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Beast388 · 04-23-2005, 11:19 AM

I'll agree with what the other have said. It looks like the chassis is original with the exception of the front axle. It is a Dana 44, but appears to be a 1977-79 version. The giveaway is the non-flat top knuckles and the fact that the tie-rod mounts from the underside of the knuckles. The 1976 and older D44's had tie-rods that mount from the top down.

When buying brakes, the rotors, pads and calipers are interchangeable from 71-79 on the 8-lug D44's.

You should be able to find the BOM (bill of materials) number on the front of the driver's side axle tube. Then go here to find all the info about the axle.

04-23-2005, 11:19 AM	#11
Beast388 Suburbans RULE! Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clinton, IA 52732 Posts: 689	I'll agree with what the other have said. It looks like the chassis is original with the exception of the front axle. It is a Dana 44, but appears to be a 1977-79 version. The giveaway is the non-flat top knuckles and the fact that the tie-rod mounts from the underside of the knuckles. The 1976 and older D44's had tie-rods that mount from the top down. When buying brakes, the rotors, pads and calipers are interchangeable from 71-79 on the 8-lug D44's. You should be able to find the BOM (bill of materials) number on the front of the driver's side axle tube. Then go here to find all the info about the axle. __________________ --Ben 71 GMC Suburban 4X4 The "Beast" 388 CID Stroker, TH350, NP205, 8-lug D44, 14BFF w/ Detroit, 4.10:1 gears, 4-Wheel Disks 4" Lift, 35" MT/R's.