Dana 44 worth keeping? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

littlee_domn8r · 08-30-2010, 04:06 PM

Hey Guys & Gals,

I have a rearend problem for the second time in 8 years. I am running the stock Dana 44 which I put new ring & pinion in about 7 or 8 years ago. been hearing a strange clunking noise & found that the pinion has alot of play & the fluid is full of shavings, so it is pretty much shelled again. Not sure if the guy I had put it together did something wrong or not. What I'm wondering is should I spend the $1000 or so to have a pro rebuild it, or should I consider swapping out for another axle? I am running a mild 350 (280 horse) with a turbo 350 tranny. Is that too much power for the Dana? Any help I could get would be greatly appreciated!

08-30-2010, 04:06 PM	#1
littlee_domn8r AKA "Hurricane Hank" Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Elk Point, South Dakota Posts: 316	Dana 44 worth keeping? Hey Guys & Gals, I have a rearend problem for the second time in 8 years. I am running the stock Dana 44 which I put new ring & pinion in about 7 or 8 years ago. been hearing a strange clunking noise & found that the pinion has alot of play & the fluid is full of shavings, so it is pretty much shelled again. Not sure if the guy I had put it together did something wrong or not. What I'm wondering is should I spend the $1000 or so to have a pro rebuild it, or should I consider swapping out for another axle? I am running a mild 350 (280 horse) with a turbo 350 tranny. Is that too much power for the Dana? Any help I could get would be greatly appreciated! __________________ "looking back, knowing that you gave it your all.... win or lose, you finish a Champion" Dale Earnhardt "They say hard work never killed anyone, But why take a chance? 63 GMC C10 Custom LWB 355/350 AT 00 Chevy Silverado 1500 base V6/AT 07 Chevy Monte Carlo SS 5.3 V8



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.