d44 stub shaft snap ring

[XJ_ranger]

how importiant is it?

i got stubs in my axle that i can use the snap ring with, but the spare set of axles that i own, have the snap ring groove too far back to be used with my spindle - which is weird to me because both came out of late 70's ford truck equipment.

this is what i am dealing with:

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the shaft on the left is the OE shaft that came with my axle and the one that I will be running, the one on the right is all i have for a spare right now and i dont think that i will be able to get the snap ring in the groove.

FWIW - 1976 F-150 front end with stock f-150 5 stud disc brake knuckles, small bearings, factory spindles, 297/760 shafts

thanks
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[Kittrell]

how importiant is it?

You mean you don't know this........:laugh3:

It's a non-issue.

 

[MrShoeBoy]

I have run into the same problem with Dana 44 stub shafts. Its my understanding that the only differences in them are the over all length of the shaft and location of the snap ring so technically you can put it in your hub and run it but the snap ring wont fit. This shouldnt be a problem if you need a spare to get out of a harry suituation but the seal on the back side of the spindle wont be tight and theres the potential for water and such to get in (thats the purpose of the snap ring).

AARON

 

[Fullsizexj]

I had the same problem when I put a Warn premium locking hub set on my old 44, called them and they said it was not necesary, ran it without and never had a problem

 

[XJ_ranger]

I have run into the same problem with Dana 44 stub shafts. Its my understanding that the only differences in them are the over all length of the shaft and location of the snap ring so technically you can put it in your hub and run it but the snap ring wont fit. This shouldnt be a problem if you need a spare to get out of a harry suituation but the seal on the back side of the spindle wont be tight and theres the potential for water and such to get in (thats the purpose of the snap ring).

AARON

hmm

ooook

thanks guys

 

[BrettM]

I've never run them and I use Warn Premiums. no problems.

 

[Lincoln]

Somebody should have said it before now. LEARN TO SEARCH!

I only say this because you have more posts in the den than I do.

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=57820&highlight=stub

It's the same difference. I don't recall ford ever using the short stub though.

 

[XJ_ranger]

Somebody should have said it before now. LEARN TO SEARCH!

I only say this because you have more posts in the den than I do.

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=57820&highlight=stub

It's the same difference. I don't recall ford ever using the short stub though.

the length is the same, but the snap ring gove is in a different spot

i did search, but most of the results were people making fun of Big Red anyhow and i was quickly discouraged...

thanks

 

[afd516]

I do not know if it makes a difference, but, I installed some warn hubs on a dana 60 the other day and the instructions said if the snap ring fits use it. If it does not, don't worry about it. I would have to imagine the same holds true for the dana 44.

 

[tealcherokee]

why not get a groove cut in the space for the snap ring if it bothers you, if not, id just not use the snap ring...

 

[Lincoln]

the length is the same, but the snap ring gove is in a different spot

i did search, but most of the results were people making fun of Big Red anyhow and i was quickly discouraged...

thanks

Well that wasn't any fun.

 

[XJ_ranger]

why not get a groove cut in the space for the snap ring if it bothers you, if not, id just not use the snap ring...

is is just me - or is hardened metal hard on lathes? that and i dont have one.

ill run the snap ring on my shafts, but for my spares - i wont worry about it...

 

[Lincoln]

is is just me - or is hardened metal hard on lathes? that and i dont have one.

ill run the snap ring on my shafts, but for my spares - i wont worry about it...

Seriously don't worry about it.

 

[XJ_ranger]

Seriously don't worry about it.

Because someone in Idaho doesnt worry about it?

go grow me some potatoes

 

[Lincoln]

Because someone in Idaho doesnt worry about it?

go grow me some potatoes

And a guy from Nebraska is saying that? We've got some serious issues. :laugh3:

 

[XJ_ranger]

And a guy from Nebraska is saying that? We've got some serious issues. :laugh3:

just wait till you see my front end - Ive painted it "Corn yellow"

 

[XJ_ranger]

wonder where this thread is headed:

I only say this because you have more posts in the den than I do.

 

[Lincoln]

just wait till you see my front end - Ive painted it "Corn yellow"

Can we say you corn holed your axle?

 

[XJ_ranger]

Can we say you corn holed your axle?

well as Lawn Cher would remind me from time to time - i already stuffed a 9" in my rear end...

 

[Lincoln]

well as Lawn Cher would remind me from time to time - i already stuffed a 9" in my rear end...

That is so gay.