Dana 44 front axle

[ducman]

Hi guys, do you know if all the D44 front axle C ends are the same between Chev and Dodge? The reason I ask is that I am currently running a front axle from a Chev and have found one from a Dodge that I think will solve my spring pad, pinion angle and caster problems that the Chev axle presents. The problem is that the axle from the Dodge is 8 lug, drum brakes and the Chev axle I am currently running is disc brake, 8 lug and I would like to convert the Dodge drum to disc using my existing parts. Thanks!

[ducman]

Come on you guys, you are my heros! someone must know something about these axles ie: going from drum to disc and if the C-ends are the same dimensions between Chebby and Mopar.

[Hobcobble]

I wish I could help out but I've never owned a
Dodge W series truck with a ch*vy axle. Perhaps
your local Dodge [or ch*vy ] dealer or a
good parts counter person could compare specs.
for you
John
[non-hero.... just a guy ]
PS.... if you decide to go to the Dodge dealer...
tell the counter guy that your truck was DOWN-GRADED
to a ch*vy front axle

[Tufftruck]

I have a complete front differential from a 69-71 W-200. If you want it come and get it. It's in Clovis, Calif. near Fresno.

[Butch Romig]

im fairly sure they will interchange,i have seen a dodge with chevy lockouts on it,and i personaly changed a full time D44 over to a disc with lockouts,it was a bolt in swap
butch

[Ruckus]

YES! Search for an article online such as http://www.offroadexchange.com/diskbrakeswap.htm
Happy wrenching...