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BigDan3131 · 12-27-2017, 02:01 AM

This is the year [2018] my 65 gets done and I plan to use the full suspension kit that isn't up for sale yet from QA1. Its just going to be easier for me to buy that kit to get what I want out of it to sell my FF Dana 60 and pick up a Dana 44. I found one from a 1966 GMC but what limits does it have and what should be upgraded for 600hp to the tire with a turbo ls engine. Its doubtful it will ever get raced and sticky tires are a maybe but more likely a no too.

The truck will get driven on a daily basis so boost will be low most of the time.

cadillac_al · 12-27-2017, 07:14 AM

It might live if the tires aren't too sticky, and pickups are light in the rear anyway.. I don't recall many vehicles with a D44 in the rear besides Jeeps. I'm sure you could blow it pretty easy if you tried. If the QA1 kit doesn't allow for a robust rear axle then it must be for cruising, which is still plenty fun.

b454rat · 12-27-2017, 07:35 AM

Think there is a reason you don't see many full size trucks with Dana 44s...

**PGSigns** · 12-27-2017, 08:34 AM

I would build a 12 bolt or a 9" to go in it. The 44 will not stay long. You could put new ends on the dana 60 and put a set of axles in it to get rid of the full floater. My preference from years of drag racing is the 9 inch. Or just get one ready to bolt in. http://www.moserengineering.com/9-muscle-pak.item
Jimmy

DieselSJ · 12-27-2017, 06:16 PM

600hp and a Dana44 is not a good combination unless you want to get really good at replacing R&P's. I split a carrier in half in my CJ5 with a SBC that made maybe 300hp. Keep the 60 or go 9".

Alex V. · 12-27-2017, 11:26 PM

IH used Dana 44 rears in their 1/2 tons, but even a light 3/4 ton 2WD with a 304 got the D60 so that's saying something. It'd probably be hard enough to keep a front 44 together if you tapped into much of that 600 horse off-road, let alone a rear.

**Captainfab** · 12-28-2017, 12:12 AM

You would be money ahead to just keep the Dana 60, have aftermarket housing ends welded on it and a set of Moser axles. I wouldn't waste my time and money with a Dana 44.

BigDan3131 · 12-28-2017, 02:10 AM

TY Captain, it was another thought...

**kwmech** · 12-28-2017, 01:56 PM

Keep the 60, the 44 won't last very long with that kind of HP in front of it

12-27-2017, 02:01 AM	#1
BigDan3131 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 1,913	Dana 44 Limits This is the year [2018] my 65 gets done and I plan to use the full suspension kit that isn't up for sale yet from QA1. Its just going to be easier for me to buy that kit to get what I want out of it to sell my FF Dana 60 and pick up a Dana 44. I found one from a 1966 GMC but what limits does it have and what should be upgraded for 600hp to the tire with a turbo ls engine. Its doubtful it will ever get raced and sticky tires are a maybe but more likely a no too. The truck will get driven on a daily basis so boost will be low most of the time. __________________ Custom Painter/Restoration Specialist 1965 GMC 3/4 Ton LB SOLD? 1964 Chevy El Camino in full restoration 1991 Chevy S10 288K+ miles 2nd Owner SOLD 2020 RAM 1500 Warlock

12-27-2017, 07:14 AM	#2
cadillac_al Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 2,334	Re: Dana 44 Limits It might live if the tires aren't too sticky, and pickups are light in the rear anyway.. I don't recall many vehicles with a D44 in the rear besides Jeeps. I'm sure you could blow it pretty easy if you tried. If the QA1 kit doesn't allow for a robust rear axle then it must be for cruising, which is still plenty fun. __________________ 76 Chevy K20 76 GMC K15 77 Chevy C10 77 Chevy K10

12-27-2017, 07:35 AM	#3
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,453	Re: Dana 44 Limits Think there is a reason you don't see many full size trucks with Dana 44s... __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 6” lift 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 4" SAS

12-27-2017, 08:34 AM	#4
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Dana 44 Limits I would build a 12 bolt or a 9" to go in it. The 44 will not stay long. You could put new ends on the dana 60 and put a set of axles in it to get rid of the full floater. My preference from years of drag racing is the 9 inch. Or just get one ready to bolt in. http://www.moserengineering.com/9-muscle-pak.item Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

12-27-2017, 06:16 PM	#5
DieselSJ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 574	Re: Dana 44 Limits 600hp and a Dana44 is not a good combination unless you want to get really good at replacing R&P's. I split a carrier in half in my CJ5 with a SBC that made maybe 300hp. Keep the 60 or go 9". __________________ 87 R30 CC Dually, TBI 454, NV4500, zero rust barn find 87 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 6.5 turbodiesel, 700R4

12-27-2017, 11:26 PM	#6
Alex V. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Campbellsville, KY Posts: 888	Re: Dana 44 Limits IH used Dana 44 rears in their 1/2 tons, but even a light 3/4 ton 2WD with a 304 got the D60 so that's saying something. It'd probably be hard enough to keep a front 44 together if you tapped into much of that 600 horse off-road, let alone a rear. __________________ Alex V. ------ 1967 C10 Suburban, 350/NP435, Green/Green, PS, PB, HD cooling, charging, shocks, and springs. 1985 GMC C3500 SRW, Sierra Classic, 454/TH400, white/blue.

12-28-2017, 12:12 AM	#7
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Dana 44 Limits You would be money ahead to just keep the Dana 60, have aftermarket housing ends welded on it and a set of Moser axles. I wouldn't waste my time and money with a Dana 44. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

12-28-2017, 02:10 AM	#8
BigDan3131 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 1,913	Re: Dana 44 Limits TY Captain, it was another thought... __________________ Custom Painter/Restoration Specialist 1965 GMC 3/4 Ton LB SOLD? 1964 Chevy El Camino in full restoration 1991 Chevy S10 288K+ miles 2nd Owner SOLD 2020 RAM 1500 Warlock

12-28-2017, 01:56 PM	#9
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,388	Re: Dana 44 Limits Keep the 60, the 44 won't last very long with that kind of HP in front of it



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