Full Width Ford High Pinion Dana 44 Truss (Truss Only)
The early Ford Dana 44 is a popular option due to it's wider width, availability with a matching 9" rear, driverside drop, factory disc brakes (76+), many steering options, available locking hub options, and increased strength over the Dana 30 found in most TJs/XJs. This truss is laser cut from 1/4" Mild Steel.
This is *not* our complete swap kit -- this product is the truss and only the truss. No brackets are included.
Welding should be done by a competent welder/shop. Some grinding may be required for best fit.
An installation guide can be found by clicking here.
This truss was designed specifically around the 1976-1977 F-150 High Pinion Dana 44 housing; however we have seen it fitted to other years with modifications. Similar year F-250 Leaf sprung housings will require that the 'cast in' leaf spring pad be rounded out, and the truss will require grinding to fit around the longer driver side casting. Additional clearance for ribs in the oiling section of the housing will also be required.
Not sure how to choose a front housing or need help identifying one? Check out The Ranger Station!
Re-tubing of axle housing will likely be required for 1978-1979 Ford housings that have "cast wedges"; we highly recommend finding another axle housing if you already have a 78-79 housing (does *not* apply to housings from leaf-sprung trucks)
*Axle swaps may require use of wheel adapters or new wheels depending on the desired lug pattern for your vehicle*
*Front Truss Only you will need to source an axle housing of your own*
*PRODUCT SHIPS BARE METAL & UNWELDED*
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