Rebuilt DANA 44???
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Rebuilt DANA 44???
Hi all, I need rebuilt my rear axel but I'm not sure what exactly model is it, as far as I know it seems DANA 44, it has floating axel, and use shims bellow bearings and pinion.
If someone can give me info or pointing me to some place, I really appreciated it.
Regards;
If someone can give me info or pointing me to some place, I really appreciated it.
Regards;
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Original configuration: F150, 1986, 4X2, L6 engine, C6 tranny, 3.23 ratio at rear axel.
Actual Conf: L6 Engine, AOD tranny, 3.55 Rear axel
Next configuration: L6 Engine, E4OD Tranny, BW 1356 electric shift transfer case, 3.55 rear&front axel
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Actual Conf: L6 Engine, AOD tranny, 3.55 Rear axel
Next configuration: L6 Engine, E4OD Tranny, BW 1356 electric shift transfer case, 3.55 rear&front axel
Regards;
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It had a 3.23 originally? That's a chevy axle ratio. That doesn't sound right.
A 3.55 ratio is most commonly found in ford 8.8" axles. Although it sounds like you have a bit of a frankenstein on your hands.
A 1986 F-150 would have either a 8.8" or 9" axle in it. They're easily identified. A 9" will have a removeable third member but no inspection cover on the rear. A 8.8" axle will have 10 or so bolts holding the rear cover on. You can take the cover off and inspect the gears for wear, etc. My guess is that you have one of the two axles.
Dana 44's were never offered under the rear of any F-series truck.
A 3.55 ratio is most commonly found in ford 8.8" axles. Although it sounds like you have a bit of a frankenstein on your hands.
A 1986 F-150 would have either a 8.8" or 9" axle in it. They're easily identified. A 9" will have a removeable third member but no inspection cover on the rear. A 8.8" axle will have 10 or so bolts holding the rear cover on. You can take the cover off and inspect the gears for wear, etc. My guess is that you have one of the two axles.
Dana 44's were never offered under the rear of any F-series truck.
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Hi, thanks to all. Well here my feedback:
1º There is inspection cover...
2º Riginal ratio was 42X13 (3.23)
3º All inside parts say DANAVEN which is the Venezuela's DANA Div.
4º This truck was made in Venezuela, so not all thinks are same as USA.
5º As I say previously I changed from 42X13 to 46X13 just replacing pinion and crown gear, not any more...
What should I messure to find that 8.9" or 9" ??? I still have the 42X13 gear set, maybe we can use it to get right identification.
What I'm looking is info regarding to how to setup the shims, preload, pinion possition and so...
Thanks again, for you help...
1º There is inspection cover...
2º Riginal ratio was 42X13 (3.23)
3º All inside parts say DANAVEN which is the Venezuela's DANA Div.
4º This truck was made in Venezuela, so not all thinks are same as USA.
5º As I say previously I changed from 42X13 to 46X13 just replacing pinion and crown gear, not any more...
What should I messure to find that 8.9" or 9" ??? I still have the 42X13 gear set, maybe we can use it to get right identification.
What I'm looking is info regarding to how to setup the shims, preload, pinion possition and so...
Thanks again, for you help...
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> Dana 44's were never offered under the rear of any F-series truck.
FWIW: They were offered in the rear of older F-series trucks. You could order the older trucks with front and rear Dana 44s.
Being from Venezuela it is possible they just might have Dana 44s if the truck is made or assembled locally. You might even have a Dana 60.
If you could post a picture, that would help.
Or you could ID the rear end by comparing it to a picture of a 8.8 and to a Dana 44.
A tag number from the rear end would help, numbers from the axle housing, or the numbers from your door tag (if it has one).
Here are some links:
FWIW: They were offered in the rear of older F-series trucks. You could order the older trucks with front and rear Dana 44s.
Being from Venezuela it is possible they just might have Dana 44s if the truck is made or assembled locally. You might even have a Dana 60.
If you could post a picture, that would help.
Or you could ID the rear end by comparing it to a picture of a 8.8 and to a Dana 44.
A tag number from the rear end would help, numbers from the axle housing, or the numbers from your door tag (if it has one).
Here are some links:
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Well, I'm going to look for a digital camera to take a picture, meanwhile, where can I see a DANA60 or 8.8???
There is no tag at axel, just a plate saying 3.55, 46X13. Nothing else. Door tag will not help because numeric system use here in Venezuela is diferent than USA, so there is no axel identification.
Links??? where? did you forget? or I can't see it
Thanks for you help
There is no tag at axel, just a plate saying 3.55, 46X13. Nothing else. Door tag will not help because numeric system use here in Venezuela is diferent than USA, so there is no axel identification.
Links??? where? did you forget? or I can't see it
Thanks for you help
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