Kris Dana 44 Swap

[Kris Guilbeaux]

I Got some one that wants to sell me an EB Dana 44 with Disc Brakes and Radius Arms and Radius arm Brackets for $400 + Shipping is this a good Deal?

[KF5ZXT]

That's usually what high pinion dana 44's go for. So I would say that it is a little high. It depends on what kind of shape it is in, and stuff like whether or not the gear ratio is to your liking. I have seen non-disc braked eb d44's go for $80 including the arms and coils on ebay. But that may have been without axle shafts.
But as they say, if it is worth it to you, then it's a good deal. I spent a bit more than that for mine.

[Kris Guilbeaux]

The thing I am thinking about is the Disc brakes. If I get one that is Drum Brakes I would have to convert it. Cant that get expensive?

[Kris Guilbeaux]

I just bid on a High Pinion one on E-bay. Hopefully I will win it.

[KF5ZXT]

Yes, adding disc breaks gets mucho expensive. That alone would probably cost 300+ So if you look at it that way, it's a good deal. Good luck on your auction.

[Kris Guilbeaux]

Well I got my Dana 44 complete hub to hub with 3.50 gears for $200.00 it is a High pinion from a 1979 f-150 So I need to cut it down. Any place yall might recomemden for cutting her down.

[KF5ZXT]

Texas Auto Gear does a good job. In fact, we just dropped off Michael's D44 this morning.

[ExplorerSC]

Congrats on the purchase!

Don't rush on those roof bars, Conyl might be able to get me some. Actually, he says his Navajo rack will work on mine but I don't think so, what do you think?

[Kris Guilbeaux]

Ok,

I have my 44 planned out and I am Going to tear down the Housing and have TAG cut it down and I am going to put it together my self.

I plan to buy warn shafts and CTMs. Where is the best place to buy warn shafts and CTMs?

I have my Shopping list made out.

Right outer Right inner Left inner Left outer
38816 38810 39143 38816
9.72" 27.94" 18.31" 9.72"

This set up will be the Exact same width as Randall's 44

[KF5ZXT]

Buy your CTM's straight from

Not sure about the Warn's, but I'll look into it, since I need some too

[Kris Guilbeaux]

hey Randall,

I was reading your Write up on the explorer forums. And in your Post you said that you cut your Housing down 5.85" When I took the Measurement of the Full with to EB Axleshaft the difference was 5.97" Is this .12" going to make a big difference. What amoutn should I have TAG cut the Housing down too?

[Kris Guilbeaux]

WOW I just found the Price on the CTM U-joints. that is a lot!!!! I payed not much more then that for my whole dana 44

[KF5ZXT]

You didn't know they were $185? I'll probably still get them

Yes, I cut mine down 5.85. You, however, should cut yours down 5.97, so you can use eb shafts. I was given bad information when I had mine cut, and instead had it cut to an eb d30 axle, which is where 5.85 comes from. I now have to get a custom shaft made on the passenger side, discouraging, since that was what I was trying to avoid in the first place.

[Kris Guilbeaux]

Thanks Randall,

If I have the Extra $400.00 when I start putting the Axle together I will install CTMs but I dont I just going with the Warn Shafts and forget the CTMs The High Steering and a few other things are going to happen First.

[Kris Guilbeaux]

My Axle is ready to go get cut down.

[KF5ZXT]

Damn, that thing looks brand new. I got my high steer arms in today...

[Kris Guilbeaux]

just trying to keep up with what you said that one time. If I Own it it looks new.

So when are they going to be installed?

[KF5ZXT]

I'm still waiting on my Knuckles, and then I need to measure it up for steering linkage, before I order some from Rockstomper.com

[Kris Guilbeaux]

Hey Randall,

What time does Tag Close on Saturday?

[KF5ZXT]

I wouldn't really say that they have set closing times, but I would try to be there before two or so. Best thing would probably be to call ahead. Unfortunately, I have to work this Saturday

My knuckles came in today

[Kris Guilbeaux]

What do you work on Saturday? Hmmmm I might just have to wait till next Saturday.

[KF5ZXT]

they started some new thing where the receivers have to rotate saturdays, due to the large amount of outdoor lawn and garden trucks we have been getting.

[Kris Guilbeaux]

That sucks I started this Week and they were soo happy Up Front they said they have been needed some one good to work up front. During Orintation I was Told we are getting 7 Trucks a Week right now and Lawn and Garden is as sniffing glue as it can get... From what I am use to Head Cashier is going to be simple.

I will see what kind of schedule I get this next week and I will see when you and me can run up there.

[KF5ZXT]

That's one thing you'll have to get used to. Everyone on the floor only counts the distribution trucks as 'trucks' so saying seven a week doesn't sound like a whole lot, but we usually receive 25-35 trucks daily. Since I have to work this saturday, I will be getting a day off during the week next week. Let me know what days you are off and we'll try and swing something.

[Kris Guilbeaux]

I am Going to be off Tuesday and Wednesday.