Dana 44 Gear Ratio Change (True Spirit #23)

[@duncanmacrae6384]

The drill bit roll pin extractor was a great idea. It is totaly worth having "check" side bearings and in some cases a check pinion bearing. You can buy them, 75.00, or take a small flapper drum and make your own. Especially with most Dana axles having the shims on the inside of the bearings.

[@DoctorTorque]

I bought a setup race for an inner pinion bearing on a Dana 30 a while back, and I think they forgot to machine the outside of the race so it would slip in and out. I had to pound it in and out, just like the actual race. I can seeing buying or making them if you're doing the work very much, but probably not worth it for a differential that you'll probably never do again.

[@damnimcooltom1]

Man, whoever pointed that ratio out to you sure is swell. Too bad he didn't tell you about the possible carrier break issue before you assembled it with the old carrier.

[@YoshimoshiGarage]

He should have mentioned both while I had it apart on the bench the first time, not after it was reassembled!

[@damnimcooltom1]

But then how would you get all of this good content to share?

[@RANDOMNATION907]

Are there also two differently spaced carriers for the Dana 30/35? I'm asking because I want to change my Jeep WJ's stock ratio from 3:73 to 3:55 for better mileage on my daily driver.

[@YoshimoshiGarage]

Yes. 3.73 and up in one carrier, 3.55 and down is another

[@RANDOMNATION907]

@@YoshimoshiGarage Well pooh. I see. Thank you for the info.

[@tattoosteveneo]

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[@chicagorc3967]

3.73 i think is what your talkin about. i just swapped to open diff rear dana 44 from posi. those friction plates in mine were breaking and you need a open diff carrier to put a locker in so i figured it was a good cheap swap. got it cheap from the bone yard

[@DoctorTorque]

Now you'll have some 3.91s for your Dart!

[@YoshimoshiGarage]

Except the Dart is an 8.75, not a Dana 44

[@DoctorTorque]

I guess I was thinking ahead to the third member you will be pulling out of the rear end. Or am I planning too far ahead?

[@tattoosteveneo]

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[@damnimcooltom1]

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