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04-12-2004, 01:08 AM
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City's Articulation Ramp
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10 bolt=dana 44?
Rookie question, I know, but is there a difference between a Dana 44 and a 10 bolt front axle and it so, what years did they put each one in the beloved chevy pickemuptruck?
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04-12-2004, 01:45 AM
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the dana 44 was made by spicer gear and sold to various automakers in large lots...the 10 bolt was made by GM to replace the dana 44, most likely a cost cutting move. the 10 bolt is slightly weaker than the dana 44, and more gear ratios/traction aides are available for the 44.
from what i've heard, dana 44 only were used in all 1/2 and 3/4 ton GM 4x4 trucks up until 77. from 77-79, both the d44 and the 10 bolt were used, and 80-91 the 10 bolt only was used. in the photo album link in my profile, there is an album named "Axles" it has pictures of both to show the differences.
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04-12-2004, 05:32 AM
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Like adam said. Easiest way to tell are the little ears that stick off of the 10 bolt down at the bottom of the center section on each side. I also believe that GMC's might have come with front 44s into the 80s.
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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 
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04-12-2004, 10:22 AM
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Their both about as strong, but the only outside difference is the shape of the hogs head. 10 bolt is round and D44 has an apple like shape.
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04-12-2004, 11:09 PM
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City's Articulation Ramp
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Checked it out to today, is a 10 bolt with a corp 14 out rear. Running 4.11 and 38.5 tires and a sm 465 and a 205, any weak points I should concentrate on?
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04-13-2004, 12:15 AM
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yup, the 10 bolt... my buddy had 38.5s on his 10 bolt, and broke it EVERY time he wheeled it. 4 trips and he decided it was time for a Dana 60.
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