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Offline 4PLAYZJ

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Ford HP 44 and 9"
« on: November 28, 2013, 06:16:29 PM »
Can you guys tell me the pros and cons for these axles. Ford HP Dana 44 and matched 9" from a 1979 f150.

Offline Fredduck

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Re: Ford HP 44 and 9"
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2013, 07:06:36 PM »
The cast diamonds on the 44.
It is a serious weak point
You can't weld to them and the tube doesn't go all the way through

This is the most through dana 44 page there is
http://77cj.littlekeylime.com/web_rs44.html

Try and find a 44 from a 3/4 ton
The 9" is good and strong but a low pinion may cause drive shaft issues
3.9 CTD - 7000R4  NP241c SSYE, Dana 44.  9 inch, 4.10's  and 37's

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Re: Ford HP 44 and 9"
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2013, 07:19:31 PM »
I was planning on getting some 2.75 x. 500" Dom and replacing the tubes and trussing it.  To solve the cast issue. I'm concerned about the 297 joints behind a 5.9.
« Last Edit: November 28, 2013, 07:21:04 PM by 4PLAYZJ »

Offline Fredduck

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Re: Ford HP 44 and 9"
« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2013, 07:26:18 PM »
I have the same joints with the 3.9 Cummins.
I estimate torque of that engine around 400 ft/lb's
I've only spit out 1 or 2 joints  :o
3.9 CTD - 7000R4  NP241c SSYE, Dana 44.  9 inch, 4.10's  and 37's

Offline 4PLAYZJ

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Re: Ford HP 44 and 9"
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2013, 03:20:05 PM »
Think I will go a different way. Found some AAM axles I will use.