How do I know what axle I have?

How do I know what axle I have?

To figure out exactly what axle you have, you can look for the Dana stamped bill of materials number. This stamped number can usually be found on the righthand side or on the longer axletube on the same side of the tube as the differential cover, facing the rear of the truck.

How do you tell if you have a Dana 30 or 44?

Aside from the Dana differential covers, the biggest difference between the axles is the size. The number in the name (Dana 30, Dana 44, etc.) is in reference to this. Dana 30: This axle size is the most common, and you’ll only find it on the front of Jeep. They have a ring gear diameter of 7 and 1/8 inches.

How do you tell if I have a Dana 44 or 60?

Unfortunately, with the Dana 44 and Dana 60, it isn’t that easy. The easiest way to tell them apart is by looking at the size of the center section. Because of the way larger ring gear on the Dana 60 the center section is noticeably larger. The center section on a Dana 60 has a noticeable cutout for the larger gears.

How do I know if I have a Dana 44?

There are a few things that can help you tell if the axle is a Dana 35 or a Dana 44. The easiest way to tell these axles apart is to look at the shape of the differential cover. The Dana 35 cover is pretty much perfectly round. The Dana 44 is sort of a six-sided shape.

How strong can you make a Dana 44?

a 44 built correctly can hold up to 37s even if you are a little aggresive.

What do 1 ton axles mean?

It’s a throwback to the early days of trucks, when they were really rated as to how much cargo they could carry. A 1/2-ton was good for 1,000 lbs in the bed, a 3/4-ton was good for 1,500 lbs and a 1-ton was good for 2,000 lbs.

Is a Dana 80 a 1 ton axle?

The Dana 80 is only rated for 1 ton trucks, not a 2.5 ton truck.

Are bigger axles better?

Certainly, a larger tire places more leverage and stress on the axle assembly and, in particular, the axleshafts. A lighter tire and wheel combination will not only be easier on your axles but also provide improved braking and acceleration.

How do you tell if an axle is a Dana 60?

First, you want to the number of bolts are holding the drum backing plate onto the axle.

1. If there are 7 bolts, then you have a GMC/Chevy or Jeep Dana 60 axle. These axles are all exactly the same.
2. If there are 4 bolts, then you have either a Dodge or Ford Dana 60 axle. These two axles are not identical.

Which is stronger Dana 60 or 14 bolt?

The 14 bolt is the heavier designed diff, it has an extra pinion bearing the really adds strength, bigger and heavier duty ring and pinion. a Dana 70(same case as the 60) already has the 35 spline axles. The 14 bolt has the option of the bolt on pinion guard, where as the 60 doesn’t.