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Old 12-03-2011, 03:32 AM   #6
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Re: NV4500 Conversion ?

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Originally Posted by lukefalls View Post
Yes, the Dana 44 will bolt right up. Its the same spring width. NOT ALL 78-79 Fords are 4x4. You'll know if its 4x4. The 2wd trucks are a type of IFS call Twin Traction Beam (TTB). The 4x4 will have a similar looking axle to what you've got, but the differential is on the other side.

The biggest difference in the Ford Dana 44 and you GM Dana 44 is the location of the differential.

***NOTE: You DO NOT want a 78-79 Ford F150 Dana 44*** Its only 5 lug. You don't want a Dana 44 from anything older than a 78 Ford. It has to be 78 or 79
ok, thanks bud. My NV4500 came with the bellhousing still attached, will it work with a small block chevy or chevy straight 6 (like the 292 or smaller).
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