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Dana Spicer Model 53 semi-floating rear axles with tapered axle shafts have a 9-1/4" ring gear and are unique to Jeep. The diff pan cover measures 10-5/16" x 10-13/16" and it is somewhat round with flat edges for the vertical sides. You will also find Dana 44 Diff x Dana 53 wheel end hybrid axles in some 120" wheel base 1962-1964 J-Series trucks with 5 digit VIN code A and a GVW of 5500 pounds (and perhaps others). For the 1966 to 1971 model years, The Dana 53 is only listed in Jeep Parts Books for 5th digit VIN Code X (6000 lb. GVW) and Y (7000 lb. GVW). However, given the age of these vehicles, and knowledge that Jeep built many special purpose models, do not be surprised if your vintage Jeep has a non-standard rear axle.
1962-1964 with Jeep 230 OHC 6 Cylinder Engine: The Dana 53 was used for GVWs from 4000 to 7600 pounds, although the Dana 53 is most likely to be found in vehicles with VIN code B (6600 lb. GVW) and VIN code C (7600 lb. GVW). For the lower GVW VIN Code F (4000 lb. GVW) and VIN Code E, (5000 lb. GVW) you are most likely to find a Dana 44. For VIN code A (5500 lb. GVW) Jeep used straight Dana 44s, a hybrid 44/53, and a straight Dana 53.
1965-1971 with AMC 6 Cylinder or GM V8 Engines: The Dana 53 was used with most but not all VIN Code X (6000 lb. GVW) and VIN Code Y (7000 lb. GVW). The other axle used for some of these VIN Codes was a semi-float Dana 60 with flanged axle shafts. The Dana 60 is common with trucks using the 350 V8, but Jeep does list it for 232-S6, 258-S6, and 327 V8 vehicles.
Axle Shafts: All Jeep Dana 53 Axle Shafts are semi-floating and use a separate, press on wheel hub.The axle shaft is tapered to fit the wheel hub center hole. The outer end of Dana 53 axle shafts are threaded.
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