How big of tires can a Dana 44 handle?

36-inch
We often get asked how big a tire a Dana 44 can hold up to. That’s not an easy question to answer. Several factors, such as terrain, vehicle weight, driving style, and engine output, come into play. However, as a very general rule, a 36-inch tire is about the limit for a Dana 44.

How much weight can a Dana 44 hold?

The Dana 44 has a GAWR up to 3,500 lb (1,600 kg) and is a semi-floating type, having one bearing on the end of the axle shaft which carries the weight of the vehicle on the axle and also allows axle rotation.

Is Dana 44 limited slip?

True-Trac limited slip for Dana 44 rear with 30 spline axles. fits 3.73 and down. The True Trac limited slip uses a worm-gear design to bias torque from one tire to the other, providing extremely smooth operation.

Are all Dana 44 the same?

Not all 44s are equal. The Dana 44 has been manufactured for nearly 70 years, and was original equipment under Jeep, Ford, GM, Dodge, International Harvester and Studebaker vehicles, and even the Isuzu Rodeo and Honda Passport. And almost every one of these had some unique, funky specification just for that model.

Can a Dana 44 handle a v8?

44 or 8.8 are both fine with v8 under 400hp.

What gear ratio do I need for 37 inch tires?

Upgrading to 37-inch tires would calculate to about a 16 percent increase in tire diameter. Increasing the 4.10 axle ratio by 16 percent would dictate the need of a 4.75 axle ratio to match the 37-inch tires.

Is a Dana 44 a 3500 lb axle?

The Dana 44 rear axle first saw use in the 1940s and is still in use today. The Dana 44 has a GAWR up to 3,500 lb (1,600 kg) and is a semi-floating type, having one bearing on the end of the axle shaft which carries the weight of the vehicle on the axle and also allows axle rotation.

Which is stronger Ford 9-inch or Dana 60?

See all 34 photos With its huge 9-inch ring gear, a beefy Dana 60 should be stronger than a 9-inch Ford. But as these Hoosier Gear photos show, the Dana 60 (left) has only a 1.062-inch hypoid offset, compared to the Ford’s larger 2.250-inch (right).

Why is the Ford 9-inch so good?

The Ford 9-inch is desirable because it has a removable carrier, which allows quick rear end changes. Many racers carry an extra carrier assembly with a different rear end ratio so they can try different combinations on the same day while at the track.

Why buy Dana 44™?

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What is the thickness of a Dana 44 axle?

Starting in 1972, modern factory Dana 44’s had 30-spine axle shafts with a thickness of 1.31 inches (earlier axles were 10- or 19-spline). Spicer (Dana) 44 axles use an 8-1/2-inch ring gear bolted to the carrier by 10 bolts that are 3/8 x 24 right-hand thread.

What year is a Dana 44 high pinion Ford truck?

The reverse cut high pinion Dana 44 was used in 1/2 ton Ford trucks from 1966-1979 and full size Ford Bronco’s in 1978-1979. This is the radius arm mount on a 1978-1979 Ford Dana 44.

How do you identify a Dana 44 rear differential?

Dana 44 axles can be identified by their 10 cover bolts, hexagon shaped diff cover with very round edges, and a fill plug located near the axle centerline. In many cases, a “44” can be found cast into the back of the differential casing on the top right and top left next to diff cover.