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shelby987 · 02-13-2006, 11:30 AM

Can anyone give me tips on dana axle identification. Looking at a truck, the owner claims the front axle is a dana 60, but its a 3/4t and I am pretty sure its a 44.......can anyone give me something to look at that will help end this debate? Is there a specific diff cover shape to look for? Its suppose to be a late 70's axle.

Thanks

Americanrider · 02-13-2006, 01:26 PM

It will have a raised number in the lower right webbing (looking at it from the front) of the diff like the one circled.

It will be either 44 F or 60 F

The pic is a DANA 60

Rod · 02-13-2006, 02:15 PM

You see where it says 44 5F..well that a dana 44..if you see a 60 number there instead of a 44, well then its a dana 60. Easy to check now that you know what to look at..or tell the seller to tell you what it says down in the front part of the webbing of the front diff...its facing forward in the lower right corner as shown.

I'm displaying solid front axles here.

**special-K** · 02-13-2006, 09:55 PM

The Dana60 has three u-bolts and two bolts on the inner driver side instead of a u-bolt.

1969 GMC · 02-13-2006, 11:10 PM

Easiest way to check, as sometimes the webbing is covered in grease and grime, and some dodge d44's have 3 ubolts and 2 studs, is to look for kingpins or balljoints.

Kingpins will have a smooth metal cap with a grease zerk, and are held on by 4 bolts. the BJ will have a castle nut on top.

of course, this could be a balljoint 60...but seeing as how they are only in '92 and newer fords + '94 and newer dodges , i dont think its likely.

02-13-2006, 11:30 AM	#1
shelby987 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Just outside Durham, NC Posts: 894	dana axle identification Can anyone give me tips on dana axle identification. Looking at a truck, the owner claims the front axle is a dana 60, but its a 3/4t and I am pretty sure its a 44.......can anyone give me something to look at that will help end this debate? Is there a specific diff cover shape to look for? Its suppose to be a late 70's axle. Thanks __________________ 1969 SS 350 Camaro Sold 2008 1970 3/4T K20, stock height with 33's, 250 I6, 3 on the tree, and locked front and rear 4.10's 1980 Chevy Malibu 2 dr Sold 2007 1993 Olds. Cutlass Ciera Wagon Traded 2006 2003 Saturn L200 w/5pd. D/D My list spans 5 decades with One common thread.....GM!

02-13-2006, 01:26 PM	#2
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Re: dana axle identification It will have a raised number in the lower right webbing (looking at it from the front) of the diff like the one circled. It will be either 44 F or 60 F The pic is a DANA 60 Attached Images

02-13-2006, 02:15 PM	#3
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: dana axle identification You see where it says 44 5F..well that a dana 44..if you see a 60 number there instead of a 44, well then its a dana 60. Easy to check now that you know what to look at..or tell the seller to tell you what it says down in the front part of the webbing of the front diff...its facing forward in the lower right corner as shown. I'm displaying solid front axles here. Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

02-13-2006, 09:55 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: dana axle identification The Dana60 has three u-bolts and two bolts on the inner driver side instead of a u-bolt. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-13-2006, 11:10 PM	#5
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Re: dana axle identification Easiest way to check, as sometimes the webbing is covered in grease and grime, and some dodge d44's have 3 ubolts and 2 studs, is to look for kingpins or balljoints. Kingpins will have a smooth metal cap with a grease zerk, and are held on by 4 bolts. the BJ will have a castle nut on top. of course, this could be a balljoint 60...but seeing as how they are only in '92 and newer fords + '94 and newer dodges , i dont think its likely. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650



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