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**aotte1** · 09-26-2015, 10:23 PM

Just got a new to me Dana 44 which came from a 1978 4x4, this will be going in a 1964 K10. I am questioning the steering arm as not being original.
I call the "steering arm" where the rear drag link connects, not sure what the technical term for it is. The one on this Dana 44 is straight out parallel to the axle which I think is incorrect. Photos of this Dana 44 are first and a 1983 10 bolt second below. Should it curve and be perpendicular to the front axle like the one, on the 10 bolt? Diagrams of 44 parts show it like the 10 bolt photo too.

The one on this axle could be from a lift kit?? Also, the front part of drag link is non stock and all welded up of different non stock parts.
thanks,
Les

09-26-2015, 10:23 PM	#1
aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	Dana 44 Original Steering Arm Just got a new to me Dana 44 which came from a 1978 4x4, this will be going in a 1964 K10. I am questioning the steering arm as not being original. I call the "steering arm" where the rear drag link connects, not sure what the technical term for it is. The one on this Dana 44 is straight out parallel to the axle which I think is incorrect. Photos of this Dana 44 are first and a 1983 10 bolt second below. Should it curve and be perpendicular to the front axle like the one, on the 10 bolt? Diagrams of 44 parts show it like the 10 bolt photo too. The one on this axle could be from a lift kit?? Also, the front part of drag link is non stock and all welded up of different non stock parts. thanks, Les Attached Images