1970 Dana 44 front axle shafts - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MeannGrumpy · 02-23-2004, 08:46 PM

Looking for new axle shafts for my 1970 3/4 ton front axle. Are there any places that might carry them, or maby even the inner axle parts. They are really all I need. They are totally obsolete up here in Canada and I have had no luck so far in sourcing any.
Is it maby possible that any of you know of someone who can recondition the splined ends that go to the spiders?????

CrazyCooter · 02-23-2004, 09:47 PM

Randy's Ring and Pinion should have what you need. Shafts are available in OE replacement and 4340 moly. Then you can upgrade to the 760x joint.

MeannGrumpy · 02-23-2004, 10:16 PM

Thanks for the quick reply Crazy, could you forward an address for Randy's to me.

CrazyCooter · 02-24-2004, 01:05 AM

Here ya go! http://www.ring-pinion.com/

MeannGrumpy · 02-24-2004, 08:42 PM

Thanks Crazy Cooter, they got what I am looking for. Its just a start though I now have to find some way to get them shipped and they do not ship International so it's going to get interesting.

CrazyCooter · 02-25-2004, 12:06 AM

Don't you have a Dana/Spicer dealer up near you? You can get stock replacements from them.

MeannGrumpy · 02-25-2004, 02:07 AM

Hi Crazy; The story I get from the Dana Spicer people here is that they no longer make parts for the Dana 44 for a 35 year old truck, Sorry !!!! We have a Supplier up here called The Gear Center and they also say the same thing no longer available and in Canada that relates to **** out of luck, So when I got your Info I tried to jump all over it. Just going to have to work around it. Might even have to ask someone like you to help with paper work for exporting if I can't get a board member that lives just over the border. Will keep you posted as to the axle saga.
Thanks MeannGrumpy

CrazyCooter · 02-25-2004, 02:36 AM

I own a drivetrain shop. Maybe I could help with this? If it was shipped by mail, would that help things any?

What axles are you looking for? OE? 4340? Warn? Yukon?

Do you have the axles out for measurement? Or have Spicer #'s

You can call me at my shop if you want 530-222-1360

**jerry moss** · 02-27-2004, 06:19 PM

i have a 70 front diff out of a 3/4 ton that i'm swapping over to 73 style axles with discs. i'll sell you the shafts if you still need them. $100.00 plus mail for both sides. for another 50 bucks i'll throw in the spindles, backing plates and hubs {not the locking hubs, the bearing hubs}

MeannGrumpy · 02-27-2004, 09:15 PM

Thanks for the reply Jerry, I have new axles coming and all the rest of my axle components are in good shape for now unless you have one or two blue ( even used ) lock out knobs you might
part with

02-23-2004, 08:46 PM	#1
MeannGrumpy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta,Canada Posts: 64	1970 Dana 44 front axle shafts Looking for new axle shafts for my 1970 3/4 ton front axle. Are there any places that might carry them, or maby even the inner axle parts. They are really all I need. They are totally obsolete up here in Canada and I have had no luck so far in sourcing any. Is it maby possible that any of you know of someone who can recondition the splined ends that go to the spiders????? __________________ 1970 Longhorn, factory air & Cruise,Tach vac 1970 C 20 3/4 4x4 350 with turbo 350 auto,

02-23-2004, 09:47 PM	#2
CrazyCooter Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 148	Randy's Ring and Pinion should have what you need. Shafts are available in OE replacement and 4340 moly. Then you can upgrade to the 760x joint. __________________ 2006 Ram 3500 4x4 CTD 6 Speed 73 Chev K30 Flatbed 91 Jeep YJ 58 Jeep CJ5 See my pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/18032714@N08/

02-23-2004, 10:16 PM	#3
MeannGrumpy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta,Canada Posts: 64	Axle Shafts Thanks for the quick reply Crazy, could you forward an address for Randy's to me. __________________ 1970 Longhorn, factory air & Cruise,Tach vac 1970 C 20 3/4 4x4 350 with turbo 350 auto,

02-24-2004, 01:05 AM	#4
CrazyCooter Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 148	Here ya go! http://www.ring-pinion.com/ __________________ 2006 Ram 3500 4x4 CTD 6 Speed 73 Chev K30 Flatbed 91 Jeep YJ 58 Jeep CJ5 See my pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/18032714@N08/

02-24-2004, 08:42 PM	#5
MeannGrumpy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta,Canada Posts: 64	Axles Thanks Crazy Cooter, they got what I am looking for. Its just a start though I now have to find some way to get them shipped and they do not ship International so it's going to get interesting. __________________ 1970 Longhorn, factory air & Cruise,Tach vac 1970 C 20 3/4 4x4 350 with turbo 350 auto,

02-25-2004, 12:06 AM	#6
CrazyCooter Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 148	Don't you have a Dana/Spicer dealer up near you? You can get stock replacements from them. __________________ 2006 Ram 3500 4x4 CTD 6 Speed 73 Chev K30 Flatbed 91 Jeep YJ 58 Jeep CJ5 See my pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/18032714@N08/

02-25-2004, 02:07 AM	#7
MeannGrumpy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta,Canada Posts: 64	Axles Hi Crazy; The story I get from the Dana Spicer people here is that they no longer make parts for the Dana 44 for a 35 year old truck, Sorry !!!! We have a Supplier up here called The Gear Center and they also say the same thing no longer available and in Canada that relates to **** out of luck, So when I got your Info I tried to jump all over it. Just going to have to work around it. Might even have to ask someone like you to help with paper work for exporting if I can't get a board member that lives just over the border. Will keep you posted as to the axle saga. Thanks MeannGrumpy __________________ 1970 Longhorn, factory air & Cruise,Tach vac 1970 C 20 3/4 4x4 350 with turbo 350 auto,

02-25-2004, 02:36 AM	#8
CrazyCooter Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 148	I own a drivetrain shop. Maybe I could help with this? If it was shipped by mail, would that help things any? What axles are you looking for? OE? 4340? Warn? Yukon? Do you have the axles out for measurement? Or have Spicer #'s You can call me at my shop if you want 530-222-1360 __________________ 2006 Ram 3500 4x4 CTD 6 Speed 73 Chev K30 Flatbed 91 Jeep YJ 58 Jeep CJ5 See my pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/18032714@N08/ Last edited by CrazyCooter; 02-25-2004 at 02:59 AM.

02-27-2004, 06:19 PM	#9
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,837	i have a 70 front diff out of a 3/4 ton that i'm swapping over to 73 style axles with discs. i'll sell you the shafts if you still need them. $100.00 plus mail for both sides. for another 50 bucks i'll throw in the spindles, backing plates and hubs {not the locking hubs, the bearing hubs} __________________ 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

02-27-2004, 09:15 PM	#10
MeannGrumpy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta,Canada Posts: 64	Axles Thanks for the reply Jerry, I have new axles coming and all the rest of my axle components are in good shape for now unless you have one or two blue ( even used ) lock out knobs you might part with __________________ 1970 Longhorn, factory air & Cruise,Tach vac 1970 C 20 3/4 4x4 350 with turbo 350 auto,



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