sneditch
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- Jan 23, 2017
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Been peeling this onion and continually finding myself in the "while its out" situation. Would appreciate some advice on my next steps.
Initial plan was to fix the lean by changing body mounts and bushings. Once I got the D30 out I figured I better get it and the front suspension cleaned up. Found most of the suspension in bad shape so new tie rod, drag link, trac bar.
When I bought it in January it pulled hard to the right when braking. Checking the brakes the passenger side drum was really rough turning. Took it apart and found a leaking wheel cylinder. Figured thats a cheap fix but want disc for safety, stopping power, etc. So I've torn down both sides, pulled axles. And since I'm here I should replace u joints. Removed those today and glad I did - needle bearings were rusted dry. Of course, now I can feel the knuckles are "sticky", neither pivoting smoothly.
I'm estimating disc brake setup will run about $750 +$200 for king pin rebuild kits + $100 for the D30 rebuild kit (while its out, change the seals, etc). Also I believe the pinion seal may be leaking so a few more bucks to do that seal. Throw in a few more bucks for the stuff I am overlooking and easily at $1200. Can I get into a rebuilt Dana 44 with Disc Brakes for $1500? $2K with shipping?
Would appreciate some info on reasonable cost for rebuilt D44 with disc brakes.
Thx
SN
Initial plan was to fix the lean by changing body mounts and bushings. Once I got the D30 out I figured I better get it and the front suspension cleaned up. Found most of the suspension in bad shape so new tie rod, drag link, trac bar.
When I bought it in January it pulled hard to the right when braking. Checking the brakes the passenger side drum was really rough turning. Took it apart and found a leaking wheel cylinder. Figured thats a cheap fix but want disc for safety, stopping power, etc. So I've torn down both sides, pulled axles. And since I'm here I should replace u joints. Removed those today and glad I did - needle bearings were rusted dry. Of course, now I can feel the knuckles are "sticky", neither pivoting smoothly.
I'm estimating disc brake setup will run about $750 +$200 for king pin rebuild kits + $100 for the D30 rebuild kit (while its out, change the seals, etc). Also I believe the pinion seal may be leaking so a few more bucks to do that seal. Throw in a few more bucks for the stuff I am overlooking and easily at $1200. Can I get into a rebuilt Dana 44 with Disc Brakes for $1500? $2K with shipping?
Would appreciate some info on reasonable cost for rebuilt D44 with disc brakes.
Thx
SN
