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1969k10stepside · 12-21-2006, 03:33 PM

While I am painting my axles on my swb K10 I will have them out of the truck and I was wondering what I should look for on the dana 44's.The truck has never been drove while I have owned it and I never seen it moved except when I pull it with the 4 wheeler from garage to the shop to work on.It didnt have the lockouts installed on the front axle when I got it.So what should I look for on these axles that could possibly be damaged or worn out?Any certain areas to check?Several wheel studs are broke off,where can I get replacements and what is involved in changing them?

1969k10stepside · 12-23-2006, 05:47 PM

Finally got around to taking the covers off.Luckily there was no metal shavings in the oil.Now I just have to figure out what gear ratio it is.

1969 GMC · 12-24-2006, 07:10 PM

i'd just check for the obvious, since you said it didnt have hubs inspect the wheel bearings, and maybe look at the ball joints too.

msgross · 12-24-2006, 07:46 PM

should be some numbers on the ring gear...I would guess 3.08's

1969k10stepside · 12-24-2006, 09:48 PM

I wouldnt think it would have 3:08's on it being a granny 4 speed but who knows.I will figure it out when I rebuild them.

msgross · 12-25-2006, 12:03 AM

I can't confirm but have been told that my 68 has them. It has a granny gear as well. No other gearing listed on the glove box either.

12-21-2006, 03:33 PM	#1
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Inspecting axles While I am painting my axles on my swb K10 I will have them out of the truck and I was wondering what I should look for on the dana 44's.The truck has never been drove while I have owned it and I never seen it moved except when I pull it with the 4 wheeler from garage to the shop to work on.It didnt have the lockouts installed on the front axle when I got it.So what should I look for on these axles that could possibly be damaged or worn out?Any certain areas to check?Several wheel studs are broke off,where can I get replacements and what is involved in changing them? Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 12-21-2006 at 03:34 PM.

12-23-2006, 05:47 PM	#2
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Inspecting axles Finally got around to taking the covers off.Luckily there was no metal shavings in the oil.Now I just have to figure out what gear ratio it is.

12-24-2006, 07:10 PM	#3
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Re: Inspecting axles i'd just check for the obvious, since you said it didnt have hubs inspect the wheel bearings, and maybe look at the ball joints too. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

12-24-2006, 07:46 PM	#4
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Inspecting axles should be some numbers on the ring gear...I would guess 3.08's

12-24-2006, 09:48 PM	#5
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Inspecting axles I wouldnt think it would have 3:08's on it being a granny 4 speed but who knows.I will figure it out when I rebuild them.

12-25-2006, 12:03 AM	#6
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Inspecting axles I can't confirm but have been told that my 68 has them. It has a granny gear as well. No other gearing listed on the glove box either. Last edited by msgross; 12-25-2006 at 12:04 AM.



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