Keep in mind if you havent already done a part time conversion to the np203 transfer case that you will have to put it in the hiloc position in order to drive. This symbol is used throughout this manual to call attention to procedures where carelessness or failure to follow specific instructions may result in personal injury andor component damage. The ttb setup is based on fords highly successful twin ibeam design on twowheeldrive pickup truck models. Since the dana 28s were built in the 1980s, their code will start with an e where as the dana 35s were built in the 1990s and will start with an f. Dismantling the front hub on a dana 44 axle youtube. We install a new set of mile marker hubs on a dana 44. Otc spindle nut socket set 4543a oreilly auto parts. Warn 9790 set of 2 dana 44 manual locking hubs for f150f250.
The passenger side ujoint grenaded, so that knuckle is apart. I have seen 3 different hub locking mechanisms on 7879 dana 44 front axles. Dana front and rear differentials can be found most commonly in jeep, ford and dodge vehicles. Refer to manual or automatic free running hub removal and installation and remove the hub assemblies. A quick tip on how to painlessly remove the front wheel hubs on the dodge ram 4x4 heavy duty trucks with the solid front axles. The above mentioned code would indicate that the axle was a ranger axle built in 1991. Spring retain er and outer wheel bearing will slide out as drum is removed. Dynatrac has developed a manual hub kit for the dana 30 and 60 axles used in jeep and ram products. Jun 28, 2003 the axle shaft sticks through the spindle but never comes in contact with the hub, but rather sticks into the locking bodyturn dial actuator. Front dana 44 manual hub conversion pavement sucks.
Convert a front chevy 6 lug dana 44 to a ford or jeep pattern 5 lug axle. Click on a differential below to view photos, measurements, and carrier breaks, as well as applicable models, and available parts, for that particular fitment. Dana 44 axle parts, gears, and upgrades drivetrain shop. This same process should apply to most if not all 4x4s using the. Warn premium hub set for 5971 jeep cj with 10 spline manual hubs. Get the best deals on front axle parts for chevrolet k20 when you shop the largest online selection at. Step by step example of dismantling the front axle hub on a bronco 4x4. It appeared in the f150s and broncos with coil springs. Views of the early 70s, 7377 gm and early 70s 77 ford spicer hub loc external locking hub dials. Note if it is necessary to replace brake compon ents such as drum, shoes, backing plate, etc.
Get the best deals on axle parts for dodge ramcharger when you shop the largest online selection at. There is a manual lockout hub available as an upgrade to the pvh hub setup, but the only way to install manual hubs on a 20012011 ranger would be to swap in the axles and hubs from a 1998 2000 ford ranger 4x4. The main key thing here is the axle benefits of the 35 44 hybrid. Feb 20, 2016 step by step example of dismantling the front axle hub on a bronco 4x4. If enough interest is generated for a dana 44 version, dynatrac says if will be developed. Front axle parts for international harvester scout ii for. Auto to manual locking hubs, plus bearings on a squarebody. Warn 20990 premium manual lock out hub set internal dana 44. New dana 50ifs hubs and spindles and dana front axle parts. Their design is common, with differe nces in load capacity. Warn 20990 premium 4wd manual locking hubs 19591996 ford f150 12 ton pickup. I have an 89 ramcharger with the dana 44 under the front and am wondering if i just need the outer hub kit to install manual locking hubs on the truck.
Yukon ak fi01 front replacement axle bearing and seal kit. The manual hub fit exactly as nhdiesel explained it. Sorry if this has been covered before but i couldnt find it if it has. To actually put the hub together you need to start with the hub body on the spindle. Hubs are generally less expensive to buy than shafts, ring and pinion, or drive shafts. The outer axle shaft is toast, so the local adco drive line shop is hunting that down for me. Make sure this writeup is specific to your application. Pack outer wheel bearing with specified grease, wipe excess grease around the rollers.
Anatomy of the dana 44 spicer external hub loc locking hub. It is also a cclip axle with one piece shafts and a 5 on 4. While i was working on the 2nd build up of lady, i acquired a pair of d44 rear axle shafts quite unexpectedly. The spicer front nondrive steering axles are identified with a tag located between the spring pads on the front side of the center beam section. Dana corporation presents this publication to aid in maintenance and overhaul of dana single reduction drive axles. Easy and quick engagement meets all metal construction sealed to keep out contaminants. Jeep axle hub assembly onsale axle hub assembly for.
It is time consuming, but you can replace them all at home with not too much effort. Dodge dana 44 disconnect front axle parts for 94 to 02. This allowed for an independent front suspension design. I already have a one piece shaft for the cad side i matched up length and splines from an axle catalogand i can get the ford knuckles and hubs dirt cheap, i just want to know if it will work and if i can use the ford knuckles or will dodge on jeep knuckles from a dana 44 that had hubs work. The 5 bolt hubs are a bit too weak, the 6 bolt hubs are a good balance of strength. This is especially useful if your truck lives in the salt belt. Front dana 44 manual hub conversion discussion in dodge 4x4 started by 01ramtuff, jun 28, 2003.
Unfollow ford dana 44 front axle to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The zj dana 44 is the only jeep dana 44 with an aluminum differential housing. If these components are damaged during a hub removal, replace with dana supplied spacer. The front axle shafts from 20012011 are permanently locked to the front differential. Front inner disco replacement seal for 4wd dana 44 60straight axle 8. The axle tag contains the serial number, the model number, and the assembly number. Either way, you get more freedom and performance from locking hubs if you use your jeep on both offroad terrain and paved roads. Helpful removal and installation procedures to aid in the service of this unit. Howto remove and install a dana 30 or 44 axle shaft in minutes. Rugged ridge replacement locking hub kit for 8186 jeep cj. The internals of both of this type have all steel parts. Once the manual automatic turn dial is engaged, it grabes onto the shaft which now can turn the hub wheel via the locking body. Bad bearings or leaking seals in the front of your f150 4x4 can be a real annoyance, or worse, leave you stranded on a trail somewhere. Production on the ford bronco completely ceased in 1997, but the ford f150 switched from the dana 44 ttb to an 8.
Converting front d44 to lock out hubs steelsoldiers. One of the great things about the new tj is it can be. The dana corporation has posted the service manual for the dana 44 hub loc external locking hub. Pinion yoke, differential location, 26spline inner, steel, spicer 30 ujoint style, front, dana 44, each part number. Warn premium manual locking hubs for dana 60 axle chrome.
Qu56018 warn manual hub set is a reliable, original equipment quality hub set with installation hardware for many popular 4x4 trucks with dana 30, dana 44, or gm 10 bolt front drive axles and part time transfer cases. How to rebuild the front hub bearing in a dana 44 youtube. Rotate hub, then back off inner adjusting nut one fourth turn maximum. Either way, you get more freedom and performance from locking hubs. Gm 10 bolt front axle vs dana 44 vs dana 60 how to tell what you got. With our selection of quality brands and expert advice, we help boost your vehicles performance and make a statement on or off the road. Pick up some dana 44 locking hubs from our online catalog to suit your needs manual hubs are more robust, while automatic hubs can be engaged or disengaged without leaving the vehicle. It is recommended that you read through these instructions before performing these tasks. Dodge ramcharger dodge w150 front axle replacement. Get the best deals on axle parts for 1978 ford bronco when you shop the largest online selection at. Dana 44 models through 1984 with manual or automatic locking hubs raise the vehicle and install safety stands.
The novak guide to dana axle front wheel bearing service. Is there a way that i can put lock out hubs on my axels with out spending all that money. For years, superwinch hubs have been the most trusted and reliable option in aftermarket locking hubs. Capacity variations are achieved by combining basic differential carrier. Dana 41 axle shaft and wheel bearing removal the cj2a page. Dodge ram 1500 and ram 2500ld with disconnect on passenger side right side 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001. Dana 41 axle shaft and wheel bearing removal posted. I was replacing the ball joints and axle joints and the wheel bearings are not that expensive so i replaced those.
This same process should apply to most if not all 4x4s using the dana 44 axle with disc brakes. There are many styles of freewheeling hubs and all remove a little differently than others. Qu56018 is well proven as it was the original equipment lockout hub used on most full size domestic 4x4s up 34 ton class in the 1980s to early 1990s. Place drain pan under front differential and loosen 10 12 bolts holding differential cover to housing. Axle cover gasket for dana 23 rear axle, dana 25 front, dana 27 front, and dana 30 front and rear. I have 5 front 25 and 27 axles so i have spare front parts and therefore want to convert my 44 to a full floater. The dana 41 was the precursor to the dana 44 and was used from the 1930s to the 1950s.
Step by step pictures and tips for assembling your dana 44 locking hubs spindle with outer bearing in place just to see what it looks like. Interesting to see these selling for a fraction of the cost that the dealer wanted, but my guess is that these are using a different alloy than the factory does which i dont really. Description this spindle removal tool is very useful for removing your old spindles. The first step is to grease pack the inner wheel bearing and install to the hub. Dana 44 manual hub conversion dodge ram, ramcharger. Oem tools 25072 4wd lug nut spindle socket installs wheelbearing retaining nuts on 12 tons with manual locking hubs works on dana 44 axles on most.
Ford locking hubs and conversion kits ron the parts guy. Figure 17 to adjust wheel bearings, torque inner adjusting nut to 50 lb. The teraflex jk front locking hub conversion kit is designed to upgrade jk dana 30 and 44 axles, while the rear full float conversion kit will. Remove the front axle drive flanges or freewheeling hubs, if used. This threadon removal tool includes a push bolt or can also be used with a slide hammer attachment 58 fine thread. Tips and tricks for regearing fords ttb dana 44 four. Instructions contained cover the models listed below. I would like to mini spool the front but i know that works best on the street if i can unlock the hubs. I had bought some used 35 mtrs from a tucson jeeper and he had brought them up to the phoenix area while visiting a friend. I took a dana 44 off my 51 m38 and installed in my 46 cj2a. Departure from the instructions, choice of tools, materials and recommended parts mentioned in this. Then it was the time to face fords twintraction beam ttb front. Instructions on how to rebuild, repack, and install warn manual hubs.
Dismantling the front hub on a dana 44 axle bronco, jeep, etc. And also, would a chevy dana 44 bolt right in to my dodge. Dana is the stock differential for a large segment of domestic cars, trucks and suvs. This is a quick demonstration on how to install warn locking hubs in 19781997 ford dana 60, 19801997 ford dana 50, 19771991 gm dana 60, and 19751993 dodge dana 60 with internal spline wheel hubs. The swap to manual locking hubs is popular, replacing weaker stock. Explore the spin free locking hub conversion kit for dana 30 dana 44 27 spline, 5 x 4. Dana corporation reserves the right to discontinue or to modify its models andor procedures and to change specifications at any time without notice. The locking mechanism inside an automatic locking hub is sort of like a. Two have a flat looking ring that hub allen bolts screw into. Features corrosion resistant painted and polished aluminum finish. Yokes dana 44 axle model free shipping on orders over.
Axle assembly tag e family efa family i family julian date code 1 tag 1 dana part number 1 1 dana part number. The dana 44 ttb was a variation of the reverse cut solid axle dana 44 used by ford. Premium locking hubs, conversion kits, and transfer cases from mile marker are designed to exceed industry standards for the extreme offroader. The dana 44 axle has been in use since the 1940s and is still a very popular axle today.
I am currently servicing the front dana 44 3f on my 68 w200. This was from a 1976 ford f250 highboy 4x4, that had. Adding manual control to 1998 2000 pulse vacuum hubs. Crown front manual locking hubs set for standard 27spline axle shafts. A replacement axle hub assembly for your jeep can fit the driver or passenger sides front or rear axle and is built to original specifications for 2 and 4door models. Ford f150 or bronco spindle dana 44 front ifs axle 19871988 4x4 fits. Hubs are also a lot easier to replace than an axle shaft or the ring and pinion. The hub should be the weak link in your front axle. How to remove the hub and wheel assembly on a dodge dana 44 front axle and renew the axle shaft.
Whether youre looking to maintain, optimize, or upgrade, we offer competitive pricing on warn premium manual locking hubs for dana 60 axle chrome 38826 for your truck or jeep at 4 wheel parts. Because of the aluminum housing and cclips, it is not really any more desirable than a dana 35c. While there may be other applications, the vast majority of the units came on 34 ton gm and ford 4x4 trucks with a dana 44 front axle. In the interim, the wheel end can be reassembled without the spacer.
The external diagnostic was steering wheel range of motion was reduced from 6 turns stop to stop to 3. Also, dodge trucks using dana 44 axle with automatic hubs. In this video i am showing you how to replace dana 44 locking hubs with some refurbished ones. Follow me in this video and watch me rebuild the front hub bearing in a dana 44. Pop off the cap, take out the splined puck and pick up a set of warn premiums warn part number 20990 and you are set. To actually put the hub together you need to start with the hub. Jeep front wheel bearing hub assembly dana 30 44 how to diy. Ford f150 5 out of 5 stars 1 product rating 1 product ratings ford f150 or bronco spindle dana 44 front ifs axle 19871988 4x4. There is a manufacturers label on the back side of the right axle beam that lists the year.
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