[Tigers] Tiger D44 Rear Axle

[Sandy]

Didn't make it back to the list when I copied Tom...

On 5/13/2014 9:46 AM, Sandy wrote:
> Thanks for the info Tom -
>
> No matter what in my grand scheme I will have to make some axles, so 
> I'm taking that out of the equation ;)
>
> I have a few options that I was tossing around -
>
> 1. Swap axles and bearings to make a regular D44 and use a brake 
> adapter for rear discs (Studebaker fellow makes some)
> 2. Remove the axle ends and replace with Ford 9" (common jeep trick) 
> so any common 9" rear brake kit can be used
> 3. Dump the D44 and toss in a 9", I have potentially a connection with 
> one that was cut to size for a tiger.
>
> Option 1 seems off the table as it will require new housing ends anyway
> Option 2 seems better as I have a rear late model Cobra kit that will 
> work with 9" small bearing housing
> Option 3 seems good as the 9" is stronger and lighter but will have to 
> follow up on this to see what it really is.
>
> For the D44, rebuild kit trutrac (torsen style) gear etc
> For the 9" have gear, rebuild kit, aluminum drop out, no carrier
>
> For the axles I will be switching them to a 5 bolt ford pattern to 
> match the front end.
>
> Sandy
>
> On 5/13/2014 12:25 AM, Tom Hall wrote:
>> On 5/12/2014 2:50 PM, Sandy wrote:
>>> Quick question on the axles in the tiger. Can the 2 piece axles be 
>>> replaced with single piece? Are the housing and bearings in the ends 
>>> conventional D44 sized parts?
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>> Sandy
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>> I think what you are asking is: Can you install flanged axles (like a 
>> Ford 9") in a Dana 44 Housing.  The answer is yes, but you will need 
>> to change the outer portion of the axle housing to the same ball 
>> bearing style, with the retainers and brakes, or the retainers and 
>> some rear disk kit.  The ball bearings will negate the need ( and 
>> require removal) for the two mushroom spacers in the center of the 
>> carrier used with taper bearings. I don't know if a ball bearing size 
>> exists that will fit into the taper bearing hole.  Most Dana 44 ball 
>> bearing housings have different length axles, and most are a lot 
>> longer than the Tiger axles.  This likely means custom forged axles 
>> will be required. Sounds like a lot of work and expense for very 
>> little gain.  I also don't know of a flanged axle with the 4 on 4.25 
>> bolt pattern for a Dana 44. Never explored this path.