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69K10 Tank · 05-19-2004, 11:03 PM

I just picked up a 71-72 dana 44 from diane and ken (1970Blazin) for $25. I want to replace the closed knuckle dana 44 i've got now. Now for the questions. First, the new axle has a 3.07 ratio gearing, and i know mine are lower (though I haven't figured out what ratio I actually have). So can i swap the gears out of my older dana into the new one? And also can i swap the selectable hubs over? Thanks guys. Kevin

**kwmech** · 05-19-2004, 11:39 PM

The gears and locking hubs will swap over.

1969 GMC · 05-20-2004, 12:18 AM

the gears will but I am not 100% sure the hubs will. On my truck, the closed knuckle drum braked dana 44 has very large external hubs marked "Hub-Lok" (these are OE), but mine is a 3/4 ton version. As far as I know, all of the disc braked 44's have internal (smaller) hubs. However, I could be wrong here.

**JIMs70GMC** · 05-20-2004, 03:31 AM

My 71 3/4 ton dana 44 has the external style hubs.

69K10 Tank · 05-20-2004, 07:27 PM

Sweet, well that just saved me a bunch of searching, thanks for the quick replys. You guys are great. Kevin

05-19-2004, 11:03 PM	#1
69K10 Tank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Olypmia, Wa Posts: 49	Some Dana 44 questions I just picked up a 71-72 dana 44 from diane and ken (1970Blazin) for $25. I want to replace the closed knuckle dana 44 i've got now. Now for the questions. First, the new axle has a 3.07 ratio gearing, and i know mine are lower (though I haven't figured out what ratio I actually have). So can i swap the gears out of my older dana into the new one? And also can i swap the selectable hubs over? Thanks guys. Kevin __________________ Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war 69 K-10, 350, sm465, T221, 33" BFG A/T, drums all around (soon to be discs)

05-20-2004, 12:18 AM	#3
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	the gears will but I am not 100% sure the hubs will. On my truck, the closed knuckle drum braked dana 44 has very large external hubs marked "Hub-Lok" (these are OE), but mine is a 3/4 ton version. As far as I know, all of the disc braked 44's have internal (smaller) hubs. However, I could be wrong here. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

05-20-2004, 03:31 AM	#4
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	My 71 3/4 ton dana 44 has the external style hubs. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

05-20-2004, 07:27 PM	#5
69K10 Tank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Olypmia, Wa Posts: 49	Sweet, well that just saved me a bunch of searching, thanks for the quick replys. You guys are great. Kevin __________________ Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war 69 K-10, 350, sm465, T221, 33" BFG A/T, drums all around (soon to be discs)

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05-19-2004, 11:39 PM	#2
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,630	The gears and locking hubs will swap over.



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