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*wolfthing2000* · 11-16-2004, 01:26 AM

I have to replace the ring and pinion in a K-20 front axle since I changed the rear from a 4.56 to a 4.10. Is the front a 4.10 exactly also or is there a slight difference in ratio ( say 4.09) to keep the front axle pulling a little more to keep the truck going in a straight line when it is slippery???
Where on- line does anyone show the ring and pinion set up procedure for a Dana 44?
I am a Machinist and understand the process and feel I can accomplish the task.
Any info is highly regarded.
Thanks,
Dave

75-K5 · 11-16-2004, 03:48 AM

4.09, 4.10, and 4.11 rear and front ends will all work together, since there is enough drivetrain slack, tire slippage, etc to make them virtually the same ratio.

**JIMs70GMC** · 11-16-2004, 10:39 AM

Yea I believe people just cling to 4.10 and 4.56, I believe the eaton rear is actually a 4.57 and my dana44(GMC) front has 4.09 gears. Now I believe you can have 4.09 gears and 4.11 gears in a dana 44, which brings up the next question: where is the carrier break for a dana 44? And which gears are used for with each carrier. i.e are 4.09 gears/carrier used w/ lower gears (say 4.56) and the 4.11s with higher gears like 3.73 because the carrier is different?

As far as setting up the gears I understand the big thing w/ the dana44 is the diff bearings are pressed on and might have to be removed/installed several times to get the gears adjusted correctly. I do not have the procedure but you can check over at www.coloradok5.com I believe it is posted in the tech section.

smokekiki · 11-16-2004, 11:54 AM

I think 3.92 and higher numbers,ie 4.09 411 and so on are the same carrier.Anything under is a different carrier.

**JIMs70GMC** · 11-16-2004, 12:39 PM

I did some research and it is 3.92 (like smokekiki said) and higher(4.10) also 4.09 and 4.10 is available just the ring gear is thicker than the other. This was out of the Reider Racing catalog.

*wolfthing2000* · 11-17-2004, 01:15 PM

still searching for something specific to the dana 44

*wolfthing2000* · 11-18-2004, 12:36 AM

ttt

elk hunter · 11-18-2004, 01:15 PM

just use the same shims that are already there. unless the pinion shim is spun, you will be just fine. are you selling the 4.56's?

RON WOODGEARD · 11-18-2004, 02:18 PM

Find a site or Tech article that explains how to change the gears and how to set the "Backlash" up.. If you don't do it right you'll blow the gears.

There are books that describe it, and I remember seeing a set that someone put together that had everything in it to do the install. ALong with a VCR that showed it.. It's been a few years ago, but I'm sure someone still sells it.

It's not hard, It can be time consuming, installing and removing the gears until they are set up right...

Rod · 11-18-2004, 10:09 PM

http://www.differentials.com/install.html

That site has a good article on diff gear set ups.

11-16-2004, 01:26 AM	#1
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	Ring and pinion set up I have to replace the ring and pinion in a K-20 front axle since I changed the rear from a 4.56 to a 4.10. Is the front a 4.10 exactly also or is there a slight difference in ratio ( say 4.09) to keep the front axle pulling a little more to keep the truck going in a straight line when it is slippery??? Where on- line does anyone show the ring and pinion set up procedure for a Dana 44? I am a Machinist and understand the process and feel I can accomplish the task. Any info is highly regarded. Thanks, Dave

11-16-2004, 03:48 AM	#2
75-K5 Bucket of Bolts Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 455	4.09, 4.10, and 4.11 rear and front ends will all work together, since there is enough drivetrain slack, tire slippage, etc to make them virtually the same ratio. __________________ This is the project that never ends, yes it goes on and on my friend....

11-16-2004, 10:39 AM	#3
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Yea I believe people just cling to 4.10 and 4.56, I believe the eaton rear is actually a 4.57 and my dana44(GMC) front has 4.09 gears. Now I believe you can have 4.09 gears and 4.11 gears in a dana 44, which brings up the next question: where is the carrier break for a dana 44? And which gears are used for with each carrier. i.e are 4.09 gears/carrier used w/ lower gears (say 4.56) and the 4.11s with higher gears like 3.73 because the carrier is different? As far as setting up the gears I understand the big thing w/ the dana44 is the diff bearings are pressed on and might have to be removed/installed several times to get the gears adjusted correctly. I do not have the procedure but you can check over at www.coloradok5.com I believe it is posted in the tech section. __________________ 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 Last edited by JIMs70GMC; 11-16-2004 at 10:43 AM.

11-16-2004, 11:54 AM	#4
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	I think 3.92 and higher numbers,ie 4.09 411 and so on are the same carrier.Anything under is a different carrier. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

11-16-2004, 12:39 PM	#5
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	I did some research and it is 3.92 (like smokekiki said) and higher(4.10) also 4.09 and 4.10 is available just the ring gear is thicker than the other. This was out of the Reider Racing catalog. __________________ 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

11-17-2004, 01:15 PM	#6
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	still searching for something specific to the dana 44

11-18-2004, 12:36 AM	#7
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	ttt

11-18-2004, 01:15 PM	#8
elk hunter Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: oregon city, or Posts: 164	just use the same shims that are already there. unless the pinion shim is spun, you will be just fine. are you selling the 4.56's? __________________ yeah, but how's it wheel?

11-18-2004, 02:18 PM	#9
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	Find a site or Tech article that explains how to change the gears and how to set the "Backlash" up.. If you don't do it right you'll blow the gears. There are books that describe it, and I remember seeing a set that someone put together that had everything in it to do the install. ALong with a VCR that showed it.. It's been a few years ago, but I'm sure someone still sells it. It's not hard, It can be time consuming, installing and removing the gears until they are set up right...

11-18-2004, 10:09 PM	#10
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	http://www.differentials.com/install.html That site has a good article on diff gear set ups. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.



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