Parts for Dana-Spicer Closed Knuckle Model 44 Solid Beam Front Axles in 1957-1973 Jeep 4x4 Trucks

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Jeep first used the Dana 44 Closed Knuckle Beam Type Front Axle in the 1957 cab over engine Forward Control (FC) series of 4x4 trucks. The Dana 44 will be found in FC150 trucks with the 57" wide track option which was basically a 1/2 ton short bed truck. Also using the Dana 44 axle was the long wheel base FC-170 3/4 ton to 1 ton truck which was available with either single or dual rear wheels. Jeep built FC series trucks through the 1965 model year. The 1963-1973 Jeep Gladiator line of trucks would also use the Solid Beam Dana 44 closed knuckle axle as the stock axle. A Dana 44IFS axle was available as on option for 1963 to 1965 model years. The Gladiator line was built in 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton single rear wheel versions, plus a dual rear wheel 1 ton truck.

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Axle Assemblies and Axle Housings
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Axle Shafts
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Axle Shaft Seals and Seal Kits
     
     
     
     
     
Axle Universal Joints
     
     
     
     
Brake Parts
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Closed Knuckle Parts
We stock the regular service closed knuckle parts for your 1957-1973 Jeep 4x4 truck with a 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 Jeep Web Page Index
QK4617 1957-1973 Jeep Truck 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 1957-1965 Forward Control or 1963-1973 J-Series 4x4 truck.
QU40773 Knuckle Shim Kit for 1957-1973 Jeep Truck 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 1957-1965 Forward Control or 1963-1973 J-Series 4x4 truck.
QU40188 1957-1973 Jeep Truck 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 1957-1965 Forward Control or 1963-1973 J-Series 4x4 trucks.
QU50627 1957-1973 Jeep Truck Dana 44 Closed Knuckle Timken® Knuckle Bearing Cup for Dana 44 Standard Duty closed knuckle front axles in 1957-1965 Forward Control or 1963-1973 J-Series 4x4 trucks.
QU50628 1957-1973 Jeep Truck Dana 44 Closed Knuckle Timken® Knuckle Bearing for Dana 44 Standard Duty closed knuckle front axles in 1957-1965 Forward Control or 1963-1973 J-Series 4x4 trucks.
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Differential and Pinion Bearings (Individual)
There was a Jeep Dana 44 differential Side Bearing change which occurred during the 1967 to 1968 model years, The Jeep Parts Books show the changeover by by referencing it to Jeep axle assembly part numbers instead of by year. The very early production trucks with 258-6 and 358-V8 engines will have the earlier, small ID bearing. From what I can remember from working on them, almost all the mid-1967 and newer trucks had the new bearing with the exception of some heavy GVW models that did not change until late 1967 or early 1968. If you have a 1967 or 1968 model year Gladiator truck, 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 Jeep Web Page Index
QU50533 Timken® Outer Pinion Bearing Cup for 1957-1965 Jeep FC150, FC170 Forward Control 4x4s and 1963-1973 J-Series 4x4 trucks with Dana 44 closed knuckle front axles.
QU50534 Timken® Outer Pinion Bearing for 1957-1965 Jeep FC150, FC170 Forward Control 4x4s and 1963-1973 J-Series 4x4 trucks with Dana 44 closed knuckle front axles.
QU50535 Timken® Inner Pinion Bearing Cup for 1957-1965 Jeep FC150, FC170 Forward Control 4x4s and 1963-1973 J-Series 4x4 trucks with Dana 44 closed knuckle front axles.
QU50536 Timken® Inner Pinion Bearing for 1957-1965 Jeep FC150, FC170 Forward Control 4x4s and 1963-1973 J-Series 4x4 trucks with Dana 44 closed knuckle front axles.
QU50538 Timken® Large Inside Diameter Differential Side Bearing for 1963-1966 plus 1967-1973 J-Series 4x4 trucks with Dana 44 closed knuckle front axle that has differential side bearing with an inside diameter of 1.796". (uses 2) [some early 1967 or 1968 trucks may use QU50683 bearing]
No Photo QU50683 Timken® Small Inside Diameter Differential Side Bearing for Jeep 1957-1965 FC150, FC170 Forward Control 4x4s and 1963-1966 J-Series 4x4 trucks with Dana 44 closed knuckle front axle that has differential side bearing with an inside diameter of 1.688". (uses 2) [some early 1967 or 1968 trucks may also use this bearing]
QU50537 Timken® Differential Side Bearing Cup for 1957-1965 Jeep FC150, FC170 Forward Control 4x4s and 1963-1973 J-Series 4x4 trucks with Dana 44 closed knuckle front axles. (uses 2)
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Differential Bearing and Seal Kits
     
     
     
     
Differential Parts
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Gaskets and Gasket Makers
Depending upon the year, a cut gasket or RTV sealant was used by Dana-Spicer to seal the differential cover. Early, thin gauge covers with embossed flanges are made for use with a cut gasket. Later thick gauge covers with flat flanges are designed for sealing with RTV or if you desire, you can use a combination of a cut gasket with thin films of RTV. We stock both genuine Dana Gaskets and Ultra Gray RTV Sealant which has high adhesion and excellent resistance to synthetic lubricants. Link to Our Jeep Web Page Index
QU40214 Dana 44 Cover Gasket is a genuine original equipment Dana Gasket for all Dana-Spicer Model 44 axles.
S82194 Ultra Gray RTV Sealant combines high adhesion and resistance to both conventional and synthetic gear lubes. The perfect choice to seal the differential cover on your Dodge Ram front axle.
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Hubs and Hub Parts
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Manuals and Technical Information
Dan the Gear Man® Product Note: Knowing how to do the job right the first time is half the battle. With our detailed, easy to read, and well illustrated technical publications, you get accurate service procedures, torque specifications, and tool recommendations. Link to Our Jeep Web Page Index
TM4400 Pinion and Differential Bearing Service On Dana-Spicer Monobeam Axles. covers step by step in text and photos the differential service procedures, specifications, and tools needed to replace differential and pinion bearings in Dana Spicer front or rear drive axles.
     
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Miscellaneous Parts
Replacing damaged or worn small parts is often the difference between a first class, long-term repair and a short lived nightmare. In this section are the small parts and accessory items that do not neatly fit under our other parts headings. Link to Our Jeep Web Page Index
QU40768 U-Joint Strap and Bolt Kit for attaching a 1-1/16" diameter cup size rear driveshaft u-joint to the rear axle pinion yoke on all 1957 to 1973 Jeep® vehicles with Dana 44 closed knuckle front axles.
     
     
     
     
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Pinion Seals and Pinion Yokes
Jeep used both 10 spline and 26 spline Pinion Yokes on 1957-1973 Dana 44 Closed Knuckle Front Axles depending upon the year and universal joint. The only yoke currently available is the 26 spline QU40849 which was used on the J-Series models. Link to Our Jeep Web Page Index
QU40215 Dana 44 Front Axle Pinion Seal is a genuine original equipment pinion seal for all 1957-1965 Jeep FC150, FC170 Forward Control 4x4s and 1963-1973 J-Series 4x4 trucks with Dana 44 closed knuckle front axles.
QU40849 26 Spline Dana 44 Rear Pinion Yoke directly replaces worn or broken factory Pinion Yokes made for 3-7/32" wide universal joints with 1-1/6" diameter cups on 1963-1973 J-Series 4x4 trucks with Dana 44 closed knuckle front axles.
     
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Ring and Pinion Kits
     
     
     
Small Parts
Dan the Gear Man® Product Note: As with most repair jobs, it is the little things that make the difference between a poor job and a repair that will last. We stock many of those small but vitally important small parts for your 1957-1973 Jeep® Dana 44 closed knuckle front axle. Link to Our Jeep Web Page Index

QU40009 Pinion Nut is a genuine original equipment Dana 44 Pinion Lock Nut for all 1957-1965 Jeep FC150, FC170 Forward Control 4x4s and 1963-1973 J-Series 4x4 trucks with Dana 44 closed knuckle front axles.

QU40010 Pinion Washer is a genuine original equipment Dana 44 Pinion Flat Washer for all 1957-1965 Jeep FC150, FC170 Forward Control 4x4s and 1963-1973 J-Series 4x4 trucks with Dana 44 closed knuckle front axles.
     
     
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Spindles and Spindle Nuts
     
     
     
     
     
     
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 1957-1973 Jeep 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 Jeep Web Page Index
QU40321 Spindle and Axle Shaft Bushing for 1957-1973 Jeep 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 1957-1973 Jeep J-Series or 1957-1965 Forward Control 4x4 truck.
     
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Steering Knuckles
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Steering Linkage Parts
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Tools
Having the right tool for the job makes the work easier and faster, plus the correct tool will usually minimize the chances of wrecking parts. We offer many special tools made specifically for the Dana 44 front axle in your 1957-1973 Jeep 4x4. Link to Our Jeep Web Page Index
QT1044 Inner Pinion Bearing Installer for Dana 44 front axles in all 1957-1973 Jeep Dana 44 Closed Knuckle Front Axles.
QT1815 Inner Pinion Bearing Cup Installer attaches to one of our QT1100 Series Driver Handles. Our precision CNC machined steel Installer is makes installing your QU50539 Inner Pinion Bearing Cup a simple and fast procedure.
QT1812 Outer Pinion Bearing Cup Installer Installer attaches to one of our QT1100 Series Driver Handles. Our precision CNC machined steel Installer is makes installing your QU50533 Outer Pinion Bearing Cup a simple and fast procedure.
QT1100 Series Driver Handles are used in conjunction with our seal and bearing cup installers
QT1097 Differential Master Bearings for 1967-1973 Jeep Dana 44 axles slips on your differential in place of the taper bearings and cups. Used along with a dial indicator to determine the correct differential shim thickness.
  QT1115 Dana 44 Differential Side Bearing Installer for Dana-Spicer Model 44 front 4x4 front axles. QT1115 features a raised internal ring that contacts the bearing inner face so you can press or drive your diff bearings on without damaging the cage.
QT1033 Case Spreader is used to relieve the differential bearing preload making it easy to safely remove and install your front differential without damaging expensive critical parts.
QT1802 Bearing Cup Installer for Inner or Outer Wheel Bearing Cup on most Jeep Dana 44 closed Knuckle Front Axles .
     
QT5500 Wheel Bearing Packer takes the mess out of packing wheel bearings, plus it minimizes the chances of getting contaminants mixed with your wheel bearing grease. The QT5500 Bearing Packer does an absolutely beautiful job of forcing grease between the individual bearing rollers. The easiest and most efficient way to repack the front wheel bearings on your Jeep 4x4!
QT1023 Triple Thread Universal Spindle Puller Use with any 5/8" fine thread slide hammer to quickly and easily remove those rusted in front wheel bearing spindles on your 1957-1973 Jeep Dana 44 Front Axle. without damage! Essential for servicing axle u-joints, king pins, spindle bearings, inner axle seals, and differentials on 1977-1991 GM 10 Bolt Front Axles. Also works on most Dana 50IFS, Dana 44, Dana 30, Dana 27, and Dana 25 front axles.
QT1200 Tie Rod Separator allows you to remove the separate tie rod and drag link ends without wrecking the seals or screwing up your steering linkage ends.
QT9018 5 Pound Dead Blow Hammer is just about the first tool you will reach for to do a multitude of jobs on your Chevy 4x4. From seating differentials to removing rusted on wheels, the ability to apply persuasive force without damaging the reluctant part will make you wonder how you ever lived without this essential tool.
     
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Wheel Bearings and Seals (Individual)
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Wheel Bearing and Seal Kits