Separating Dana 44 Hub Rotor Assembly?

BroncoDad · May 6, 2003

We are in the process of switching the knuckles out on a Dana 44 for a disc brake swap on my sons Bronco. The hub rotor assembly is in terrible shape - waaaaay rusty. I think that we are just gonna go ahead and put new rotors on, but I can't figure out for sure how to get the old rotors off the hub. Any help would be appreciated. Also, the dust shields need to be replaced - or do they? Does anybody run without the dust shields, or is it better to have them on? Where is a good place to get new shields? I found them at one place, but they were something like $48!!! Thanks in advance,

BroncoDad

76Broncofromhell · May 6, 2003

Just pound the studs out and press the studs back in on the new rotor. If you don't have a press, I would recommend taking it to a shop to get that done. You can make it without dust shields, I wouldn't even bother with them if they are messed up.

SteveL · May 6, 2003

If I remember right you tap out the wheel studs then beat them apart. If you go for the new dust shields make surre they are both the correct part. When I got mine from JBG the one they said was driver side was a pass side re-drilled and it ffir like crap. I checked around and nobody had the other one available. This was about a year ago.

Rustytruck · May 6, 2003

For the money and effort go to Autozone and buy the hub and rotor assy at 36.00 each why bother saving a rusty hub and you will have new studs in there. NO rust. If you change the rotor on your hubs you will have to have them turned, by the time your through you have old hub old hammered studs new rotor and half the life machined off of it and paid some one to remove it for you. to save what maybe $10.00. Doesnt sound like a bargain to me. Dust shield is up to you it wouldn't hold me up from putting it back together. I would look for a good used one and if found install it on the next bearing pack or brake job.

74bronc · May 6, 2003

[quote author=rusty truck link=board=5;threadid=17166;start=0#msg130937 date=1052252928]
For the money and effort go to Autozone and buy the hub and rotor assy at 36.00 each why bother saving a rusty hub and you will have new studs in there. NO rust. If you change the rotor on your hubs you will have to have them turned, by the time your through you have old hub old hammered studs new rotor and half the life machined off of it and paid some one to remove it for you. to save what maybe $10.00. Doesnt sound like a bargain to me. Dust shield is up to you it wouldn't hold me up from putting it back together. I would look for a good used one and if found install it on the next bearing pack or brake job.
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I second this. Dont mess around with it. I paid $32.00 each for my autozone rotors/hubs and you get a brand new AIMCO rotor, hub, wheel studs and bearing races.

part No. 5492

application 1976-1979 Ford Bronco 4WD

mike9624 · May 6, 2003

I agree with rusty truck. I went with the ones from autozone and they work great.

Skuzzlebutt · May 6, 2003

[quote author=mike9624 link=board=5;threadid=17166;start=0#msg130941 date=1052253889]
I agree with rusty truck. I went with the ones from autozone and they work great.
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Ditto

swood · May 6, 2003

Call one of the bronco shops. I contacted Mike at completeoffroad and basically purchased everything from the knuckles out... bearings, seals and all. Very reasonable price.

66horse · May 6, 2003

Autozone route, its not worth the llabor and i bet that just the rotors aremore expensive. Seems wierd but if i remember right, that is the case.

BroncoDad · May 7, 2003

Allright! You guys talked me into it. AutoZone it is!!! Thanks.

BroncoDad

howiebilt · May 7, 2003

looks like you are going to the autorama for parts ...

that's what I did and when you're ready for re-assembly , throw the dust shields away . I haven't seen my dust shields for 10 yearsand I don't miss them ;D

desertbug · May 7, 2003

Just for laughs,

NAPA's hub/rotor # is UTS4886297. $33.49/ea.

I still like AutoZone and Kragen (Military discount 10%).

IowaMike · May 8, 2003

[quote author=desertbug link=board=5;threadid=17166;start=0#msg131463 date=1052367270]
Just for laughs,

NAPA's hub/rotor # is UTS4886297. $33.49/ea.

I still like AutoZone and Kragen (Military discount 10%).
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I get a military discount at both NAPA and Checker here in ND.

supermottl · May 8, 2003

The only thing I will ever buy from Autozone are the hub/rotors, and nothing else. I bought loaded calipers from them and they were kinda sucky. Beside, it took a frappin week and a half to get my hub/rotos assys and the guy in there was a real a-hole.
My local napa is great, more quality parts..

But yeah, definately get the hub/rotors from Autozone

Separating Dana 44 Hub Rotor Assembly?

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