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Old 01-24-2024, 09:20 AM   #5
Keith Seymore
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Re: Help me decipher my parts truck (rear gear ratio - Dana 44)

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Originally Posted by kwmech View Post
A 1978 is not going to have a dana 44 rear axle. Most likely a 10 or 12 bolt. Post a pic of the rear diff cover. Pull the cover anyways to get numbers off the ring gear, do an inspection and change the fluid
This is also true.

Probably your best bet since there are no guarantees the original ring and pinion are still in place after 45 years.

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