Parts for Closed Knuckle Standard Dana 44 Front Axles in 1960-1969 Chevy & GMC 4x4 Trucks

GM used 2 types of Dana 44 closed knuckle front axles. Standard duty Dana 44 axles with 8 bolt Ball Seals were used on 1960-1969 1/2 ton and light 3/4 ton models. Heavy-Duty Dana 44 front axles with 12 bolt Ball Seals were only used on 1962-1969 heavier GVW 3/4 ton trucks.

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Axle Identification
  All 1960-1969 Chevy and GMC factory 4x4s used a Dana 44 front axle. The standard axle was a Dana 44 with 8 Bolt Knuckle Ball Seals. Starting in 1962, 3/4 ton trucks could be ordered with an optional Dana 44 Heavy Duty front axle with 12 Bolt Ball Seals.  

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Axle Assemblies and Axle Housings
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Axle Shafts
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Axle Shaft Seals and Seal Kits for Inner Axle Shafts
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Axle Universal Joints
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Brake Parts
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Closed Knuckle Parts
We stock the regular service closed knuckle parts for your 1960-1969 Chevy or GMC 1/2 ton or light duty 3/4 ton 4x4 with a standard closed knuckle Dana 44 front axle which will have 8 bolt Knuckle Ball Hemisphere Seals. With a Closed Knuckle axle, the axle universal joints and king pin bearings are lubricated by very heavy oil or a viscous grease that will flow when the axle shafts rotate. A large multi-piece seal is bolted to the backside of the steering knuckle to keep lubricant in and water out. On poorly maintained closed knuckle axles or axles equipped with lockout hubs that are rarely used in 4x4, the upper king pin bearing and axle universal joint can suffer from lack of lubrication. The Ball Seals will usually weep some lubricant especially when standard gear oils are used as a lubricant. Submersion of the axle under water or condensation from temperature changes can cause moisture to build up inside the enclosed ball and lead to corrosion damage and part failures. Link to Our GM Web Page Index
QK4617 1960-1969 Chevy, GMC Dana 44 Closed Knuckle Front Axle Knuckle Bearing Kit includes 4 Timken® Knuckle Bearings, 4 Timken® Knuckle Bearing Cups, and Rectangular Knuckle Shim Set to service both sides of your vintage Chevy or GMC 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton 4x4 truck.
QU40773 Knuckle Shim Kit for 1960-1969 Chevy, GMC Dana 44 Closed Knuckle Front Axles with 8 Bolt Ball Seals includes a selection of rectangular shims to adjust the Knuckle Bearing preload. Services one side of your vintage Chevy or GMC 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton 4x4 truck.
QU20091 and QU20092 Trapezoid Knuckle Shims for Many 1960-1969 Chevy, GMC Dana 44 Closed Knuckle Front Axles with 8 Bolt Ball Seals fit between the combination steering arm/upper king pin to adjust the turning preload for the Drivers Side Steering Knuckle on your vintage Chevy or GMC 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton 4x4 truck.
QU40188 1960-1969 Chevy, GMC 8 Bolt Knuckle Ball Seal Kit for Dana 44 Standard Front Axles is a genuine original equipment Kit for Dana 44 standard duty closed knuckle front axles in Chevy or GMC 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton 4x4 trucks.
QU50627 1960-1969 Chevy, GMC Dana 44 Closed Knuckle Timken® Knuckle Bearing Cup for Dana 44 Standard Duty closed knuckle front axles in Chevy or GMC 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton 4x4 trucks.
QU50628 1960-1969 Chevy, GMC Dana 44 Closed Knuckle Timken® Knuckle Bearing for Dana 44 Standard Duty closed knuckle front axles in Chevy or GMC 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton 4x4 trucks.
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Differential and Pinion Bearings (Individual)
There was a GM Dana 44 differential Side Bearing change which depending upon what parts book you believe was effective in 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, or 1968. My Chevy Parts Book shows 1964 models with the new bearing, but if you have a GM Dana 44 closed knuckle axle of any year, you should verify what diff side bearing you have before ordering.
All bearings are not created equal for fit or durability, so we only stock first class, long lasting, Timken® Differential and Pinion Bearings for your Dana front axle. Timken® was and is a a major original equipment supplier of top-notch bearing components to Dana Spicer. Since I first started rebuilding Dana axles in the mid 1970's, I have found Timken® Bearings to be the most consistent in relation to the published dimensions of any bearing on the market which makes rebuilding an axle right the first time a WHOLE lot easier! 		Link to Our GM Web Page Index
QU50533 Timken® Outer Pinion Bearing Cup for 1960-1969 Chevy K10, K20 and GMC K15, K25 4x4 trucks with the standard Dana 44 closed knuckle front axle.
QU50534 Timken® Outer Pinion Bearing for 1960-1969 Chevy K10, K20 and GMC K15, K25 4x4 trucks with the standard Dana 44 closed knuckle front axle.
QU50535 Timken® Inner Pinion Bearing Cup for 1960-1969 Chevy K10, K20 and GMC K15, K25 4x4 trucks with the standard Dana 44 closed knuckle front axle.
QU50536 Timken® Inner Pinion Bearing for 1960-1969 Chevy K10, K20 and GMC K15, K25 4x4 trucks with the standard Dana 44 closed knuckle front axle.
QU50538 Timken® Large Inside Diameter Differential Side Bearing for 1964-1969 Chevy K10, K20 and GMC K15, K25 4x4 trucks with the standard Dana 44 closed knuckle front axle that has differential side bearing with an inside diameter of 1.796". (uses 2)
No Photo QU50683 Timken® Small Inside Diameter Differential Side Bearing for 1962-1963 Chevy K10, K20 and GMC K15, K25 4x4 trucks with the standard Dana 44 closed knuckle front axle that has differential side bearing with an inside diameter of 1.688". (uses 2)
QU50537 Timken® Differential Side Bearing Cup for 1960-1969 Chevy K10, K20 and GMC K15, K25 4x4 trucks with the standard Dana 44 closed knuckle front axle. (uses 2)
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Differential Bearing and Seal Kits
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Differential Parts
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Gaskets and Gasket Makers
     
TK40573 Torque King® 6 Bolt Front Hub Gasket for 1960-1969 Chevy K20, GMC K25 3/4 ton 4x4 with a Closed Knuckle Dana 44 Front Axle is a brand new, precision cut, high-tech hub gasket.
QU40214 Dana 44 Cover Gasket is a genuine original equipment Dana Gasket for all Dana-Spicer Model 44 axles
     
     
     
     
     
     
Hubs and Hub Parts
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Manuals and Technical Information
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Miscellaneous Parts
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Pinion Seals and Pinion Yokes
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Ring and Pinion Kits
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Small Parts
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Spindles and Spindle Nuts
We stock the spindle nut parts for 1960-1969 Chevy K10, K20 and GMC K15, K25 standard Dana 44 front closed knuckle axle which uses a 3 piece double nut and washer set to adjust and retain the wheel bearings. We no longer have a source for new spindles.
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QU40004 1960-1969 Chevy and GMC Dana 44 Front Inner Spindle Nut threads on the spindle and fits against your outer wheel bearing to provide correct wheel bearing end-play.
QU40060 1960-1969 Chevy and GMC Dana 44 Front Spindle Lock Washer locks your QU40004 Inner Spindle Nut in position when properly installed
QU40031 1960-1969 Chevy and GMC Dana 44 Front Outer Spindle Nut is tightened against your QU40060 Spindle Lock Washer to keep the it in place and it acts as a jam nut effectively locking both spindle nuts and the washer together.
QK4727 1960-1969 Chevy and GMC Dana 44 Front Spindle Nut Kit includes one each of QU40004 Inner Spindle Nut, QU40060 Spindle Lock Washer, and QU40031 Outer Spindle Nut.
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Spindle Bushings
One of these Bushings are pressed into the inboard side of each spindle to support your outer axle shaft. These are one of the most common 1960-1969 Chevy or GMC Dana 44 closed knuckle front end parts requiring replacement as both the thrust face and inside diameter of the Bushing are subject to wear. Link to Our GM Web Page Index
QU40025 Spindle and Axle Shaft Bushing for 1960-1969 Chevy, GMC Dana 44 Closed Knuckle Axles is a genuine original equipment flanged Bronze Bushing that gets pressed into the back of the spindle to support the axle shafts in your 1960-1969 Chevy or GMC 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton 4x4.
Steering Knuckles
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Steering Linkage Parts
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Tools
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Wheel Bearings and Seals (Individual)
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Wheel Bearing and Seal Kits