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brector · 08-18-2001, 11:42 AM

figured a chevy guy could answer this one for me:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/cgi-bin/ubb...&f=10&t=012688

HispanicPanic · 08-18-2001, 01:47 PM

the only differance is the 3/4 ton is an 8 lug and the calipers would have to grinded to fit 15 inch wheels other than that you get a dana44 1/2 ton and convert it to a 3/4 ton all you need is the disc and backplate calipers are the same as 1/2 ton
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patooyee · 08-19-2001, 10:01 AM

That's only true for 1978 and up d44's and 10-bolts. Earlier than that, and the spindles were different. Go to a parts store and look up bearing part numbers for both. You will see. I know, I tried. The 78+ use 2" ID inner bearings. The pre-78 use smaller ones. The outer bearings are the same on both, though. I had a friend at a drivetrain store look up dimesions to see if he could find a conversion bearing that would fit the 76 spindle and the 3/4 ton rotors and there isn't one.

J. J.

Shaker · 08-20-2001, 03:40 PM

Hey Brian if I was you I would JUMP on that 60 that you found.. it would be a killer conbo with the rear that you already have. You won't even have to "upgrade" again. Do it right the 1st time.....Just my 2 cents ya know....Good Luck.....need any help call me.... <IMG SRC="smilies/beer.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/smokin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

mudrunner78 · 08-20-2001, 04:29 PM

Go with the 60 I swaped a 44 8lug under mine when I first converted broke it as often as my old 44. just my 2 cents

08-18-2001, 11:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
brector Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 192 Location: Knoxvegas, TN Posts: 5,357	Quick front D44 question figured a chevy guy could answer this one for me: http://www.pirate4x4.com/cgi-bin/ubb...&f=10&t=012688 __________________ -Brian 1 ton yoda I make nerd sexy

08-18-2001, 01:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
HispanicPanic Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 6090 Location: El Paso, T.X. Posts: 12	the only differance is the 3/4 ton is an 8 lug and the calipers would have to grinded to fit 15 inch wheels other than that you get a dana44 1/2 ton and convert it to a 3/4 ton all you need is the disc and backplate calipers are the same as 1/2 ton hope i helped <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0"> __________________ [url="http://4x4.alloffroad.com"]4x4.alloffroad.com[/url]

08-19-2001, 10:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
patooyee www.patparts.com Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4821 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 8,685	That's only true for 1978 and up d44's and 10-bolts. Earlier than that, and the spindles were different. Go to a parts store and look up bearing part numbers for both. You will see. I know, I tried. The 78+ use 2" ID inner bearings. The pre-78 use smaller ones. The outer bearings are the same on both, though. I had a friend at a drivetrain store look up dimesions to see if he could find a conversion bearing that would fit the 76 spindle and the 3/4 ton rotors and there isn't one. J. J. __________________ www.PATPARTS.com NEW Dual PS Pump bracket for LS Engines! - New LS Engine Head Mount Plates

08-20-2001, 03:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Shaker Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3694 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Posts: 3,584	Hey Brian if I was you I would JUMP on that 60 that you found.. it would be a killer conbo with the rear that you already have. You won't even have to "upgrade" again. Do it right the 1st time.....Just my 2 cents ya know....Good Luck.....need any help call me.... <IMG SRC="smilies/beer.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/smokin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> __________________ Need Steering? www.shakerbuilt.com Too Many Projects not enough Time...

08-20-2001, 04:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
mudrunner78 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 6105 Location: cadiz ky Posts: 188	Go with the 60 I swaped a 44 8lug under mine when I first converted broke it as often as my old 44. just my 2 cents __________________ 78 chevy under construction, 454/350/205 60/70 5.89s 39.5 boggers 78 f150 351M/435/205 44hp/9 36's swampers 85 F350 460/c6/1356 60/70 4.10s 33's

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