Dana 44-8F - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Tomo** · 05-17-2023, 08:22 AM

My 70 k5 has drums all the way around and I want to convert it to front discs.

I bought a front diff that has 44-8F in the casting. The overall width is greater than that of my current Dana 44. Any one know what this is out of?

My plan is to swap from the knuckles out only - anyone know if I will run into any compatibility issues?

**Tomo** · 05-17-2023, 10:08 AM

Been doing a little searching. Is it possible this is a 3/4 ton 6 lug Dana 44?

**Tomo** · 05-17-2023, 10:29 AM

I will need to get the id numbers off it when I get home.

Found this very helpful:
https://media.spicerparts.com/cfs/fi...store=original

**mongocanfly** · 05-17-2023, 10:47 AM

i think the axles are the same.. only the outers are the difference between 1/2 and 3/4 ton
im assuming yours is open knuckle..
when you go to disc be sure to swap your master cyl to a disc/drum version

b454rat · 05-17-2023, 02:13 PM

6 lug to 8 lug, the axle itself is the same. 8 lug is wider, not sure exactly where, either hub bearings or rotor combo.

**Tomo** · 05-17-2023, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b454rat

6 lug to 8 lug, the axle itself is the same. 8 lug is wider, not sure exactly where, either hub bearings or rotor combo.

The width is what has me confused. The housing from C-C is wider.

I’ll post some measurements when I get home.

**Tomo** · 05-17-2023, 04:40 PM

603675 = 1976 1/2 ton Chevy

C-C = ~56.5”

My 70 c-c= ~54.25”

That’s from the top of each housing.

05-17-2023, 08:22 AM	#1
Tomo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Indiana Posts: 213	Dana 44-8F My 70 k5 has drums all the way around and I want to convert it to front discs. I bought a front diff that has 44-8F in the casting. The overall width is greater than that of my current Dana 44. Any one know what this is out of? My plan is to swap from the knuckles out only - anyone know if I will run into any compatibility issues?

05-17-2023, 10:08 AM	#2
Tomo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Indiana Posts: 213	Re: Dana 44-8F Been doing a little searching. Is it possible this is a 3/4 ton 6 lug Dana 44?

05-17-2023, 10:29 AM	#3
Tomo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Indiana Posts: 213	Re: Dana 44-8F I will need to get the id numbers off it when I get home. Found this very helpful: https://media.spicerparts.com/cfs/fi...store=original

05-17-2023, 10:47 AM	#4
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,673	Re: Dana 44-8F i think the axles are the same.. only the outers are the difference between 1/2 and 3/4 ton im assuming yours is open knuckle.. when you go to disc be sure to swap your master cyl to a disc/drum version __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

05-17-2023, 02:13 PM	#5
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: Dana 44-8F 6 lug to 8 lug, the axle itself is the same. 8 lug is wider, not sure exactly where, either hub bearings or rotor combo. __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

05-17-2023, 04:40 PM	#7
Tomo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Indiana Posts: 213	Re: Dana 44-8F 603675 = 1976 1/2 ton Chevy C-C = ~56.5” My 70 c-c= ~54.25” That’s from the top of each housing. Last edited by Tomo; 05-17-2023 at 08:37 PM.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.