Front Dana 44 question

#1 03-11-2002, 10:06 PM

Hello,
The rear pinion and gears in my 78 Chief (4.56) are toast, and I found a 60's J-2000 for next to nothing. I believe it would have a closed knuckles, drum brake front 44, and possibly 4.10 gears. Could I swap my newer 44's flanges (whatever they are called in English) into the J-2000's dana 44? Thanks...
Mikel

**River Beast** · #2 03-11-2002, 11:23 PM

may need to elaborate more on 'flanges'....not sure what you mean.

There is a difference in 44's of old and new, carrier-wise....the older 44's had a 19 spline diff and the newer have a 30 spline diff.

so if you are referring to any of the inards.... no...

#3 03-12-2002, 12:12 AM

Todd, I'll try again [img]smile.gif[/img]
Could I swap the newer knuckles (with disk brakes) into the J-2000's older axle?
Thanks.

[ March 12, 2002: Message edited by: Mikel2 ]</p>

#4 03-12-2002, 03:41 AM

BTT! [img]smile.gif[/img]

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