Does Ford use Dana axles?
Ford still uses the Dana 60 front axle. Manufactured in both Kingpin and Ball joint variations, “standard” (low pinion) and “reverse cut” rotation (high pinion) variations and open and limited slip, and locking variations.
How big of a tire can a Dana 44 handle?
36-inch
Is Dana 44 better than 60?
Like we said above, the Dana 60 is the stronger axle. If you want to run big tires or big power you need a Dana 60 axle. The Dana 44 is also a heavy axle, but it’s significantly lighter than a Dana 60. The ring gear on the Dana 44 measures anywhere from 8.5 to 8.8 inches depending on the truck.
How much HP can a Dana 44 handle?
The 44 is roughly the same as a GM 8.5″ Corporate 10-bolt, same ring gear diameter and most bearing sizes, which has about 90%+ of the strength of a 12-bolt Car axle. Your Dana 44 will handle 500 hp no problem, and with an axle and spool upgrade w/girdle cover and tubes welded to the centersection will handle 700 hp+.
Can Dana 44 Handle 35’s?
35s and 4.10s drive just fine. You can regear if you want but it isn’t necessary at all. I use mine both on and off-road and never have an issue.
How do I know if I have Dana 44 axles?
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.
What vehicles came with Dana 44 front axles?
The Dana 44 has seen use in Chevrolet Corvettes and Dodge Vipers. This axle is referred to as a Dana 44 ICA or Dana 44 IRS. All 1980–1982 Chevrolet Corvette C3 and manual transmission equipped 1985–1996 Chevrolet Corvette C4 had this axle. A rear transaxle was used starting with the Corvette C5.
How much HP can a Dana 30 handle?
Amongst other things. To answer your question the stock supports 250 or 300 if you don’t savage it. Run that rear until it blows, then stick an 8.8 in there.
How much HP can a Dana 80 handle?
A Dana 80 front axle without the adjustable knuckles will run about $6,240.
How much does a Dana 44 cost?
I would say the usual price of a Rubicon Dana 44 is well over $1000, but I bought mine for $400 as well.
How much does it cost to upgrade to Dana 44?
The upgrade parts run about $600, while the Dynatrac ProRock 44 housing complete with nodular-iron diff cover and new suspension bushings is around $2,000 through Off Road Evolution. The labor for installation is about the same, especially if you were changing gear ratios in the stock axle anyway.