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: ford axle identification?

chevyman-454
11-18-2005, 04:05 PM
Hey,Ford guys.I have a d44 high pinion out of a ford. On the case, the numbers are d44-9f.Does anyone know what this means.this axle is out of the front of a ford with leaf springs. Any help is appreciated.
bremen242
11-18-2005, 08:25 PM
Hey,Ford guys.I have a d44 high pinion out of a ford. On the case, the numbers are d44-9f.Does anyone know what this means.this axle is out of the front of a ford with leaf springs. Any help is appreciated.

5 lugs = F150 Extended Cab Dana 44HP
8 lugs = F250 Dana 44HD
Davethorik
11-19-2005, 12:53 AM
8 lugs = F250 Dana 44HD

Do the 3 extra studs make it HD? or is that a typo?
Lars915
11-19-2005, 07:16 AM
The three extra studs make it easy to tell them apart. The 8-lug axle also has dual piston brakes and slightly heavier axle tubes (or so I've read). The 8-lug stuff (knuckle out) can be swapped onto a 5-lug axle.