Dana 44 Question

Jaydog · May 2, 2007

Ok, so I am working on my Dana 44, the Chromoly axles won't fit through the knuckle, will it cause any problems If I clearance the knuckle a little? Probably a dumb question, but I'd rather ask than run into problems.

Avanteone · May 2, 2007

I had to clearance mine too. A few minutes /w the die grinder and it was good to go.

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GRNTACO · May 2, 2007

Jaydog said:
Ok, so I am working on my Dana 44, the Chromoly axles won't fit through the knuckle, will it cause any problems If I clearance the knuckle a little? Probably a dumb question, but I'd rather ask than run into problems.

Mine were so tight I used a rubber mallet to pound then in. Some just clearance them.

Zoediak · May 2, 2007

if you dont wqant to go through the hassle of finding replacements.. and then replacing them...

I would just clearance them... luckily I didn't have to deal with it with mine, but I have clearanced some on others.

Jaydog · May 3, 2007

Cool, thanks guys.

tomsbrokeagain · May 3, 2007

I had to grind on the yokes a bit to fit mine in. I don't recommend grinding out the knuckle as the tight fit for the spindle helps to keep from sheering bolts and loosing your tire when you land hard.