3/4 Ton Dana 44 vs 10 bolt caliper brackets (backing plates)

[scrap--metal]

Do the caliper brackets/backing plates from a 3/4 ton Dana 44 interchange with the backing plates on a 3/4 ton 10 bolt? Are any minor modifications necessary?

The driver's side plate is mostly missing from the 10 bolt under my truck, and I may have a lead on some Dana 44 backing plates. Just trying to confirm that the Dana 44 parts will work for my application. As a last resort, I do have some 10 bolt 1/2 ton plates that I could use if I put the smaller rotors on it.

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[squaredeal91]

Yes they should fit. I've done it myself a few years back

 

[squaredeal91]

If I remember correctly there is no modification needed. I've swamped 6 lug to 5 lug lol to 8 lug on 44s and 10 bolts. Another reason I'm a CHEVY Guy.

 

[Wallace6]

They may have been removed for a reason? Doing a lot of mud is better without them in my opinion??

 

[AuroraGirl]

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Dana 44 backing plates

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corporate 10 bolt (dana 44 copy) backing plates
Notice there is overlap , the differences likely were to do with weight reduction and possibly changes in position or size but i dont know what a 1981-1983 have going on

 

[bucket]

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Dana 44 backing plates

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corporate 10 bolt (dana 44 copy) backing plates
Notice there is overlap , the differences likely were to do with weight reduction and possibly changes in position or size but i dont know what a 1981-1983 have going on

Yes, the later ones have a flimsy, stamped steel deflector. The stamped steel rusts away often, but it does not hurt the operation of the brakes.

 

[AuroraGirl]

Yes, the later ones have a flimsy, stamped steel deflector. The stamped steel rusts away often, but it does not hurt the operation of the brakes.

i hate that, sure weight reduction was a noble goal but they got a majority in panels/frame, whats the combined 10-15 pounds saved on the axles that isnt rotating doing for them? That stamped steel flimsy shield can rust away easily or contact the brake rotor surface if it gets bent
Minimal improvements to air flow,
and, lets be real, the only improvement was less metal and cost for GM

The casting for the bracket to replace the integrated plate was probably barely cheaper, and the stamping was pennies

 

[bucket]

i hate that, sure weight reduction was a noble goal but they got a majority in panels/frame, whats the combined 10-15 pounds saved on the axles that isnt rotating doing for them? That stamped steel flimsy shield can rust away easily or contact the brake rotor surface if it gets bent
Minimal improvements to air flow,
and, lets be real, the only improvement was less metal and cost for GM

The casting for the bracket to replace the integrated plate was probably barely cheaper, and the stamping was pennies

I'm guessing the actual goal was driver comfort. Less unsprung weight means a better ride.

 

[AuroraGirl]

I'm guessing the actual goal was driver comfort. Less unsprung weight means a better ride.

but unsprung weight on a straight axle is kinda like pissing in the wind