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shelby987 · 06-15-2006, 05:43 PM

I need the front spring plates off of a corp 10 bolt axle. These are the parts that the front u-bolts run through. Not sure if I can use the sway bar and cross member or not, but please give me a price for with and without those parts.
Shipping to 48198 would also be appreciated.
Thanks

mike in mo · 06-16-2006, 02:40 PM

i looked at both my trucks and cant see where the corp 10 bolt and dana44 spring plates look any diff i have some from dana44 axles. i have used the 10bolt plates on 44s. let me know if you want a set of dana44 plates $40 plus the ride.

**jerry moss** · 06-18-2006, 08:54 PM

just a little FYI, there are two different axle tube diameters on dana 44s and the plates are not interchangable between the two. the tube sizes are 2 3/4 or 3 inch. not sure on a 10 bolt tube diameter. i found this out the hard way so hopefully it'll save you some trouble, i built a dana 44 from end to end and then found it was a "big tube 44" and i had a hell of a time finding plates that were affordable--at that time the dealer wanted about $200.00 for the pair.

shelby987 · 06-19-2006, 08:24 AM

mike, you have a PM.
Jerry, I too figured this out the hard way, my 70 had the smaller diameter axle tubes, which is why I find myself in the current situation I am in....I measured the tubes at 2 15/16" but had my u-bolts bend to 3".....so I guess thats a good thing, (I already checked, the fit perfectly).

mike in mo · 06-19-2006, 11:55 AM

i went out for a walk in my yard today and of the 20 dana 44 axles i put the tape on i only found 2 that are 2 3/4 all the rest are 3 inch. the 2 small axles are both under blazers so was it a blazer only axle?

shelby987 · 06-19-2006, 02:24 PM

my axle was under a 3/4t truck, but it was a 1970, I figured it was probably an upgrade that came with the 71 model year?

06-15-2006, 05:43 PM	#1
shelby987 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Just outside Durham, NC Posts: 894	wtb: 78-86 4wd spring plates 1/2 or 3/4t I need the front spring plates off of a corp 10 bolt axle. These are the parts that the front u-bolts run through. Not sure if I can use the sway bar and cross member or not, but please give me a price for with and without those parts. Shipping to 48198 would also be appreciated. Thanks __________________ 1969 SS 350 Camaro Sold 2008 1970 3/4T K20, stock height with 33's, 250 I6, 3 on the tree, and locked front and rear 4.10's 1980 Chevy Malibu 2 dr Sold 2007 1993 Olds. Cutlass Ciera Wagon Traded 2006 2003 Saturn L200 w/5pd. D/D My list spans 5 decades with One common thread.....GM!

06-16-2006, 02:40 PM	#2
mike in mo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: centralia missouri Posts: 123	Re: wtb: 78-86 4wd spring plates 1/2 or 3/4t i looked at both my trucks and cant see where the corp 10 bolt and dana44 spring plates look any diff i have some from dana44 axles. i have used the 10bolt plates on 44s. let me know if you want a set of dana44 plates $40 plus the ride.

06-18-2006, 08:54 PM	#3
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	Re: wtb: 78-86 4wd spring plates 1/2 or 3/4t just a little FYI, there are two different axle tube diameters on dana 44s and the plates are not interchangable between the two. the tube sizes are 2 3/4 or 3 inch. not sure on a 10 bolt tube diameter. i found this out the hard way so hopefully it'll save you some trouble, i built a dana 44 from end to end and then found it was a "big tube 44" and i had a hell of a time finding plates that were affordable--at that time the dealer wanted about $200.00 for the pair. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

06-19-2006, 08:24 AM	#4
shelby987 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Just outside Durham, NC Posts: 894	Re: wtb: 78-86 4wd spring plates 1/2 or 3/4t mike, you have a PM. Jerry, I too figured this out the hard way, my 70 had the smaller diameter axle tubes, which is why I find myself in the current situation I am in....I measured the tubes at 2 15/16" but had my u-bolts bend to 3".....so I guess thats a good thing, (I already checked, the fit perfectly). __________________ 1969 SS 350 Camaro Sold 2008 1970 3/4T K20, stock height with 33's, 250 I6, 3 on the tree, and locked front and rear 4.10's 1980 Chevy Malibu 2 dr Sold 2007 1993 Olds. Cutlass Ciera Wagon Traded 2006 2003 Saturn L200 w/5pd. D/D My list spans 5 decades with One common thread.....GM!

06-19-2006, 11:55 AM	#5
mike in mo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: centralia missouri Posts: 123	Re: wtb: 78-86 4wd spring plates 1/2 or 3/4t i went out for a walk in my yard today and of the 20 dana 44 axles i put the tape on i only found 2 that are 2 3/4 all the rest are 3 inch. the 2 small axles are both under blazers so was it a blazer only axle?

06-19-2006, 02:24 PM	#6
shelby987 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Just outside Durham, NC Posts: 894	Re: wtb: 78-86 4wd spring plates 1/2 or 3/4t my axle was under a 3/4t truck, but it was a 1970, I figured it was probably an upgrade that came with the 71 model year? __________________ 1969 SS 350 Camaro Sold 2008 1970 3/4T K20, stock height with 33's, 250 I6, 3 on the tree, and locked front and rear 4.10's 1980 Chevy Malibu 2 dr Sold 2007 1993 Olds. Cutlass Ciera Wagon Traded 2006 2003 Saturn L200 w/5pd. D/D My list spans 5 decades with One common thread.....GM!

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