What is so special about a Dana 44?
What is so special about a Dana 44?
The Dana 44 has a GAWR up to 3,500 lb (1,600 kg) and is a semi-floating type, having one bearing on the end of the axle shaft which carries the weight of the vehicle on the axle and also allows axle rotation. There is an 8.9″ diameter Dana 44 ring and pinion that is very different from the standard Dana 44.
What vehicles did the Dana 44 come in?
The Dana 44 was introduced after World War II and is commonly found under the front and rear of a wide variety of Jeeps, as well as International Harvester, Dodge, Studebaker and Ford trucks, and even under the rear of Isuzu Rodeos and Honda Passports up until the mid-’90s.
What’s the difference between a Dana 30 and Dana 44?
The only difference between the JK Dana 30 and Dana 44 is ring gear size, electronic locker, and bigger shafts. You’re better off just starting with an aftermarket Dana 44 that is a “true 44”.
What is a Dana 44 axle?
The Dana 44 axle has been in use since the 1940s and is still a very popular axle today. It features a 8.5″ ring gear, 19, 30, or 32 spline semi-floating axle shafts, and is available in both solid axle and IFS/IRS configurations for front and rear (standard and reverse rotation) applications.
When did the Dana 44 come out for the Jaguar?
Jaguar first used the Dana 44 in an IRS in 1961 for the Jaguar E-type as well as other models. It was used through 1996 (Jaguar IRS Article). There are some differences in the Jaguar Dana 44, however.
What are the benefits of a Dana 45 over a 44?
The benefit is the larger ring gear, better angle cut on the teeth and Dana 60 diameter pinion shaft. The Dana 45 was introduced during the 1950s as an upgraded Dana 44 with larger 20 spline axle shafts.
What cars have a Dana 44 IRS rear differential?
A rear transaxle was used starting with the Corvette C5. The 2005–06 Pontiac GTO, The Dodge Viper has always used a Dana 44 IRS setup. The majority of Corvette and Viper Dana 44 IRS set ups use a limited slip differential. Jaguar first used the Dana 44 in an IRS in 1961 for the Jaguar E-type as well as other models.
