What size axle is a Dana 44?

The Dana 44 has been offered in both high- and low-pinion, with centered and offset pumpkins. Factory axleshafts ranged from 10-spline through 32 with diameters from 1.175-inch up to 1.41-inch.

What does trussing an axle mean?

An axle truss is an external reinforcement for the axlehousing. The most familiar style of truss is the type that bolts onto the bottom of the axle, and there are many of these types available in the aftermarket. The upside to this type is that it does offer a level of support, albeit minor.

Is Dana 44 better than 60?

Like we said above, the Dana 60 is the stronger axle. If you want to run big tires or big power you need a Dana 60 axle. At the same time, the Dana 44 is a great axle if you don’t need giant tires or big power. Most people don’t realize how heavy a Dana 60 is and how much unsprung weight affects handling.

What is a Dana 44 rear end?

The Dana/Spicer Model 44 is an automotive axle used extensively among automobile manufacturers and in the automotive aftermarket. The Dana 44 is manufactured for both front and rear axle variants. The Dana 44 has been manufactured as a beam axle and independent suspension for both front and rear axle setups.

What is a differential truss for?

An axle truss is a device that is attached to an axle to give it added support and strength against bending or deflecting out of alignment. Even though a rear axle is built from heavy materials, the axle tubes are welded into the center section, which creates a weak link on each side of the housing.

What is a truss and gusset?

Timber gussets are often used to strengthen timber roof trusses. Steel gussets are often used to connect beams and girders to columns or connect truss members. Gussets can also be a relatively easy and effective method of retrofitting structures that may become unable to support applied loads.

Can you weld axle shafts?

Friction welding provides a high-strength, cost-effective solution to join axle shaft sections or an axle to a hub. The result is complete metal fusion without the need for fluxes, fillers, gasses, or an external heat source.

How much can a Dana 44 handle?

37-inch
Depending on driving style, it is generally accepted that a properly built Dana 44 is strong enough to handle a 37-inch tire.

Do gussets go on both sides of a truss?

Trusses are made flat, as if you laid all the pieces out on the floor and then attached them together. The pieces do not overlap each other, butting up against each other at the seams….Gussets in the Trusses.

Do you put gussets on both sides of trusses?

Remember that you will need two complete sets of gussets for each truss you build, as they have to be mounted to both sides of the rafter.