Dana 44 Axle shaft interchange? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Shaffer4 · 10-30-2009, 07:54 PM

I still need to replace the Drivers side stub shaft on my '71 framed ('67 cab/title) 3/4 ton truck. finding one of these pieces is a pain in the @$$, from what I am reading is that the '73 and later axle shafts can be used. What particular years should I be looking for if I want to replace them, and will it work with the 3/4 ton axles?

Shaffer4 · 10-30-2009, 09:04 PM

Okay, So I found some replacements on Ebay. Stupid question #2, would it be safe to only replace the driver side assembly?, as money is tight at the moment and then eventually replace the passengers side when funding allows?

72blue · 10-31-2009, 02:57 AM

not at all

ghettoluxury · 11-01-2009, 08:38 AM

If it aint broke don't fix it!

Shaffer4 · 11-01-2009, 02:06 PM

what I am saying is that I am going to put a '73- axle assembly in the driver's side and leave the early style axle shaft on the other side, I just wonder if the different u-joint sizes would cause any balance problems.

*2tons of fun* · 11-01-2009, 05:09 PM

you are talking about 1-2oz at the most, how much do you weigh and do you counter balance you weight with balast on the pside?

yes the ENTIRE axle sahft assembly will swap with no issues. like you said you dont want to mix a old inner with the small joint with a newer outer with a big joint.

cobinder · 11-02-2009, 09:25 PM

Go to this site and be sure your geting the right parts.

http://www2.dana.com/pdf/XGI.PDF

10-30-2009, 07:54 PM	#1
Shaffer4 Strange Cousin From The West.. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Walla Walla, Wa Posts: 248	Dana 44 Axle shaft interchange? I still need to replace the Drivers side stub shaft on my '71 framed ('67 cab/title) 3/4 ton truck. finding one of these pieces is a pain in the @$$, from what I am reading is that the '73 and later axle shafts can be used. What particular years should I be looking for if I want to replace them, and will it work with the 3/4 ton axles?

10-31-2009, 02:57 AM	#3
72blue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: arroyo grande, ca Posts: 206	Re: Dana 44 Axle shaft interchange? not at all __________________ James

11-01-2009, 08:38 AM	#4
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: Dana 44 Axle shaft interchange? If it aint broke don't fix it! __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

11-01-2009, 02:06 PM	#5
Shaffer4 Strange Cousin From The West.. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Walla Walla, Wa Posts: 248	Re: Dana 44 Axle shaft interchange? what I am saying is that I am going to put a '73- axle assembly in the driver's side and leave the early style axle shaft on the other side, I just wonder if the different u-joint sizes would cause any balance problems.

11-01-2009, 05:09 PM	#6
2tons of fun Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: galt ca, Posts: 749	Re: Dana 44 Axle shaft interchange? you are talking about 1-2oz at the most, how much do you weigh and do you counter balance you weight with balast on the pside? yes the ENTIRE axle sahft assembly will swap with no issues. like you said you dont want to mix a old inner with the small joint with a newer outer with a big joint.

10-30-2009, 09:04 PM	#2
Shaffer4 Strange Cousin From The West.. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Walla Walla, Wa Posts: 248	Re: Dana 44 Axle shaft interchange? Okay, So I found some replacements on Ebay. Stupid question #2, would it be safe to only replace the driver side assembly?, as money is tight at the moment and then eventually replace the passengers side when funding allows?

11-02-2009, 09:25 PM	#7
cobinder Everything is work in progress Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 326	Re: Dana 44 Axle shaft interchange? Go to this site and be sure your geting the right parts. http://www2.dana.com/pdf/XGI.PDF __________________ Good luck with your truck! How much?! It's just an old truck part!! 49 International on a 80 GMC 3/4ton 4x4 chassis 48 International KB-5 2 ton dump bed 04 Honda CRF "500" 09 Honda CRF450 fuel injected rocket 03 Suzuki hayabusa carbonfiber wheeled monster. 02 Ford diesel stretch van (toy hauler) 01 38' Monaco diesel pusher motorhome



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