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**72 LONGHORN** · 10-24-2010, 09:40 PM

Dana 44 "big hub" hub assembly in good condition. $10 each plus shipping
Dana 44 spindles in good condition. $20 each plus shipping

**special-K** · 10-24-2010, 09:45 PM

What year are they off of?Do you have the axle number these are off of?Are they 1st or 2nd design,if '72s?

**72 LONGHORN** · 10-24-2010, 09:56 PM

special-K, They came off of a 1972. What is the difference between 1st and 2nd design?

**special-K** · 10-25-2010, 08:47 AM

I can't exactly explain,but the GM parts book lists them as 1st and 2nd design and the number stamped in the axle is what you go by.I had to replace one on my '72 when a lock-out went way south on me.Years ago,when these were available,I replaced one on a '71 because the threads were a bit damaged.I still hung onto the old one and fortunately my '72 was 1st design.You can't find a thread file or die for the oddball pitch GM used,but I managed to dress them with jeweler files and am now running it.I imagine the difference is in the bearing surfaces/dimensions.If I had one off to compare I could help.Maybe another member could help.

**special-K** · 10-26-2010, 07:14 AM

Did you sell the axle stubs to Sharpie72?Maybe he can help ID them by matching them up.These are rare and not available new.if money was no object I'd scoop them up and figure it out later.

**72 LONGHORN** · 10-26-2010, 07:49 AM

special-k, no sharpie72 did not end up buying the axle shafts. burnsman ended up buying them.

sakohntr · 11-01-2010, 04:03 PM

There were two different bearings available. See pic... Yours appear to be large bearing.

**72 LONGHORN** · 11-02-2010, 09:36 PM

sakohntr, Thanks for the pic!

*sharpie1972* · 11-06-2010, 11:41 PM

Are the bearing surface clean on both of the spindles? Thanks, Sharpie

**72 LONGHORN** · 11-07-2010, 09:37 AM

Spindle close up pics.

*sharpie1972* · 11-08-2010, 10:32 PM

Thanks for the pics. I need to confirm which style I need. Thanks, Sharpie

**72 LONGHORN** · 11-10-2010, 01:09 AM

Both spindles sold to sharpie1972. Thanks!

**72 LONGHORN** · 11-11-2010, 09:56 PM

Still have hub assemblys. ttt.

**tll74** · 01-08-2011, 01:51 PM

Early and late design have the same bearings, the difference is the early (71-Early72) has a conventional lip seal pressed in it which rides on the spindle. The late late design (late 72-76) uses the bellow type seal that fits over the axle stub and seals against the spindle. Should for any reason these are wrong for sharpie1972, I would like a stab at them regardless of style.

**72 LONGHORN** · 01-08-2011, 01:54 PM

tll74, The spindles are already sold to sharpie1972. I do still have the hub assemblys if you are interested in those.

**tll74** · 01-08-2011, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72 LONGHORN

tll74, The spindles are already sold to sharpie1972. I do still have the hub assemblys if you are interested in those.

Yea, I realized that. I was just reaching out there just in case they didn't work for him and if he was watching the thread. I have many sets of the hubs myself but thank you. Your price on the hubs are killer deal for someone!
Good luck with your sale.

**72 LONGHORN** · 06-26-2011, 01:07 PM

ttt

The Fleckster · 09-06-2011, 04:45 PM

If you still have the Hubs i will buy them. Please contact me at scoutcartel@yahoo.com or 360-620-8427 cell/txt

Thank you
John

The Fleckster · 09-20-2011, 04:38 PM

Hello, you txted me a phone number but the text got erased. Can you please contact me again with your number so i can talk with you about how and where you want payment sent please?

John

10-24-2010, 09:40 PM	#1
72 LONGHORN Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Newark,Il Posts: 615	Dana 44 "big hub" hub assembly/spindles Dana 44 "big hub" hub assembly in good condition. $10 each plus shipping Dana 44 spindles in good condition. $20 each plus shipping Attached Images Last edited by 72 LONGHORN; 05-31-2011 at 08:40 PM.

10-24-2010, 09:45 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Dana 44 "big hub" hub assembly/spindles What year are they off of?Do you have the axle number these are off of?Are they 1st or 2nd design,if '72s? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-24-2010, 09:56 PM	#3
72 LONGHORN Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Newark,Il Posts: 615	Re: Dana 44 "big hub" hub assembly/spindles special-K, They came off of a 1972. What is the difference between 1st and 2nd design?

10-25-2010, 08:47 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Dana 44 "big hub" hub assembly/spindles I can't exactly explain,but the GM parts book lists them as 1st and 2nd design and the number stamped in the axle is what you go by.I had to replace one on my '72 when a lock-out went way south on me.Years ago,when these were available,I replaced one on a '71 because the threads were a bit damaged.I still hung onto the old one and fortunately my '72 was 1st design.You can't find a thread file or die for the oddball pitch GM used,but I managed to dress them with jeweler files and am now running it.I imagine the difference is in the bearing surfaces/dimensions.If I had one off to compare I could help.Maybe another member could help. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-26-2010, 07:14 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Dana 44 "big hub" hub assembly/spindles Did you sell the axle stubs to Sharpie72?Maybe he can help ID them by matching them up.These are rare and not available new.if money was no object I'd scoop them up and figure it out later. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-26-2010, 07:49 AM	#6
72 LONGHORN Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Newark,Il Posts: 615	Re: Dana 44 "big hub" hub assembly/spindles special-k, no sharpie72 did not end up buying the axle shafts. burnsman ended up buying them.

11-01-2010, 04:03 PM	#7
sakohntr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Floodwood Minnesota Posts: 1,057	Re: Dana 44 "big hub" hub assembly/spindles There were two different bearings available. See pic... Yours appear to be large bearing. Attached Images __________________ 1967 K30 Napco 292/SM420 original paint 30k miles 1968 K60 Napco 396/5spd. dbl frame 52" michelins 1969 K10 SWB GMC 454/4spd 6" 35's posi,hooks 1972 C30 longhorn,BB/AT,A/C,Tilt,Toolbox,lokr 1987 K20 Chevrolet Suburban. 6" lift. 5.7L/TH400 1979 K60 GMC Coleman 4x4, 427/Allison. Last edited by sakohntr; 11-01-2010 at 04:04 PM.

11-02-2010, 09:36 PM	#8
72 LONGHORN Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Newark,Il Posts: 615	Re: Dana 44 "big hub" hub assembly/spindles sakohntr, Thanks for the pic!

11-06-2010, 11:41 PM	#9
sharpie1972 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Powell, Wyoming Posts: 4,973	Re: Dana 44 "big hub" hub assembly/spindles Are the bearing surface clean on both of the spindles? Thanks, Sharpie

11-07-2010, 09:37 AM	#10
72 LONGHORN Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Newark,Il Posts: 615	Re: Dana 44 "big hub" hub assembly/spindles Spindle close up pics. Attached Images

11-08-2010, 10:32 PM	#11
sharpie1972 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Powell, Wyoming Posts: 4,973	Re: Dana 44 "big hub" hub assembly/spindles Thanks for the pics. I need to confirm which style I need. Thanks, Sharpie

11-10-2010, 01:09 AM	#12
72 LONGHORN Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Newark,Il Posts: 615	Re: Dana 44 "big hub" hub assembly/spindles Both spindles sold to sharpie1972. Thanks!

11-11-2010, 09:56 PM	#13
72 LONGHORN Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Newark,Il Posts: 615	Re: Dana 44 "big hub" hub assembly/spindles Still have hub assemblys. ttt.

01-08-2011, 01:51 PM	#14
tll74 "Junkyard Dog" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield Oregon Posts: 2,527	Re: Dana 44 "big hub" hub assembly/spindles Early and late design have the same bearings, the difference is the early (71-Early72) has a conventional lip seal pressed in it which rides on the spindle. The late late design (late 72-76) uses the bellow type seal that fits over the axle stub and seals against the spindle. Should for any reason these are wrong for sharpie1972, I would like a stab at them regardless of style. __________________ 72 C-10 Cheyenne Super LWB, Vortec 427,TH700, 3.73 posi, tach, tilt, AM-FM,Frame off in process. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=7eae161e.pbw 88 Monte Carlo SS bought new only 10k miles. 73 Chevelle SS 454 had since high school. 74 Camaro Z28 350 AT numbers matching, Black on Black. 73 El Camino SS 350 4sp. 70 Chevelle SS 396 4sp, number matching with LS6 454 69 Chevy C30 Car Hauler 86 K20 383 4sp 4" lift frame off restoration. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=1b1082d3.pbw Last edited by tll74; 01-08-2011 at 01:52 PM.

01-08-2011, 01:54 PM	#15
72 LONGHORN Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Newark,Il Posts: 615	Re: Dana 44 "big hub" hub assembly/spindles tll74, The spindles are already sold to sharpie1972. I do still have the hub assemblys if you are interested in those.



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06-26-2011, 01:07 PM	#17
72 LONGHORN Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Newark,Il Posts: 615	Re: Dana 44 "big hub" hub assembly/spindles ttt

09-06-2011, 04:45 PM	#18
The Fleckster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bremerton WA. Posts: 2	Re: Dana 44 "big hub" hub assembly/spindles If you still have the Hubs i will buy them. Please contact me at scoutcartel@yahoo.com or 360-620-8427 cell/txt Thank you John

09-20-2011, 04:38 PM	#19
The Fleckster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bremerton WA. Posts: 2	Re: Dana 44 "big hub" hub assembly/spindles Hello, you txted me a phone number but the text got erased. Can you please contact me again with your number so i can talk with you about how and where you want payment sent please? John

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