Thought I would start this thread and take advantage of the project log section

I have my D44 just about stripped and figuring out the parts needed to get it back in shape.

Some parts were trashed more then I thought. I opened the diff cover and it was full of water. yum.
The Spindle was trashed as well, all the bearings are junk too.
The outer axle shafts the splines are messed up.

Any input is welcome :)

I was directed to www.broncograveyard.com for parts and I think I found some good deals.

12212 76-77 Outer Rebuild Kit .................................................. .......$525.00 $525.00
22054 D44 Inner Axle Shaft Seal, Each 1978-79 Bronco ..........................$7.00 $14.00
22056 D44 Axle Shaft U-Joint, Spicer .................................................. .....$25.00 $50.00
22112 Dana 44 Overhaul Kit, TIMKEN BEARINGS!!! ....................................$85.00 $85.00
22122 D44 1310 Series Pinion Flange, 3.5" .............................................$35.0 0 $35.00
22152 Spindle Stud, Each .................................................. ............................$4.00 $40.00
22497 Driveshaft U-Clamps, 3 7/8" Pair .................................................. ...........$5.00 $5.00
22028 OEM D44 Outer Axle .................................................. .....................$42.00 $84.00
22062E D44 Precision Reverse Rotation 4.88 ratio ....................................$129.00 $129.00

22082 D44 Carrier, Open 3.93 and Up Complete.................$105.00 $105.00


Calipers Right/Left 35$ each loaded (Napa)

Aussie Locker (Not sure about carrier) Is the carrier part of the locker?

RE9968 RE TJ AXLE BRACKET KIT FRONT.................................................. ...$402.95


I need a welder before I can really start this project 100% so I am saving for that right now. After that the project wont take long to complete.

 

nice......
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^sorry just had too!

 

sounds like a good little project. i thought you had a welder when you were doing the SAS?

 

You need an open diff carrier for the Aussie locker. and remember there is a carrier break for that axle. So you need to the right carrier for your gears.

 

the carrier break is:
3.73>_ = 1 carrier
4.10<_ = 1 carrier

 

did you already buy all that stuff? those spindle stud prices are really high.

Check to make sure yours are 3/8" but here is a much cheaper price. I buy alot of stuff from parts mike. My knuckles (Ball joints, highsteer arms, highsteer studs, spindle studs,flattop machining) and steering is all from him.

http://www.partsmike.com/store/store...on=show_detail

 

sick cant wait to see it done

 

oh nice that is a good price. I was just trying to buy all from one place. But for that price difference I will defiantly order from him. they are 3/8"

 

yeah i think ill need the new carrier. since the current carrier is full of rust. carrier break is at 3.93


sounds good. ill add that to my list.

 

i borrowed my cousins, which i could probably use it again but i want my own.

 

yea but if you borrow it you can get the 44 under there sooner and then save for a welder.

 

nah i need that welder and a tube bender for my 4 link, frame build, yada yada yada...

i dont give away too many secrets.

 

man you have got some plans for that ranga

 

spare projects

just need to find a DD before i start them.

 

You can just get thick cut gears, I did for a low pinion 44. I guess if you need a new carrier you might as well buy the right one.

 

are you going to stick with stock shafts or you upgrading?
i'll have to start a project log of my 44 build i guess, just got chevy small bearing spindles, backing plates, yukon 4340 chevy stubs, and spicer 760 u-joints.

 

stock shafts. i really dont think i will break them for what i do with the truck. when i do ill get the chromoly (sp?) shafts.

 

they are that close to detroit? if so maybe ill just pick it all up when im ready.

 

is there some type of funky ring in the upper balljoint hole on the inner c? seems to be something funny in there, but maybe it is machined in the C?

 

Ahh here we go!

Cant wait to see what that thing can do!

 

i am either going to finish the swap by Christmas or wait until school is out this time tho! I want to wheel in the snow, not gonna miss it this year

 

This year will wont get any snow

 

wouldnt surprise me