Dana 44 gear install

The pinion really does get a lot smaller after 4. I Lean said:. Click to expand The problem I see is that going to 4. Herzog somewhat damaged Admin. Location Kamas, UT. Spent a ton on on upgraded axle shafts and ctm joints but I never had a ring and pinion issue.

But I also made sure to never push hard when bound up. Vehicle weight, power, and driving style are big variables. It's also worth noting that the high pinion in the front is going to be stronger than a low pinion because the reverse cut gears will be driving on the proper side of the teeth. Herzog said:. Nobody ever said a dana 44 was fine. Just 60 it.

I started braking 44 stuff in a samurai powered rig. Herzog broke euther the ball jojnt or u joint on eagles nest on his You will always be windering when will it. Bummer, huh? Just a side rant I bought a Jeep YJ toy to play with and you have to beat those Jeep guys off with a stick when you need a hand.

Pretty encouraging and discouraging all at the same time. I'm sad to say that several of us local boys have been noticing the same thing. I built two cages for a couple of guys for free I even invited several of my other Bronco buddies over to help so they could all meet and socialize.

Do you think we've seen or heard from those two any more? Live and learn I guess. I figure if I can make one good friend for every five A-holes I meet, then it was worth it cause a fella can never have too many friends. I'm gonna go now. My glass is empty and their's still ice in it! God I love Scotch! Steve Bronco Guru. Joined May 5, Messages 2, Loc. Grand Junction, CO.

I'd offer to help but I think we tried that already without success You need one to do it properly. You're right, I don't have a dial type in-lb torque wrench. I'll go pick on up tomorrow before I start.

I'm confused though, half the dang writeups I see are using an impact gun and just torque the hell out of the pinion. I wish you lived closer!!!! You and a fella in Springs offered to help, but you're 4 hours away and he has a broke foot.

No worries, I'll figure it out. I have yet to forget that this stuff is fun! Jim GJBroncoMan said:. Click to expand Jim, you definitely DON'T want to simply "torque the hell" out of the pinion nut. Spec for pinion preload on the D44 and 9" are both less than 20 in-lbs. Torque the hell out of the pinion nut and you'll be WAY above that number. That's a sure way to quickly destroy the pinion bearings.

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JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Dana 44 Gear Swap. Thread starter Davesbronco Start date Jun 7, Davesbronco Full Member. Joined Feb 12, Messages Loc. Adairsville, GA. I am interested in swapping gears in my Dana I have some questions.

I keep seeing thick gears and just gears advertised. What is the difference and how do I know what I need? I am going to a gear if that matters. Also I keep hearing about having to bore something in the carrier of something to do the swap.

What is that all about? Just wondering what all this stuff means and if I could possibly learn enough to do this on my own.

I rebuild gearboxes for industrial reactor agitators regularly where I work and just wonder how much more it'll take. I have access to all types of machinery, equipment and tools but just need the know how I guess. Just a thought don't know if I would actually try it but you never know till you start asking questions. Daddy4zack Sr. Joined Aug 27, Messages Loc.

El Dorado Hills. A thick gear is needed if you are putting 3. Or get a new Carrier for 4. So you also need the new bolts to match..

Does anyone have any reason on why NOT to use a thick gear?? I am thinking of going this way myself.. Joined Apr 10, Messages Loc. Oak Ridge, NJ. There is a thick gear available for those with stock gears to use without having to change carriers, from what i have heard this is something they produced way back in WWII and at least one gear vendor still makes them.