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Roostr84 · 12-13-2008, 06:49 AM

How would you rate the 3/4 ton dana 44. I was thinking of mounting a meyers 7.5 plow on a 71 with a 44. It is stamped 44-5F. Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance.

Mudder · 12-14-2008, 10:16 AM

I have seen lots of trucks with plows that have 44's under the front.

CPNEJR · 12-14-2008, 06:13 PM

we have two 3/4 ton plow trucks that get used and abused and have been plowing their entire life. it's strong enough.

CPNEJR · 12-14-2008, 07:50 PM

here's a picture of the two plow trucks

Musclerodz · 12-14-2008, 10:38 PM

There is no difference I have found in the open knuckle 71 and later D44 between 1/2 and 3/4 housings. All the difference is in the knuckle out for the most part.

Roostr84 · 12-15-2008, 10:02 AM

Thanks guys. I was mostly concerned with them holding up to the weight of the plow. I guess if something breaks I could always upgrade it.

jacobs · 12-19-2008, 08:56 PM

I plowed very rocky unpaved forest service roads in the Colorado mountains since 1980. I've broken a lot of things but never my 44.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-19-2008, 09:11 PM

They will take more abuse than most think. my friend had a mud rail that weighed around 8000lbs and had 38" tractor tires with a D44 standard front. He had a nitrous 355 that dyno'd over 750hp. He left the line at 5k everytime and the most he broke on the 44's were axles. An occasional ring and pinion, but that is crazy for a little 44 with big power and big tires. That really opened my eyes a little about the strength of a D44.

12-13-2008, 06:49 AM	#1
Roostr84 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Egg Harbor Twp., NJ, USA Posts: 156	3/4 ton Dana 44 strength How would you rate the 3/4 ton dana 44. I was thinking of mounting a meyers 7.5 plow on a 71 with a 44. It is stamped 44-5F. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.

12-14-2008, 10:16 AM	#2
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: 3/4 ton Dana 44 strength I have seen lots of trucks with plows that have 44's under the front.

12-14-2008, 06:13 PM	#3
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Re: 3/4 ton Dana 44 strength we have two 3/4 ton plow trucks that get used and abused and have been plowing their entire life. it's strong enough. __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

12-14-2008, 07:50 PM	#4
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Re: 3/4 ton Dana 44 strength here's a picture of the two plow trucks Attached Images __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

12-14-2008, 10:38 PM	#5
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: 3/4 ton Dana 44 strength There is no difference I have found in the open knuckle 71 and later D44 between 1/2 and 3/4 housings. All the difference is in the knuckle out for the most part. __________________ Mike Redpath

12-15-2008, 10:02 AM	#6
Roostr84 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Egg Harbor Twp., NJ, USA Posts: 156	Re: 3/4 ton Dana 44 strength Thanks guys. I was mostly concerned with them holding up to the weight of the plow. I guess if something breaks I could always upgrade it.

12-19-2008, 08:56 PM	#7
jacobs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 9000' Mountain Man Posts: 326	Re: 3/4 ton Dana 44 strength I plowed very rocky unpaved forest service roads in the Colorado mountains since 1980. I've broken a lot of things but never my 44.

12-19-2008, 09:11 PM	#8
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 3/4 ton Dana 44 strength They will take more abuse than most think. my friend had a mud rail that weighed around 8000lbs and had 38" tractor tires with a D44 standard front. He had a nitrous 355 that dyno'd over 750hp. He left the line at 5k everytime and the most he broke on the 44's were axles. An occasional ring and pinion, but that is crazy for a little 44 with big power and big tires. That really opened my eyes a little about the strength of a D44. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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