Dana 44 rear axle ID

[r8e1d]

So I found my axle seals are leaking and I am looking for some parts to fix them but I have seem to hit a snag and need some help on which parts to buy. My truck has Dana 44 both front and rear. I know our trucks came with 44s in the front but not in the rear. It's obvious that the rear was off a different vehicle because I can see where the old U bolts and shocks mounts were. I ran the BOM and it says they are from 1976. Only vehicle I can find with this axle in that year is an International scout. Odd thing is that they came with 5 lug axles and this one has 6 lug axles. Any thoughts on which seals and bearings to get?

Thanks,

Red
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[andrewmp6]

You sure your rear end isnt a 10 bolt?The 10 bolt and dana 44 look almost just a like.

[r8e1d]

Yes I'm sure. The housing is stamped 44-1 and from the pictures on google it's definitely a 44.

[r8e1d]

Pictures help right?

Rear axle

[r8e1d]

Front

[61K10]

Might be a 1967 out of a GMC as the came with leaf springs and a d44. rockouto list a D-44 seal for 1965 d44 (didn't ck 67) good luck

[r8e1d]

Cool thanks! I found some on Yukon's website, says they are good from 60-72. We will see.

[dozerbill72]

Try looking at a Jeep J10 pickup or possibly a Wagoneer from the 70's.

[WannaBe68]

I've been trying to find info on my Dana 44 as well. I think I found the Mother-Load of data!
Your numbers, or what they call "Bill of Material" looks to be 603706 1. If this is correct then it looks like it's a 1976 Dana-44.
The entire pdf can be viewed here:
http://tinyurl.com/jptmkjy
Or if you prefer to search the Title is "Dana-44_1967-1978.pdf"

[61K10]

that # is off the front axle---that site that WannaBe68 posted above has great info. Should be put in the facts section

[gmc 2500 4x4]

http://therangerstation.com/tech_lib...ana_axle.shtml

[r8e1d]

Thanks for the info guys. I bought a Set10 from Yukon gear. Found out they were not the correct parts once I got in there. Ended up measuring the seals and found a set at napa. We will see if it holds or not.

Also the ring and pinion for the rear had 1967 dates stamped in them. Still trying to figure out what brackets were hacked off the axle. You can see where the welds were in the pictures under the shocks.

Red

[r8e1d]

Pictures of the old seal.