Dana rear end.
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From: Dixon IL
Car: 2013 Challenger RT
Engine: 5.7
Transmission: 6 spd
Axle/Gears: 3:92
Dana rear end.
Does GM still sell a replacement (upgrade) Dana rear end for the third gen? I saw one listed in the GM Red Book back in 1996.
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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
No, their remaining stock was sold off to SLP years ago. Service parts are still available however.
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From: Newark, DE
Car: '86 Camaro, '02 WRX, '87 K5, '67
Engine: 350 TPI, 2.0turbo, 383 in the works, 289-4BBL, 232, A-head 4-cylinder
Transmission: T56, 5-speed, 700R4, C4, T176, semi-auto 2-speed
Axle/Gears: 3.73, 3.90, 4.88, 3.55, 3.54, 7.00
The Dana rear was a Dana 44, so parts for it are really easy to find because they are used in so many 4X4 applications. It's a fairly tough rear, but if you've got traction you'de be better off with a 12-bolt or 9" because the 44 uses a fairly small ring gear.
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From: Surrey, BC
Yeah the 44 is a 8.5" ring gear which isn't too bad depending on the application and the toughest 44 is the one with 30 splines and 1 piece axles. A Ford 8.8 out of a 91-up Explorer isn't too bad of a choice either with it's 31 splines and 8.8" ring gear; however they are a c-clipped axle.
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