Dana 44

Rear view of a dually rear axleDana 44 axles are a very popular axle for half-ton vehicles, especially for off-roading. These axles are used in Ford, Dodge, Chevrolet, Jeep, and more. Their versatility, durability, and availability make them a great choice for a rebuilt, renewed or repaired axle. They come in both front and rear-axle versions.

Uses in production vehicles

Ford

Ford has used the Dana 44 axle, mostly as a front axle in a wide number of vehicles. They eventually would use their own axle design. These are some of the vehicles that have used this axle in their production vehicles.

  • Ford Bronco (1978-1996)
    The Ford Bronco used this axle as the front axle.
  • Ford F-Series (Mid 1960s-1970s)
    The Dana 44 is used as a rear axle.
  • Ford Bronco (1966-1979)
    The Ford Bronco has used the Dana 44 as a rear axle in some Ford Broncos, especially the later one around 1978-1979.

Jeep

Jeep has a good partnership with Dana Axles and has been using axles in a variety of vehicles over the years. They were often used for both the front and rear axles. These are some of the models that have used this axle.

  • Jeep CJ Series (Late 1950s-1980s)
  • Jeep Wagoneer (1962-1991)
  • Jeep Cherokee (SJ) (1974-1983)
  • Jeep Grand Wagoneer  (1963-1991)
  • Jeep Wrangler (TJ) (1997-2006)

Dodge

Dodge has used Dana 44 axles in some of their vehicles in some older vehicles. This is a list of some of the vehicles:

  • Dodge Power Wagon (Late 1940s-Early 1960s)
    Used the Dana 60 initially but may have started to use this axle later in this time range.
  • Dodge D-Series (100 and 200) (1950s-1970s)
    This model used it as a front axle.
  • Dodge Ramcharger (1994-2002)
    Could come with the Dana 44 in the earlier years.

Chevrolet

Chevrolet has used these axles in their trucks. Here are some of the models:

  • Chevrolet C/K Series Trucks (1962-1979)
    The 1/2 and 3/4 ton trucks used the Dana 44 as front axles.
  • Chevrolet Blazer (1969-1976)
    These could be equipped with this as both front and rear axles