1970 K10 Dana 44 drum brake front axle - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**derotoreut** · 02-19-2021, 08:40 PM

I have removed my 1970 Dana 44 drum brake axle to swap out with a mid 80's disc brake axle. I'm looking to sell the front axle and want to get an idea of what its worth. I believe this to be the one-year-only axle with open knuckle design. From what I know, it appears that the hubs are the incorrect color. 1970 should be red dials and not blue dials. The lockouts are in pretty good shape though. Thanks for any help.

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**1970cstblazer** · 03-31-2024, 09:53 AM

Those blue hub dials could have been original. What is your 1970 K10's build date? Early 1970 did have red, but was switched over prior to March, 1970. BTW, the open knuckle drum brake Dana 44 was also used in 1969 on Blazers only. 1969 K10's still used the closed knuckle Dana 44. So, this would be a two year run front axle.

02-19-2021, 08:40 PM	#1
derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,853	1970 K10 Dana 44 drum brake front axle I have removed my 1970 Dana 44 drum brake axle to swap out with a mid 80's disc brake axle. I'm looking to sell the front axle and want to get an idea of what its worth. I believe this to be the one-year-only axle with open knuckle design. From what I know, it appears that the hubs are the incorrect color. 1970 should be red dials and not blue dials. The lockouts are in pretty good shape though. Thanks for any help. __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977

03-31-2024, 09:53 AM	#2
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,714	Re: 1970 K10 Dana 44 drum brake front axle Those blue hub dials could have been original. What is your 1970 K10's build date? Early 1970 did have red, but was switched over prior to March, 1970. BTW, the open knuckle drum brake Dana 44 was also used in 1969 on Blazers only. 1969 K10's still used the closed knuckle Dana 44. So, this would be a two year run front axle. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels



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