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Boss1 · 03-03-2004, 06:03 AM

I know I'll probably catch hell over this question, but I'll ask anyway! Is a 76 Chevy Dana 44 a small bearing or large bearing spindle. I need to know before tearing it apart so I can buy new parts for my conversion. I think it is a small bearing. Any help is appreciated.

Brian

Road Head · 03-03-2004, 07:39 AM

Should be small, assuming stock parts

Boss1 · 03-03-2004, 07:56 AM

thanks a bunch!!

uglyredjeep · 03-03-2004, 05:45 PM

Just wondering, are the big or small bearings better (if any).

66CJdean · 03-03-2004, 05:58 PM

It will be small up to 77 1/2.
Large are better do to strength and availability since they have been around since 78-up.

hjeepxj · 03-03-2004, 08:46 PM

[offtopic]How do you get the bearings out?[/ontopic]

Keith Strong · 03-03-2004, 10:05 PM

The fronts will fall out the hub once you take the retainer nuts off. The rears are held in place by a seal you gotta pull.

91 Jeep Project · 03-03-2004, 10:29 PM

How do you take the retainer nuts off? I was at the yard today attempting this and no dice.........

withamc · 03-04-2004, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 91 Jeep Project
How do you take the retainer nuts off? I was at the yard today attempting this and no dice.........

Remove caliper. Pull hub. Take first nut off (you need a spanner wrench). Take locking ring off. Take second nut off. Pull rotor assembly off - do not drop on feet.

aaron t · 03-04-2004, 07:38 AM

go to vatozone and pic up the spindle nut socket for ten bucks, you will need it a LOT. one of the most useful tools i have ever bought. don't keep trying to beat off the nuts with a chisel.
right tool for the right job dood.

Tuffjarhed · 03-04-2004, 09:57 AM

Look on the outer nut, there should be a piece of metal bent over one side. Straighten that piece before you try an loosen the nut.

03-03-2004, 06:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Boss1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Member # 23468 Location: Illinois Posts: 416	Dana 44 question I know I'll probably catch hell over this question, but I'll ask anyway! Is a 76 Chevy Dana 44 a small bearing or large bearing spindle. I need to know before tearing it apart so I can buy new parts for my conversion. I think it is a small bearing. Any help is appreciated. Brian

03-03-2004, 05:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
66CJdean Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: May 2000 Member # 940 Location: Lincoln, Ca Posts: 6,398	It will be small up to 77 1/2. Large are better do to strength and availability since they have been around since 78-up. __________________ WWW.PCRYO.COM Deep Cryogenic Tempering Service Find all my products at www.KICKASSOFFROAD.COM 916-434-6978 Custom Axles built to order. Got 40 spline? I have the hubs, spindles, and axles you need to kickass! Custom Hummer wheels and centers Axle Resplining

03-03-2004, 08:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
hjeepxj Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14224 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 305	[offtopic]How do you get the bearings out?[/ontopic] __________________ [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by B.A.R.K [/i] [B]I thought these guys got sent to JU, this is TOO newbie for the NEWBIE FORUM:shaking: [/B][/QUOTE]

03-03-2004, 10:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
Keith Strong Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 477 Location: The Peeplz Republik Posts: 12,257	The fronts will fall out the hub once you take the retainer nuts off. The rears are held in place by a seal you gotta pull. __________________ [CENTER][SIZE="5"][URL="http://www.strong-arms.com"]Strong Arms "Survival Slings" For Sale PM me for a PBB only price[/URL] [/SIZE][/CENTER]

03-04-2004, 07:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
aaron t Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 10086 Location: tucson, az Posts: 2,505	go to vatozone and pic up the spindle nut socket for ten bucks, you will need it a LOT. one of the most useful tools i have ever bought. don't keep trying to beat off the nuts with a chisel. right tool for the right job dood. __________________ meh.

03-03-2004, 07:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Road Head Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14731 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 462	Should be small, assuming stock parts

03-03-2004, 07:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
Boss1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Member # 23468 Location: Illinois Posts: 416	thanks a bunch!!

03-03-2004, 05:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
uglyredjeep Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27315 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 51	Just wondering, are the big or small bearings better (if any).

03-03-2004, 10:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
91 Jeep Project Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 21430 Location: PacNW Posts: 63	How do you take the retainer nuts off? I was at the yard today attempting this and no dice.........

03-04-2004, 09:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
Tuffjarhed AKA Topper Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14368 Location: Ft Wayne, IN. Posts: 658	Look on the outer nut, there should be a piece of metal bent over one side. Straighten that piece before you try an loosen the nut. __________________ NEVER FORGET 9/11!!!!! Hung like Einstein, smart as a horse.

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