Dana 30 axle with Dana 44 brakes

[Seeverest]

My question is will a Dana 44 axles brakes mount up to a 1973 CJ5 Dana 30 axle I found a Dana 44 axle out of a ram charger that has disc brakes for 100.00 bucks I haven't picked it up yet because I don't know if it will fit I want to keep the Dana 30 for now in the jeep but really need to get rid of the drum brakes that i am using on the jeep because stopping off road become somewhat of an oh sh!?t thing thanks for the help

 

[Old Dog]

It would be possable since they should interchange from the C's out.
You would need new inner shafts since it's a different size axle joint,
and the outers need to stay with the hub assy. as the spindle is longer
on the 44.

IMO you would be better off looking for a 30 with disc. brakes, or just
the parts you need from it.

 

[Seeverest]

Thanks for the info that is what I will do try to find a Dana 30 somewhere that has disc brakes. What vehicles are the most likely candidates for a Dana 30 that would work on a stock 73 CJ5 Dana 30 axle. From what I have read not all Dana 30 's are the same.

 

[73CJ]

76-78 have a 6 bolt caliper mount with 1-1/8 " thick rotors. You need the spindles too with longer studs. These are getting hard to find.

78- up have a 2 bolt caliper mount to the knuckle. Take the whole knuckle too.

Not a hard bolt up. Master cylinder needs updating as well.

 

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

Does anyone know of any kind of "Interchange Guide" for this type of stuff? I don't know how many times I've gone and asked the guys at Parts Mike these questions...

 

[73CJ]

There are many ways to do it.

Easiest is to find a whole axle.

I have a whole setup with 6 bolt caliper mounts. PM me if interested.