Help identify this axle

[86chev]

Sorry for another newbie question but id like help to identify this axle on my truck. i'm pretty sure its a D44 from what i've been reading but i figured i would ask since i can now upload pictures (or at least i'm going to try) ha. Also, I plan on using this truck for mostly playing in the mud and fields and such, nothing too super hardcore though, does it pay for me to swap in a D60 at some point down the road. currently i have a 14FF rear that will be sporting a detroit locker soon hopefully and would like to maybe lock the front in the far future. I will be running 38" swampers if that matters. thanks guys

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[78 K-10]

maybe this helps..

http://media.lmctruck.com/pdf/FB/FB13.pdf

 

[86chev]

looks to be very helpful, however the truck isn't in front of me. i'm 200 miles away at college.

 

[78 K-10]

check this out

http://coloradok5.com/axleguide.shtml

 

[86chev]

that the site i used but i wanted to see if anyone agreed with me by showing a picture. thanks for the sites though

 

[crazy4offroad]

Needs to be a better pic of the pumpkin. It's either a Dana 44 or a Corprate 10-bolt, unless someone put a D60 in it already and it doesn't look like it's big enough to me. If the cover is round it is a 10-bolt. If it is odd-shaped it is a D44.

 

[Swims350]

looks like a stock gm corp. 10 bolt to me?

 

[smurph20]

Get a close up of just the cover. Like Crazy said if its round then its a Corp 10 bolt if the cover has a slightly oval shape towards the driver side then its a Dana 44

 

[86chev]

alright ill get some better pictures when i return home. the frame is a 77 K20 with what i was told factory running gear so this is why i figured it was a d44

 

[86chev]

it's also an 8 lug axle...

 

[nvrenuf]

It's a D44.


It's not a 10 bolt because they have 2 square "ears" on the bottom of the casting at 5 and 7 o'clock (unless someonw took the time to grind them off - doubtful).

It's not a D60 because of the small knuckles, steering arm shape and 4 u-bolts.

 

[86chev]

thanks all

 

[HotRodPC]

It's a D44.


It's not a 10 bolt because they have 2 square "ears" on the bottom of the casting at 5 and 7 o'clock (unless someonw took the time to grind them off - doubtful).

It's not a D60 because of the small knuckles, steering arm shape and 4 u-bolts.

I agree. I don't see those ears either.

 

[Jamie Marshall]

D-44 for sure bud

 

[Camo]

its a 44.