Wtb Dana 44 Hd Hubs - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Southedisto · 01-31-2006, 03:25 PM

I need a set of lockouts for a 1972 HD 3/4 ton dana 44. The big external ones, or the warn 9072.

*bisquik65* · 01-31-2006, 07:40 PM

I have a nice pair off a 74 Dana44 front axle .I am parting it out,knuckles are gone ..lockouts..in working order..$35 shipping included

I will get a pic of mine,please get me a pic of yours.. Thanks,Erick..

nu2-72 · 01-31-2006, 10:32 PM

If he should decide to pass, keep me in mind for the parts.

*bisquik65* · 01-31-2006, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nu2-72

If he should decide to pass, keep me in mind for the parts.

I will do so,,Just waiting for a reply from him...No problem..Thanks,Erick

Southedisto · 01-31-2006, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bisquik65

I will do so,,Just waiting for a reply from him...No problem..Thanks,Erick

Here it is, this is off the 3/4 ton its about 4.5 across the front. The regular half ton hubs wont work

*bisquik65* · 02-01-2006, 09:24 AM

Mine are not orignal 72's..I will post pics later today.

Southedisto · 02-01-2006, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bisquik65

Mine are not orignal 72's..I will post pics later today.

I know the warn ones look like jeep hubs. Post a pic or email me one.

Southedisto · 02-01-2006, 01:51 PM

ttt

*72longbed* · 02-01-2006, 06:53 PM

I have one of the correct year that you need. Chrome is good too.

72longbed

Southedisto · 02-01-2006, 11:50 PM

pm sent

Southedisto · 02-02-2006, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bisquik65

Mine are not orignal 72's..I will post pics later today.

PM sent

**special-K** · 02-02-2006, 08:57 AM

Do you need the complete assembly,or just the cap and knob(as shown)?

*bisquik65* · 02-02-2006, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Southedisto

I know the warn ones look like jeep hubs. Post a pic or email me one.

I will get a pic today of them...Thanks,Erick

Southedisto · 02-03-2006, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Do you need the complete assembly,or just the cap and knob(as shown)?

I need the whole thing, would like to get a complete set (2). with spindles if possible.

Southedisto · 02-04-2006, 11:00 PM

ttt

*bisquik65* · 02-05-2006, 02:05 PM

I have had phone troubles,i am back on now..I need to get you pics of these..Thanks,Erick I have to got out in the snow!!!

masterbeavis · 02-06-2006, 11:14 PM

FYI the locking hubs will work from F250 fords as well, prior to '77. If you are looking for spindles as well, is there a reason why you want to go with the weaker design of the HD44? (the bolts have a tendency to loosen and shear off.)

Southedisto · 02-06-2006, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masterbeavis

FYI the locking hubs will work from F250 fords as well, prior to '77. If you are looking for spindles as well, is there a reason why you want to go with the weaker design of the HD44? (the bolts have a tendency to loosen and shear off.)

At this point I am looking for everything. Whether 10 bolt or 44. I dont care which spindles go with it, I was hoping to get everything cheap but its not looking that way now.

masterbeavis · 02-08-2006, 01:46 AM

I would shy away from the HD version if you could avoid it. Everybody has the normal 44 parts sitting around, but the HD stuff is more rare. This is especially important if you break in the middle of nowhere, good luck finding spares.

Southedisto · 02-08-2006, 03:58 AM

The ways its looking I may just get 6 lug rims, and hold off until I can get a D60 for the front. I was just wanting a 10bolt/44 8 lug?

*72longbed* · 02-08-2006, 10:03 AM

I think the very opposite is true. If you intend to go offroad trail riding, or any other aggressive driving, you should have the HD parts not only on the truck, but also some HD spares IN the truck. All of the parts that make a Dana 44 8 Lug different from a Dana 6 Lug are quite a bit heavier duty . There's a reason for that, DURABILITY.

Be true to what you intend to use the vehicle for and don't compromise.

Just my opinion,
72longbed

masterbeavis · 02-09-2006, 02:43 AM

Stock for stock the internal style is better. ANY external style lockout has a tendency to shear the bolts off holding the hub onto the axle. This can be fixed however. I talked to my buddy about the HD44, there is a stud kit available now that will fix the achilies heel of the HD44, so I guess with that fixed it is the better of the two to have. Comparing apples to apples, the HD hub supposedly is stronger,(more contact area) otherwise the axle shafts are the same. They are both rated at 3500# of torque IRC. Most people break stub shafts before they break hubs. If you are open in the front, the chances of either axle failing are slight compared to either a limited slip, or a locker. Possibly the HD has bigger bearings, possibly allowing for more of a load to be placed on the front axle For what we do, either would get the job done, however I still prefer the internal style simply because of parts availability.

I agree with keeping spares with you when you go places is the smart thing to do. Nobody likes it when an idiot breaks down in front of them and they have to wait for them to find parts. X(.

01-31-2006, 03:25 PM	#1
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soldotna AK Posts: 1,078	Wtb Dana 44 Hd Hubs I need a set of lockouts for a 1972 HD 3/4 ton dana 44. The big external ones, or the warn 9072. __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie!

01-31-2006, 07:40 PM	#2
bisquik65 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. high country Posts: 6,107	Re: Wtb Dana 44 Hd Hubs I have a nice pair off a 74 Dana44 front axle .I am parting it out,knuckles are gone ..lockouts..in working order..$35 shipping included I will get a pic of mine,please get me a pic of yours.. Thanks,Erick.. Last edited by bisquik65; 01-31-2006 at 07:41 PM.

01-31-2006, 10:32 PM	#3
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Re: Wtb Dana 44 Hd Hubs If he should decide to pass, keep me in mind for the parts. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

02-01-2006, 09:24 AM	#6
bisquik65 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. high country Posts: 6,107	Re: Wtb Dana 44 Hd Hubs Mine are not orignal 72's..I will post pics later today.

02-01-2006, 01:51 PM	#8
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soldotna AK Posts: 1,078	Re: Wtb Dana 44 Hd Hubs ttt __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie!

02-01-2006, 06:53 PM	#9
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	Re: Wtb Dana 44 Hd Hubs I have one of the correct year that you need. Chrome is good too. 72longbed

02-01-2006, 11:50 PM	#10
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soldotna AK Posts: 1,078	Re: Wtb Dana 44 Hd Hubs pm sent __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie!

02-02-2006, 08:57 AM	#12
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02-04-2006, 11:00 PM	#15
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soldotna AK Posts: 1,078	Re: Wtb Dana 44 Hd Hubs ttt __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie!

02-05-2006, 02:05 PM	#16
bisquik65 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. high country Posts: 6,107	Re: Wtb Dana 44 Hd Hubs I have had phone troubles,i am back on now..I need to get you pics of these..Thanks,Erick I have to got out in the snow!!!

02-06-2006, 11:14 PM	#17
masterbeavis Having issues Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eldorado Ca, an hour east of sacramento Posts: 696	Re: Wtb Dana 44 Hd Hubs FYI the locking hubs will work from F250 fords as well, prior to '77. If you are looking for spindles as well, is there a reason why you want to go with the weaker design of the HD44? (the bolts have a tendency to loosen and shear off.) __________________ Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati. The Man's Prayer: "I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess."

02-08-2006, 01:46 AM	#19
masterbeavis Having issues Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eldorado Ca, an hour east of sacramento Posts: 696	Re: Wtb Dana 44 Hd Hubs I would shy away from the HD version if you could avoid it. Everybody has the normal 44 parts sitting around, but the HD stuff is more rare. This is especially important if you break in the middle of nowhere, good luck finding spares. __________________ Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati. The Man's Prayer: "I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess."

02-08-2006, 03:58 AM	#20
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soldotna AK Posts: 1,078	Re: Wtb Dana 44 Hd Hubs The ways its looking I may just get 6 lug rims, and hold off until I can get a D60 for the front. I was just wanting a 10bolt/44 8 lug? __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie!

02-08-2006, 10:03 AM	#21
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	Re: Wtb Dana 44 Hd Hubs I think the very opposite is true. If you intend to go offroad trail riding, or any other aggressive driving, you should have the HD parts not only on the truck, but also some HD spares IN the truck. All of the parts that make a Dana 44 8 Lug different from a Dana 6 Lug are quite a bit heavier duty . There's a reason for that, DURABILITY. Be true to what you intend to use the vehicle for and don't compromise. Just my opinion, 72longbed

02-09-2006, 02:43 AM	#22
masterbeavis Having issues Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eldorado Ca, an hour east of sacramento Posts: 696	Re: Wtb Dana 44 Hd Hubs Stock for stock the internal style is better. ANY external style lockout has a tendency to shear the bolts off holding the hub onto the axle. This can be fixed however. I talked to my buddy about the HD44, there is a stud kit available now that will fix the achilies heel of the HD44, so I guess with that fixed it is the better of the two to have. Comparing apples to apples, the HD hub supposedly is stronger,(more contact area) otherwise the axle shafts are the same. They are both rated at 3500# of torque IRC. Most people break stub shafts before they break hubs. If you are open in the front, the chances of either axle failing are slight compared to either a limited slip, or a locker. Possibly the HD has bigger bearings, possibly allowing for more of a load to be placed on the front axle For what we do, either would get the job done, however I still prefer the internal style simply because of parts availability. I agree with keeping spares with you when you go places is the smart thing to do. Nobody likes it when an idiot breaks down in front of them and they have to wait for them to find parts. X(. __________________ Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati. The Man's Prayer: "I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess."



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