Hello-I want a Dana 44 rear axle. Any ratio any condition, but must be rebuildable. GM was selling them with fire sale prices back in the day. thanks, Frank

 

The Dana 44 has NEVER been called the Australian rear end, that's the "9 bolt". Danas were made in the USA

 

Turbo T/As had 9 bolts not the Dana 44s

 

dad gum, if i wanted so much scolding I would have called my mom first and then transition to online stranger scolding, i should have posted something political. FOR CRYING OUT LOUD. I have owned my camaro since 1985 brand new. All i want to know about is a Dana 44. been here since 2001. fk i will change my post. or delete it, you all wound too tight for me. thx for nothing.

 

You posted conflicting information. Do you want a D44 or do you want a 9 bolt?

 

They are hard to find and high in demand. They're out there
Happy hunting

 

Dana 44.

 

Have they all met the smelter?

 

you say that they are out there. any hints? Good Cash in Hand.

 

Honestly, what are you trying to do with your build? With the amount of money you'd be spending trying to find a Dana 44, just go and buy a S60 and be done with it. Unless you don't need it right now, you're probably going to be searching for a Dana 44 for a VERY long time. If you still want to hunt for one here is what you need to do:

Dana 44's are almost impossible to find just sitting there. When you do find one they usually go for a pretty penny or are snatched up quickly. If you have a lot of patience, try looking at as many junkyards around you for thirdgens and see what rear ends are in them. IIRC they used Dana 44's as a warranty replacement for a bit back in the day so some random cars may just have it in the yard. You could also look at craigslist and offerup for thirdgens and ask the posters for a picture of the rear end. See if they'll part em out or if not get a good deal on the car, drop the rear end, put a stock 9 or 10 bolt in its place, and resell vehicle at a chance to make all your money back.

Happy hunting. I wish you luck in whichever avenue you choose.

 

Some lucky guy found this one
Surprise surprise

 

Im old school. I just think a dana would really go with my cars overall theme. Im 59 and i can swing what it takes to get me one.

 

back in the day, a dana60 was the swap to do. That's still the better route in place of a dana44

 

IMO, don't get caught up with period correct parts in high demand that will cost you an arm and a leg. There are better alternatives out there that are twice as strong. Unless, of course, you just want to build your car using period correct parts, then have at it and good luck with your search....

- Rob

 

I cant express how happy I am that I posted here after all these years. To those of you being helpful-Thanks. To the rest of the armpits-I am out. Didnt ask for opinions.

 

i dont know what back in the day means to you but 1997 aint back in the "day"

 

Back in the day to me, dana 60 was a mopar thing.

Strange does make a bolt in dana 60 for the F-body these days but really overkill for 90% of these cars.
The dana 44s are out there and I've seen several in the last few years still in the shipping containers with 82-88 brakes and all. Just be ready to jump on them when you see them because they go fast.