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**argonaut** · 06-07-2015, 02:21 PM

The 3/4 ton dana 44 is roughly 69". I was asking because I had given thought to pulking the 14 bolt out of my burb in favor of a dana 60. The 14 bolt diff is so huge that ground clearance is terrible with anuthing smaller than 35" tires, and I only plan to run metruc 32"s. Downsides were 1/2" wheel studs, narrower track width and of course smaller axle shafts.

You say your axle is from an HD pickup? Could it be an AAM 11.5 even? I'm not real savvy on the visual differences. Either way, nice score!

06-07-2015, 02:21 PM	#64
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: Spring Swap Thread - 1963 K15 The 3/4 ton dana 44 is roughly 69". I was asking because I had given thought to pulking the 14 bolt out of my burb in favor of a dana 60. The 14 bolt diff is so huge that ground clearance is terrible with anuthing smaller than 35" tires, and I only plan to run metruc 32"s. Downsides were 1/2" wheel studs, narrower track width and of course smaller axle shafts. You say your axle is from an HD pickup? Could it be an AAM 11.5 even? I'm not real savvy on the visual differences. Either way, nice score! __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble! Last edited by argonaut; 06-07-2015 at 03:00 PM.