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jastamjas
May 11th, 2020, 02:49 AM
I think I have a Dana 44 for my rear end but I am not 100% sure. I was hoping you guys could help.
jastamjas
May 11th, 2020, 02:49 AM
Sorry I forgot how to rotate the pics for a correct orientation
ilvracn
May 11th, 2020, 04:05 PM
should be dana 44
ilvracn
May 11th, 2020, 04:09 PM
measure ring gear size to make sure
Rick
jastamjas
May 11th, 2020, 10:19 PM
Ok will do. Thanks
James
May 11th, 2020, 11:18 PM
I think I have a Dana 44 for my rear end but I am not 100% sure. I was hoping you guys could help.

If it a Dana 60 it would have a 60 cast into the housing web like mine.
ilvracn
May 12th, 2020, 12:45 AM
dont know. if you take cover off and measure ring gear diameter, you will know. the chart gives you that info
LEWISMATKIN
May 12th, 2020, 02:28 AM
the easiest way to determine your axle is #1) is there a filler plug in the inspection plate or the side of the carrier? Dana/Spicer 44 has a filler plug in the inspection plate while the GM/Eaton axles don't.
jastamjas
May 12th, 2020, 02:42 AM
I measure and its a 44. I do have some rust on the gears not to bad though. I am pretty sure its not the axle that came stock. The shock mounts are at different measurements from the diff. Also how the heck do you get the drums off. It feels like they are stuck on the shoes. Sorry for so many questions I am pretty new at fixing up old trucks and want to make sure I do it right. Where can I find the correct measurements for the shock mounts and where do you suggest I but new ones at. The welds are pretty bad. I can see daylight through the welds.
jastamjas
May 14th, 2020, 01:35 AM
I did the measurements and it’s a 44. I finally got the drums off. I actually beat one side off then saw there was a adjuster. :(. I am going to pull the axles and rebuild them. My plan is to make it like new again. Is there a good place to order a rebuild kit or just piece it together from Orileys and autozone.
ilvracn
May 14th, 2020, 02:28 PM
you can get a kit from randys ring and pinion or summit racing
jastamjas
May 23rd, 2020, 04:43 AM
Well I finally had time take the axle all the way apart and pressure wash it. There was a ton of mud in the tubes. Now I just need to get the shock mounts moved into the correct spot. Do you know where I can find the measurements for where the go. I know for sure this isn’t the original rear end. The ring gear has 1969 as the date on it. I am using Eastwood’s chassis paint and there rust encapsulator. It actually turned out nice. I think I will use it on the frame also.