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*72longbed* · 02-24-2005, 07:15 PM

Who knows what the correct color Spicer hub centers were for 71/72 3/4 ton 4x4's?? My axle has a blue one and a red one?? Very patriotic yes.

Just curious what the factory put on the 3/4 tons that year. If both of mine work I'll probably leave it that way till one breaks or wears out.

Thanks,
72longbed

**JIMs70GMC** · 02-24-2005, 07:32 PM

blue, ferds had red.

*72longbed* · 02-24-2005, 07:45 PM

Jim,
will this red f$*#d hub work on this GM Dana?? The axle is out of the truck and apart so I don't know if it had been working.

Thanks,
72longbed

**JIMs70GMC** · 02-24-2005, 07:52 PM

yep, an external hub dana 44 is and external hub dana 44. They also came in yellow.

*72longbed* · 02-24-2005, 07:59 PM

Jim,
sounds like you know your stuff, here's a tougher one for you. The spindles on a 71 Dana 44 3/4 ton 8 lug, are they the same spindles whether its 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton?? Will spindles from a F#%d Dana or a Jeep Dana also fit my 71 GM 3/4 Dana??

I need to replace the spindles and want to get the right parts. Can't afford NEW, so I'm looking at buying used ones in great condition and want to know what will fit it.

Thanks for your advice here,
72longbed

**JIMs70GMC** · 02-24-2005, 08:13 PM

I have a link at work I'll post tomorrow. Don't remember it right now.

*72longbed* · 02-24-2005, 08:19 PM

Thanks Jim, thats awesome!!

Look forward to the info,
72longbed

**JIMs70GMC** · 02-25-2005, 10:37 AM

Lots of info to read through, but the info is there: http://77cj.littlekeylime.com/flatop_knucles.html

*72longbed* · 02-25-2005, 11:46 AM

Thanks Jim, Great Stuff!!

What I have are the 71 Dana 44 3/4 ton Spindles. I'm looking to replace them with a pair that are not 'beat to s#!t' like mine are. Previous owner must have liked to use the 'bigger hammer' method a lot.

Know of any that are in great shape, please let me know.

Thanks,
72longbed

mrein3 · 02-25-2005, 02:32 PM

For what its worth...
If you look through the pictures I posted in:
Older thread
you'll notice the truck I took pictures of has a red Ford lockout on one side and what appears to be a gold one on the other.

BTW, that truck is now on my property and is still for sale. It is my wife's friend's son's truck. They lost their storage spot so I offered them a place off the street. It looks like a th400/np205. The engine sounded strong. The battery is dead. Supposedly reverse is out.

nu2-72 · 02-25-2005, 02:52 PM

I am still looking for one used blue knob if anyone has one. Plier marks OK.

02-24-2005, 07:15 PM	#1
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	SOLVE the 4x4 PUZZLE......PLEASE! Who knows what the correct color Spicer hub centers were for 71/72 3/4 ton 4x4's?? My axle has a blue one and a red one?? Very patriotic yes. Just curious what the factory put on the 3/4 tons that year. If both of mine work I'll probably leave it that way till one breaks or wears out. Thanks, 72longbed

02-24-2005, 07:32 PM	#2
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	blue, ferds had red. __________________ 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

02-24-2005, 07:52 PM	#4
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	yep, an external hub dana 44 is and external hub dana 44. They also came in yellow. __________________ 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

02-24-2005, 08:13 PM	#6
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	I have a link at work I'll post tomorrow. Don't remember it right now. __________________ 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

02-25-2005, 10:37 AM	#8
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Lots of info to read through, but the info is there: http://77cj.littlekeylime.com/flatop_knucles.html __________________ 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

02-24-2005, 07:45 PM	#3
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	Jim, will this red f$*#d hub work on this GM Dana?? The axle is out of the truck and apart so I don't know if it had been working. Thanks, 72longbed

02-24-2005, 07:59 PM	#5
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	Jim, sounds like you know your stuff, here's a tougher one for you. The spindles on a 71 Dana 44 3/4 ton 8 lug, are they the same spindles whether its 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton?? Will spindles from a F#%d Dana or a Jeep Dana also fit my 71 GM 3/4 Dana?? I need to replace the spindles and want to get the right parts. Can't afford NEW, so I'm looking at buying used ones in great condition and want to know what will fit it. Thanks for your advice here, 72longbed

02-24-2005, 08:19 PM	#7
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	Thanks Jim, thats awesome!! Look forward to the info, 72longbed

02-25-2005, 11:46 AM	#9
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	Thanks Jim, Great Stuff!! What I have are the 71 Dana 44 3/4 ton Spindles. I'm looking to replace them with a pair that are not 'beat to s#!t' like mine are. Previous owner must have liked to use the 'bigger hammer' method a lot. Know of any that are in great shape, please let me know. Thanks, 72longbed

02-25-2005, 02:32 PM	#10
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,254	For what its worth... If you look through the pictures I posted in: Older thread you'll notice the truck I took pictures of has a red Ford lockout on one side and what appears to be a gold one on the other. BTW, that truck is now on my property and is still for sale. It is my wife's friend's son's truck. They lost their storage spot so I offered them a place off the street. It looks like a th400/np205. The engine sounded strong. The battery is dead. Supposedly reverse is out. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

02-25-2005, 02:52 PM	#11
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	I am still looking for one used blue knob if anyone has one. Plier marks OK. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide



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