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gunslinger · 03-01-2009, 08:14 PM

1970 3/4 ton 4wd 4speed 350cid. How many splines on the front axles. Need to know for addition of a traction device. Thanks for any info.

Mike C · 03-01-2009, 10:00 PM

Call Randy's RIng & Pinion and order old school on the phone, but I think they are 30 spline. But my reason for posting is to suggest if you are serious about performance, ditch that drum front and get a later model disc brake setup. The late 72 and up have larger u-joints in the axles, definitely something you are going to want with a front end traction device, and the open knuckle axle steers a BUNCH better.

skchevota · 03-01-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by gunslinger

1970 3/4 ton 4wd 4speed 350cid. How many splines on the front axles. Need to know for addition of a traction device. Thanks for any info.

Yes, 30 splines, If you are interested in going with the disk brake front, I have an 8 lug 10 bolt front from a 87 chevy, with detroit true track and 4.56 gears for sale. it is complete with calipers and new pads, the bearings and hubs are fairly new as well. PM me if you are interested.

CPNEJR · 03-01-2009, 11:22 PM

the 70 is already an open knuckle so all he'll need to do a disk swap (if he wanted to) is put on the stuff from a the knuckle out off of a disk front.

gunslinger · 03-03-2009, 12:18 AM

Thanks for the info guys. I have already swapped the front drums over to disc brakes from a '72 3/4 ton 4x4. The rear drums were also much wider on the '72 which I believe had the HO72 not the 52 so I swapped those as well. The truck stops so hard and straight it's unbelievable, so it was well worth the work. Im adding a soft locker up front. The rear already had a NO-SPIN. I was not going to lock the front but I really enjoyed the lockers in my Rubicon. I will post up some pics of my ride when I get a chance. I think you guys will like it. 25,000 original miles documented and it shows. Some people get really upset over modifying something this original, but I am proud to use this truck for what it was intended for. I have kept every stock part removed from the truck which was originally built for the fire dept. and it still looks unchanged besides having a bed instead of the fire dept work box behind the cab. Yes, I drive it every day. Old school steel for sure.

**special-K** · 03-03-2009, 06:31 AM

Sounds nice.I always look at it as I am keeping the truck alive,I`ll do what I want to it.

03-01-2009, 08:14 PM	#1
gunslinger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ventura, CA Posts: 24	Dana 44 front axle 1970 3/4 ton 4wd 4speed 350cid. How many splines on the front axles. Need to know for addition of a traction device. Thanks for any info.

03-01-2009, 10:00 PM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,731	Re: Dana 44 front axle Call Randy's RIng & Pinion and order old school on the phone, but I think they are 30 spline. But my reason for posting is to suggest if you are serious about performance, ditch that drum front and get a later model disc brake setup. The late 72 and up have larger u-joints in the axles, definitely something you are going to want with a front end traction device, and the open knuckle axle steers a BUNCH better. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

03-01-2009, 11:22 PM	#4
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Re: Dana 44 front axle the 70 is already an open knuckle so all he'll need to do a disk swap (if he wanted to) is put on the stuff from a the knuckle out off of a disk front. __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

03-03-2009, 12:18 AM	#5
gunslinger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ventura, CA Posts: 24	Re: Dana 44 front axle Thanks for the info guys. I have already swapped the front drums over to disc brakes from a '72 3/4 ton 4x4. The rear drums were also much wider on the '72 which I believe had the HO72 not the 52 so I swapped those as well. The truck stops so hard and straight it's unbelievable, so it was well worth the work. Im adding a soft locker up front. The rear already had a NO-SPIN. I was not going to lock the front but I really enjoyed the lockers in my Rubicon. I will post up some pics of my ride when I get a chance. I think you guys will like it. 25,000 original miles documented and it shows. Some people get really upset over modifying something this original, but I am proud to use this truck for what it was intended for. I have kept every stock part removed from the truck which was originally built for the fire dept. and it still looks unchanged besides having a bed instead of the fire dept work box behind the cab. Yes, I drive it every day. Old school steel for sure.

03-03-2009, 06:31 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Dana 44 front axle Sounds nice.I always look at it as I am keeping the truck alive,I`ll do what I want to it. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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