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Dana 44
Hello Im installing a dana 44 diff. in my 93 (auto trans) can anyone tell me if I need to change the C-beam and driveshaft, I read somewhere that you have to change them with the ones from a manual transmission is this true? Thanks Mike
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The drive shaft may work as is. Although the Dana 44 shaft is shorter, because of the "C" beam, there is very little movement in the slip yoke and the longer shaft has been known to work for some. The 36 "C" beam can be re-drilled and used with the 44 rear end. Don't forget speedo gears, if necessary, as long as it's apart.
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Originally Posted by CFI-EFI
The drive shaft may work as is. Although the Dana 44 shaft is shorter
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It's only about a 1/4" difference between the two driveshafts. The auto driveshaft will fit, but the extra length is enough you won't be able to remove the driveshaft without dropping the rear end.
Find a manual driveshaft and swap in the auto yoke.
Chris
Find a manual driveshaft and swap in the auto yoke.
Chris
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Thanks 
The driveshaft is about a 1/4" or so from being able to come out. I thought I was prying on things way too hard and it went beyond my comfort level so I lowered the tranny.
The driveshaft is about a 1/4" or so from being able to come out. I thought I was prying on things way too hard and it went beyond my comfort level so I lowered the tranny.
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the d36 c-beam is 1" longer than the d44 c-beam and the hole distance is 1 3/4" at each end. the d44 driveshaft is 26 3/4" from centerline to centerline of the u-joints. i don't have a d36 shaft to compare it to.
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Originally Posted by highpockets
So where does a 88 c-beam and dr shaft fit in this pic ? length wise ? I am doing the same with my 95,is the 4+3 stuff different than the zf6 ?
D44 all manuals; same shaft and beam
D36 all autos : same shaft and beam
