How do I identify Dana axles?

Stamped Number on the Axle To figure out exactly what axle you have, you can look for the Dana stamped bill of materials number. This stamped number can usually be found on the righthand side or on the longer axletube on the same side of the tube as the differential cover, facing the rear of the truck.

Do I have a Dana 44 or 60?

The easiest way to tell them apart is by looking at the size of the center section. Because of the way larger ring gear on the Dana 60 the center section is noticeably larger. The center section on a Dana 60 has a noticeable cutout for the larger gears. The Dana 60 axle will typically have larger brakes as well.

Is Dana 44 strong?

It used to be that the Dana 44 was considered to be a fairly stout axle. But as trails got tougher and tires got larger, the 44 got dumped in favor of even stronger hardware. But the Dana 44 is a pretty stout piece, and many companies offer parts to make your 44 even stronger than it now is.

How do I identify my Spicer axle?

How To Identify A Spicer Axle. All Spicer Carrier Type axles are identified with a manufacturing date (1) and Bill of Material number (2) stamped on the right or left hand tube on driving axles. The Bill of Material number may also be found on the carrier in some models as shown in illustration (2A).

What do the numbers on Dana axles mean?

Numbers. The Bill of Material (BOM) number is used to identify Dana differentials. The BOM will identify the model number, the gear ratio, the type of differential, and all component parts. Traditional BOM’s are 6 digits followed by 1 or 2 digits and start with the numbers 60 or 61.

How do you tell if you have a Dana 30 or 44?

The quickest way to tell is to look at the top of the steering knuckles where the Front End Housing is connected to the Knuckle. On a Dana 44 Model, you will see a large castle nut threaded onto a ball joint. For Dana 30 Models, you will see a king pin cap with four bolts threaded down into the top of the knuckle.

Is a Dana 60 a one ton axle?

The Dana 60 and Dana 70 are two heavy-duty variants in the Dana axle line, and are typically found in 3/4 ton and 1 ton pickup trucks.

Are all Dana 44 the same?

Not all 44s are equal. The Dana 44 has been manufactured for nearly 70 years, and was original equipment under Jeep, Ford, GM, Dodge, International Harvester and Studebaker vehicles, and even the Isuzu Rodeo and Honda Passport. And almost every one of these had some unique, funky specification just for that model.

Can Dana 44 Handle 35’s?

But the general consensus is that yes, 35’s are the limit for D44’s in stock form. Especially in the rear. A front D44 can be built and strengthened to handle much bigger tires, but the rear gets limited real quick. You can upgrade shafts and such, but with bigger tires comes lower gears, which come smaller pinions.

What is the strongest rear end?

Dana 60 Rear End Assemblies If you want a big brute of a rear end under your car, look no further than a Dana 60. Even in the heyday of muscle cars, Dana 60 rear differentials were renowned for their strength, along with their difficulty to locate.

Is Dana and Spicer the same?

Spicer® is a Dana brand name—it’s the brand name Dana uses for their axle and driveshaft products.

What do Dana numbers mean?

The numbers with 2 zeros added indicate the maximum output torque. Ex. 44 is rated for 4,400 ft. lbs.; a 60 is rated for 6,000 ft. lbs.

Can a Dana 30 handle 35s?

Brian, there is no definitive rule of thumb when it comes to running 35-inch tires under a JK with a Dana 30 front axle. Yes, you may twist your axle housing or explode the carrier running 35s, but you could do just the same running 33s.

Is Dana 44 better than 30?

The only difference between the JK Dana 30 and Dana 44 is ring gear size, electronic locker, and bigger shafts. (even if she insists shaft size doesn’t matter…) You’re better off just starting with an aftermarket Dana 44 that is a “true 44”.

Is a GM 14-bolt a Dana 60?

The Dana 60 ring gear is 9.75″ in diameter, and semi-float 14 bolt axles have a 9.5″ ring gear. Because they have larger ring gears, the pinion on 14-bolt full float axles and Dana 70s is less likely to be damaged than the pinion on a Dana 60 or 14-bolt semi-float.

How much horsepower can a Dana 60 handle?

The Dana 60 can easily handle drivetrains producing 600 horsepower, and is commonly accepted as the strongest passenger car axle you can find. The Dana 60 is also quite adaptable. Just about any ring and pinion combination you want between 3.54:1 and 7.17:1 is still readily available.

How much torque can a Dana 44 handle?

Axletube diameters range from 2.5 inches to 3 inches, and semi-floating models have a gross axle weight rating (GAWR) of 3,500 pounds and an output torque rating of 3,460 lb-ft.

What is the strongest Dana 44?

Dynatrac ProRock 44 JK Axle
Dynatrac ProRock 44 JK Axle – Building the World’s Strongest Dana 44.