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D44 confirmed. 10 bolt 8.5 corp. had completely round circumference on the cover. d44 is more like the deformed stop sign you see there. both were balljoint from 77-81 and 3/4 ton only option was d44 till '82. Looks like a really nice clean slate!
Also worth noting, Dana on all their housing marked them for what model they were in the center chunk casting. Most times especially on older axles such as this front unit you may need the assistance of a pocket knife (& for all you city slickers out there an old sos pad will work as well) to scrape the gunk off to reveal the inset cast number. It will be located cover side in the gusset below where the axle tube is pressed in. If memory serves me correctly it is right side as you face cover. So this particular axle will have a number "44" cast into it.
1. what are some suggestions for a new thread name for this thread? lets hear them.
2. actually sit my happy butt down and make a check sheet of everything that needs to be worked on, because otherwise tracey and I will be completely overwhelmed.
what are some suggestions for a new thread name for this thread? lets hear them.
this weekend if I can find a place to get the truck up in the air a little, I am going to spend quite a bit of time with the pressure washer underneath it. living in the city limits of a city that places water restrictions on folks, I have to find a place away from nosey cry baby neighbors that like to start drama to make this happen. So once everything has been given a good cleaning, I will be able to get a better idea of what it is that I am dealing with.
thank you all for the information on the front axle as well as the x-case. I was actually under the impression that it was a 205, but after shawn's pointed that out I did some research and better educated myself. so again, thank you shawn.
I do know this, shawn will be getting an order from me for some of those stout diff covers as well as the disk brake conversion kits he has talked about for the rear axle.
for those that have classic GM vehicles, I found this site https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/ to be very very informational and helpful. some other information that I got yesterday was to the GM Archives. their number is 734-462-5543 ext:163 / 734-261-5086 they can provide build sheets and original dealer/factory information on GM vehicles.
so here are the 3 things that happened yesterday. 1. I found a new hood at the junk yard in perfect condition for $75 and 2. I found a guy here in town that will repair/replace and rebuild the steering column for $150. and 3. I have come to realize that I have to actually sit my happy butt down and make a check sheet of everything that needs to be worked on, because otherwise tracey and I will be completely overwhelmed.
I have come to realize that I have to actually sit my happy butt down and make a check sheet of everything that needs to be worked on, because otherwise tracey and I will be completely overwhelmed.
Too cold for Mandels! ;)
Unlike don, this man does not wear mandels. I wear crock flip flops when not in boots.
And to set the record straight, those were coveralls. Lol!
Lol ken.
I just may heading to wi this summer shawn, so that may be a possibility.
...so we went to the auto craft shop...
yeah I think I am going to have to pull it all off again and modify those hinge mounting holes?
yeah I think I am going to have to pull it all off again and modify those hinge mounting holes?Probably end up elongating the holes at a minimum.
I almost ordered china fenders for my sub, glad I just got the gm from the boneyardI just got done getting my Dr. Yeng Fender company Dodge look-a-likes to fit. Took some wrenchin, some drillin, some bendin' but Dr Yeng would be proud!
That would be nice for traveling through California with their stupid gun laws.
fyi...Graphite won't work as well.
not in the corner anymore. just been busy with field training for 2 weeks, into the easter weekend and now I have VFW elections tomorrow morning. then I should have a little time to tinker.
so here is a question that I need assistance on.
if the fuel gauge is stuck at 1/3 of a tank, regardless of what side tank I am selecting, does that mean that I have a lose of power to the gauge or .......?
well I should have B.B. back by Friday next week.
Do I smell a Nate n Bobby deal in the making, with Bobby getting to take advantage of the " just for Bobby" smoker session upon pick up of said pickup?
I'll never do business with 4WP again. The complete rear diff (eaton locker,, bearings, seals and gears) they installed in my old gasser lasted less than a year before the bearings failed
Just don't try to tow with it... right Don? :-\That is the only downfall I can find