d44 convert to man hubs? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Pdaddy · 01-04-2002, 09:41 AM

my dad is wanting to use a d44 I have layin at the house it is a 3/4 ton dodge with the cad on it, he is wonderin about what it would take to make it manual hubs, anybody done this, I have no knowledge on this axle, help appreciated

Pavemen · 01-04-2002, 04:51 PM

Nothing directly available right now. Dynarape (Dynatrac) is currently starting to either design or produce a conversion kit. If it is priced anything liketheir D60 conversion, plan on spending $3000+ for the complete kit.

You can most likely fit the Warn 5x5.5 conversion from the Wrangler, but you'll need to get custom axle shafts and I have heard the tire limit is recommended to be only 32-33" due to how the hub is attached to the knuckle.

hy_desert_4wheeler · 01-04-2002, 06:13 PM

on my 86 I used the inner shaft from a 76 Dodge with the outer from my 86. it was a simple matter of removing the CAD actuator,bushings, and inner shaft . and installing the new axle shaft and making a cover to replace the actuator.

Pavemen · 01-04-2002, 07:42 PM

I suppose I should ask what year truck is it out of?

GRMhick · 01-05-2002, 08:46 PM

what year dodge. I have a feeling it is a 85-93 3/4 ton with the pass side drop, not the newer one.. because you refered to it as a d44.. am I correct?

01-04-2002, 09:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Pdaddy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8133 Location: Back in Kansas Posts: 5,390	d44 convert to man hubs? my dad is wanting to use a d44 I have layin at the house it is a 3/4 ton dodge with the cad on it, he is wonderin about what it would take to make it manual hubs, anybody done this, I have no knowledge on this axle, help appreciated

01-04-2002, 04:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pavemen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5670 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,788	Nothing directly available right now. Dynarape (Dynatrac) is currently starting to either design or produce a conversion kit. If it is priced anything liketheir D60 conversion, plan on spending $3000+ for the complete kit. You can most likely fit the Warn 5x5.5 conversion from the Wrangler, but you'll need to get custom axle shafts and I have heard the tire limit is recommended to be only 32-33" due to how the hub is attached to the knuckle. __________________ Nothing to see here, move along

01-04-2002, 06:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
hy_desert_4wheeler Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2790 Location: Stinnett Tx USA Posts: 1,629	on my 86 I used the inner shaft from a 76 Dodge with the outer from my 86. it was a simple matter of removing the CAD actuator,bushings, and inner shaft . and installing the new axle shaft and making a cover to replace the actuator. __________________ Russ hy_desert_4wheeler 46 Dodge WC15--67 M715--85 Jeep CJ10A--06 Dodge Ram2500Quad cab Cummins--94 Suburban--06 Ridgeline-

01-04-2002, 07:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pavemen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5670 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,788	I suppose I should ask what year truck is it out of? __________________ Nothing to see here, move along

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01-05-2002, 08:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
GRMhick Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 87 Location: I live in hotels tear out the walls I have accountants pay for it all Posts: 7,203	what year dodge. I have a feeling it is a 85-93 3/4 ton with the pass side drop, not the newer one.. because you refered to it as a d44.. am I correct?