Is a GM 10 Bolt the same as a Dana 44?

Is a GM 10 Bolt the same as a Dana 44?

Stock Dana 44, the 10 bolt is stronger. The 10 bolt axle shafts are larger, not much though. GM designed the 10 bolt based on Dana 44 design. Good for moderate wheeling with 36″ tires or less, (look at me, I am running 38.5″ tires:laughing: ) but thats beside the point.

What is a Chevy 10 bolt front axle?

The GM 10 Bolt front axle was used on Chevy and GMC 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton 4×4 pickups from 1977 to 1987 and on Blazer/Jimmy, and Suburban SUVs from 1977 through 1991. Identify a GM 10 Bolt Front Axle: Type: Iron beam 4×4 Front Drive Axle Front…

How much backlash does a GM 10 Bolt have?

The sweet spot for GM 10- and 12-bolt backlash is between . 006 and . 010 inch. If the backlash is too tight, the gears generate a lot of heat and burn up.

What size tires can a 10 bolt handle?

Locked up front ten bolts and ANY tire = broken ten bolt. General consensus is 36″ max.

Is Dana 44 strong?

It used to be that the Dana 44 was considered to be a fairly stout axle. But as trails got tougher and tires got larger, the 44 got dumped in favor of even stronger hardware. But the Dana 44 is a pretty stout piece, and many companies offer parts to make your 44 even stronger than it now is.

Is Dana 44 a good axle?

At the same time, the Dana 44 is a great axle if you don’t need giant tires or big power. Most people don’t realize how heavy a Dana 60 is and how much unsprung weight affects handling. The Dana 44 is also a heavy axle, but it’s significantly lighter than a Dana 60.

How can I improve my backlash?

Backlash adjustment can be made by adjusting nuts or by moving shims from one side to the other. To increase backlash, move the ring gear away from the pinion gear. To decrease backlash, move the ring gear towards the pinion gear.

How much backlash should I have?

As a rule of thumb the average backlash is defined as 0.04 divided by the diametral pitch; the minimum being 0.03 divided by the diametral pitch and the maximum 0.05 divided by the diametral pitch. In a gear train, backlash is cumulative.

Are Dana 44 axles good?

Are Dana 35 axles good?

Make no mistake, a built Dana 35 is a strong and capable axle. Obviously not as strong as a build Dana 44 (or similar), but if you’re not going to be running anything larger than 33″ tires, a built Dana 35 should suit you just fine.

What’s the axle size on a GM 10 bolt?

Many in the automotive industry have found it easier to refer to an GM 10 Bolt 8.625 axle as an 8.6 axle, consequently just 8.6 is the term most often used. The 8.5 inch axle was used on vehicles up to 1999. The 8.6 inch was used on vehicles 1999 and up.

What’s the difference between GM 10 bolt 8.5 and 8.6?

Both 8.5 and the 8.6 axles use the same ring and pinion gears so that means a ring and pinion set from a present-day GM 10 Bolt 8.6 will install into a 1980’s GM 10 Bolt 8.5 and vice-versa. This is not to be mistaken for the GM 8.6 IRS for the 2010-2015 Camaro.

Where is the ring gear on a GM 10 bolt?

Inside the differential cover, the ring gear will be marked with tooth counts such as 10,41 for 4.10:1, and so on. The 10-bolt differential cover is located on the rear of the axle and is an 11-inch x 10.25-inch oval.

Where is the 10 bolt axle cover located?

The 10-bolt differential cover is located on the rear of the axle and is an 11-inch x 10.25-inch oval. An important thing to note is that the ring gear bolts are .4375-inch left-hand thread on all 8.5-inch differentials. GM did make another 10-bolt axle for earlier cars that has a similar size and shape cover, but this axle has only an 8.2-inch