Replacing Dana 44 front axles and ball joints.

[robinsoncc]

I am replacing both my front axle shafts soon on my 1975. they are both broken. I figure I would do the ball joints since they are showing signs of wear. I need help in putting together a parts list. What I have so far is the axle shaft set from Jeff's
http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-12190-dana-44-heavy-duty-axle-set.html

The ball joints from NAPA and tools from NAPA. I still need to get the figure out which seals to get. I was hoping someone could give me a list of seals needed for the work and any other part that I could be forgetting. Thanks for the help.

 

[robinsoncc]

I think I figured out the inner seals for the diff. I do have a question about the extreme bushings from Wild Horses. My question would be are they any good?

 

[NYLES]

its all listed with the axles every thing else is clean up

you realize to do inner axle seals you gotta pull the diff?

 

[joshnjulie1]

I think I figured out the inner seals for the diff. I do have a question about the extreme bushings from Wild Horses. My question would be are they any good?

I put those green things in to replace the spindle bearings. Went in nice and I like the idea of it not letting dirt in. Seemed easy enough, I was sold.

 

[robinsoncc]

Yeah I realize the diff needs to come out to replace the seals. I figure if I can rebuild a jet engine I can pull out a diff...I just wanted some help with making sure I had all the correct parts.

 

[NYLES]

youll need a cover gasket......really aint much in there.....and if ya goin that far might as well get out the pressure washer and flush the tubes they fulla dirt.....In other words call it a rebuild.

Cancel that your not pulling the pinion wouldnt wash it with it in there, but if you really want it cleaned up thats just a lil work and a seal

 

[Fireball05]

I just had my ball joints replaced. If you aren't set on NAPA, I'd recommend the OEM dana/spicer ones. They are a really good price, almost half of the NAPA premium. And from what I read and was told, the cheapy NAPA ones aren't very good.

 

[robinsoncc]

Cool I will go with the spicer ball joints. I am worried about the extreme bushing from wild horses. Do they replace the seal and bearing for the seal altogether?

 

[NYLES]

Good point fireball NAPA also stick up into the knuckles farther than others and you get to grind for u joint clearance