech

Depends on the year of the 44 with discs. and the weight rating. What are we working with?

I want to put front disc brakes on a 1970 K10.

davischevy · 07-04-2015, 10:23 PM

Looks like my best bet is to find a 71/72 complete front axle.

**57taskforce** · 07-04-2015, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davischevy

Looks like my best bet is to find a 71/72 complete front axle.

73-87 front axle should bolt right in as well and should be easy to find

**special-K** · 07-05-2015, 08:16 AM

The '70 Dana44 is a perfect candidate for a disc brake swap using disc brake Dana44 knuckles-out. The perfect donor axle would be one with a torn up differential, bent or broken housing, bad carrier bearings, etc. Otherwise, just a total axle swap and save the '70 for parts

davischevy · 07-05-2015, 07:45 PM

So, did some 73 to 87's have the Dana 44?

**57taskforce** · 07-05-2015, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davischevy

So, did some 73 to 87's have the Dana 44?

Yes sir up to the mid 70s if I recall correctly(I'm thinking 77ish) the gm 10 bolt that finished up thru 87 after the 44 phased out is nearly identical to the 44.

08-12-2013, 12:12 AM	#1
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	dana 44 spindle question Hi are the front dana 44 4wd spindles the same for disc and drum. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

08-13-2013, 07:33 PM	#2
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: dana 44 spindle question ttt Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

08-13-2013, 08:39 PM	#3
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: dana 44 spindle question Not per the Chevy parts manual. Group 6.020 seems to cover both the knuckle/spindle unit and the spindle alone. Sorry I just don't know much about D44 interchange. Might try digging through the Dana publication X510-8 http://www2.dana.com/pdf/X510-8DSD.pdf Quad 4x4 is another good place to look. http://www.quad4x4.com/gm44F8boltclo...1960-1969.html http://www.quad4x4.com/gm44fHDclosed...1962-1969.html http://www.quad4x4.com/gm44front1968-1972.html http://www.quad4x4.com/gm44f1973-1981.html Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

07-03-2015, 10:04 PM	#4
davischevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,863	Re: dana 44 spindle question Can someone expand this info please?

07-04-2015, 01:10 AM	#5
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,656	Re: dana 44 spindle question Depends on the year of the 44 with discs. and the weight rating. What are we working with?

07-04-2015, 08:22 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: dana 44 spindle question The spindles are all specific and don't swap. The knuckles not as much. But, what is weird in that GM parts book is it shows 69 and 70 as using the same knuckle when '69 is closed and '70 is open __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-04-2015, 02:31 PM	#7
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: dana 44 spindle question D44tech has a lot of good information http://d44tech.com/69-72_front.html http://d44tech.com/Front_axle.html __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

07-04-2015, 10:23 PM	#9
davischevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,863	Re: dana 44 spindle question Looks like my best bet is to find a 71/72 complete front axle.

07-05-2015, 08:16 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: dana 44 spindle question The '70 Dana44 is a perfect candidate for a disc brake swap using disc brake Dana44 knuckles-out. The perfect donor axle would be one with a torn up differential, bent or broken housing, bad carrier bearings, etc. Otherwise, just a total axle swap and save the '70 for parts __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-05-2015, 07:45 PM	#12
davischevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,863	Re: dana 44 spindle question So, did some 73 to 87's have the Dana 44?



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