i need a front drive shaft
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i need a front axle shaft
need a front left axle shaft for a dana 44CEF. internal u-joint locking clips. its on a 1976 f250 4x4 360 manual.
Last edited by dumontkid; Feb 11, 2009 at 02:09 PM. Reason: needed axle instead of drive shaft
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Get over to a local drivshaft shop and have one made.
You cant rely on a used driveshaft to be true, or in decent shape. YOu will end up paying more in shipping than the shaft would cost to have made. Driveshafts are not expensive, and even if you find a used one, it is pretty old and would have to be re-built anyway.
Your HB could have used 1310, 1330 or may even have 1350's and possibly been upgraded to 1410 joints. The shaft could have single joints, or could be a double cardan. The yokes are different. If any yokes have been replaced, the length could be different,and the same is true for lifts, or different front axles.
All of which would mean that the used shaft still might not fit once you get it, so again, you will be foreced to aimply have one made.
Another pieces of vital info would be the transfer case used. 203 and 205 cases are different, so you have another variable to consider.
You cant rely on a used driveshaft to be true, or in decent shape. YOu will end up paying more in shipping than the shaft would cost to have made. Driveshafts are not expensive, and even if you find a used one, it is pretty old and would have to be re-built anyway.
Your HB could have used 1310, 1330 or may even have 1350's and possibly been upgraded to 1410 joints. The shaft could have single joints, or could be a double cardan. The yokes are different. If any yokes have been replaced, the length could be different,and the same is true for lifts, or different front axles.
All of which would mean that the used shaft still might not fit once you get it, so again, you will be foreced to aimply have one made.
Another pieces of vital info would be the transfer case used. 203 and 205 cases are different, so you have another variable to consider.
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Now that makes sense. The internal c-clips for joint retention should have been a clue.
Have you checked with any of our sponsors?
You will also need to know whether or not this is the axle shaft itself or the stub shaft.
Either way, you can find them here:
1967-79 Full Size Truck/bronco - Front Axle Dana 44 3/4 Ton - D44 3/4 Axle Shafts
Have you checked with any of our sponsors?
You will also need to know whether or not this is the axle shaft itself or the stub shaft.
Either way, you can find them here:
1967-79 Full Size Truck/bronco - Front Axle Dana 44 3/4 Ton - D44 3/4 Axle Shafts
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