Dana 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