dana 44 build-spindle bushings or bearings??

[bknbronco]

Does this?....
http://www.longfieldsuperaxles.com/products.php?product=New-Dana-60-&-44-&-30-Spindle-Bushings
i see this option also
http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/Extreme_Spindle_Bushings_Dana30-44/bronco_Dana44

replace all this?....
http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-12221-dana-spicer-oem-spindle-bearing-repair-kit.html

Do i still need the spindle bearing seal...
http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/Spindle_Bearing_Small_Seal/bronco_Dana44
and the thrust washer...
http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/Outer_Axle_Spacer/bronco_Dana44
and the outer axle seal...
http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/Spindle_Outer_Axle_Seal/bronco_Dana44

Is the bushing a better option than the bearing and seals?

Im using 79 F150 knuckle out parts

 

[broncosbybart]

I had a bad experience with the bushings. This was in the race rig which runs 4wd hi all the time. I burned up a set of those in a few races. During low speed crawling, they'd probably last for a while. You must have clean stub shafts though. If the bearing races are pitted, it will chew the bushings up quickly.

Personally, I like the bearings better, but I take stuff apart regularly to maintain and check it. If you go the bushing route, you'll want to use the washer and seals just like if a bearing were present.

 

[Timmy390]

I bought the dana 44 master rebuild kit from JBG last month and rebuilt mine. It come with everything (all seals, bearing, shims, spcers, u-joints, etc.). That way I knew I had everything I needed.

http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-12136-dana-44-master-overhaul-kit-1973-77.html

I used 79 bronco knuckles and spindels with my build.

Tim

 

[gr8scott]

Is the bushing a better option than the bearing and seals?

Yes they are, IMO. They prevent water/mud/dirt from traveling up the spindle
and getting into the locking hub area. I use the extreme ones from WH and the
last time I opened up a hub my bearing grease was still clean. With the spindle
bearings I would always have to clean out the dirt, re-pack bearings, etc.

 

[bknbronco]

my outer axle shafts are a bit pitted so im thinking i should stick with bearings. I like the idea but only if i had new outer axles and spindles.