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Old 02-23-2020, 11:57 AM   #3
sweetk30
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Re: 1977 C20 front axle identification

first off your title c20 = 2wd 3/4 ton . k20 is what you have = 4wd 3/4 ton .

then 3/4 ton did not get a dana 60 front factory .

if it has ball 4 u-bolts on a square body gm 4x4 front its not a dana 60 . they use 3 u-bolts and 2 bolts in the pass side diff to make up for the 4th .

next its got ball joints = 1 big nut on each . dana 60 used king pins = 4 bolts or studs and nuts on each point .

that is a dana 44 front as the cover is shaped like a dana axle would be + ball joints + 4 u-bolts + hubs that do not fill the center hole of the rim 100% all adds up to a 3/4 ton front and dana 44 .

hope this info helped you and others later on .
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