{"title":"Axle Shafts \u0026 U-Joints 67-75 F250 Dana 44HD","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop now for Axle Shafts and Axle Universal Joints to fit 1967-1975 Ford F-250 12 Bolt Dana 44HD Front Axles. Great selection. In stock. Quick shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFord F250 Dana 44 Heavy Duty Front Axle Shafts take external snap ring axle universal joints. Dana discontinued production of these axle shafts decades ago so availability of new shafts is quite nonexistent. The leading cause of axle shaft failure is lack of lubrication in the Knuckle Ball. If the oil leaks out of the Knuckle, your axle u-joints, king pin bearings and axle support bushing(s) go dry. With no lubrication, these parts will quickly fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Closed Knuckle Ford Dana 44HD axle uses solid cross, external snap ring universal joints without seals that are designed to be bathed in QU90004 Lubricant from the closed knuckle balls. By today's standards, these u-joints are undersized, but given the lighter vehicle weights and modestly powered engines of the early 1960's to mid 1970's, the joint size was adequate.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"4979-qk4979r-reconditioned-right-axle-shaft-assembly-for-67-75-f250-dana-44hd","title":"QK4979R Reconditioned Right Axle Shaft Assembly for 67-75 F250 Dana 44HD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQK4979R Reconditioned Right Axle Shaft Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e with used inner and outer shafts and new axle u-joint for 1967-1975 Ford F250 Dana 44HD closed knuckle front axles. Available while supplies last.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed More Info? \u003c\/strong\u003e Use the handy Links below to access over 40 years of Dan's product and vehicle specific Tech Notes to easily get the information you need for your vehicle's repair, maintenance, or upgrade project!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"#note1\"\u003eU-Joints\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"#note2\"\u003eMatching Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"#applications\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eU-Joints\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQK4979R uses solid cross, external snap ring universal joints without seals that are designed to be bathed in lubricant from the closed knuckle balls. By today's standards, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/40424-qu40424m-solid-cross-axle-universal-joint-for-dana-44hd-ford-dana-60\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40424M\u003c\/a\u003e u-joints are undersized for 3\/4 ton models, but given the lighter vehicle weights and modestly powered engines of the early 1960's to mid 1970's, the joint size was adequate. The solid cross gives it a little extra strength, but these original equipment u-joints are expensive. I do not like to run greaseable u-joints in these axles, but you can use our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/40731-qu40731-greaseable-1350-series-driveshaft-u-joint\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40731\u003c\/a\u003e u-joints if you remove the seals and are willing to accept a little loss of strength. Our super strong \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTorque King\u003c\/em\u003e® \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/40719-tk40719-premium-1350-series-u-joint-with-cold-forged-cross\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTK40719\u003c\/a\u003e cold-forged universal joint CAN NOT be used unless you grind some meat off the axle shaft yokes to gain clearance for installing the cross. Since the axle shafts are not all that strong anyway, grinding is obviously not something most people would want to do.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note2\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMatching Parts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/5540575-qu40575u-used-dana-44hd-front-outer-axle-shaft\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40575U\u003c\/a\u003e Front Outer Axle Shaft\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/40424-qu40424m-solid-cross-axle-universal-joint-for-dana-44hd-ford-dana-60\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40424M\u003c\/a\u003e Factory Replacement Axle U-Joint\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/40025-qu40025-axle-shaft-to-spindle-bushing-for-most-dana-closed-knuckles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40025\u003c\/a\u003e Spindle Bushing\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/40032-qu40032-axle-shaft-snap-ring-for-19-spline-dana-front-outer-axle-shafts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40032\u003c\/a\u003e Axle Shaft Snap Ring\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"applications\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFord:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eF250 with Dana 44HD (HD Axles Use 12 Bolt Ball Seals) Closed Knuckle Front Axles: 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reconditioned","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41656322490445,"sku":"554979","price":158.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0206\/5741\/files\/qk4979rclean__73399_7434__93467.1707829151.1280.1280.jpg?v=1742482056"},{"product_id":"4980-qk4980r-reconditioned-left-axle-shaft-assembly-for-67-75-f250-dana-44hd","title":"QK4980R Reconditioned Left Axle Shaft Assembly for 67-75 F250 Dana 44HD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQK4980R Reconditioned Left Axle Shaft Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e with used inner and outer shafts and new axle u-joint for 1967-1975 Ford F250 Dana 44HD closed knuckle front axles. Available while supplies last.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed More Info? \u003c\/strong\u003e Use the handy Links below to access over 40 years of Dan's product and vehicle specific Tech Notes to easily get the information you need for your vehicle's repair, maintenance, or upgrade project!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"#note1\"\u003eU-Joints\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"#note2\"\u003eMatching Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"#applications\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eU-Joints\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQK4980R uses solid cross, external snap ring universal joints without seals that are designed to be bathed in lubricant from the closed knuckle balls. By today's standards, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/40424-qu40424m-solid-cross-axle-universal-joint-for-dana-44hd-ford-dana-60\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40424M\u003c\/a\u003e u-joints are undersized for 3\/4 ton models, but given the lighter vehicle weights and modestly powered engines of the early 1960's to mid 1970's, the joint size was adequate. The solid cross gives it a little extra strength, but these original equipment u-joints are expensive. I do not like to run greaseable u-joints in these axles, but you can use our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/40731-qu40731-greaseable-1350-series-driveshaft-u-joint\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40731\u003c\/a\u003e u-joints if you remove the seals and are willing to accept a little loss of strength. Our super strong \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTorque King\u003c\/em\u003e® \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/40719-tk40719-premium-1350-series-u-joint-with-cold-forged-cross\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTK40719\u003c\/a\u003e cold-forged universal joint CAN NOT be used unless you grind some meat off the axle shaft yokes to gain clearance for installing the cross. Since the axle shafts are not all that strong anyway, grinding is obviously not something most people would want to do.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note2\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMatching Parts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/5540575-qu40575u-used-dana-44hd-front-outer-axle-shaft\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40575U\u003c\/a\u003e Front Outer Axle Shaft\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/40424-qu40424m-solid-cross-axle-universal-joint-for-dana-44hd-ford-dana-60\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40424M\u003c\/a\u003e Factory Replacement Axle U-Joint\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/40025-qu40025-axle-shaft-to-spindle-bushing-for-most-dana-closed-knuckles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40025\u003c\/a\u003e Spindle Bushing\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/40032-qu40032-axle-shaft-snap-ring-for-19-spline-dana-front-outer-axle-shafts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40032\u003c\/a\u003e Axle Shaft Snap Ring\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"applications\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFord:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eF250 with Dana 44HD (HD Axles Use 12 Bolt Ball Seals) Closed Knuckle Front Axles: 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reconditioned","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41656322555981,"sku":"554980","price":399.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"20492-qu20492u-used-30-spline-right-inner-axle-shaft-for-67-75-f250-dana-44hd","title":"QU20492U Used 30 Spline Right Inner Axle Shaft for 67-75 F250 Dana 44HD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQU20492U Used 30 Spline Right Inner Axle Shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e for 1967-1975 Ford F250 with Dana 44HD closed knuckle front axles. Available while supplies last.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed More Info? \u003c\/strong\u003e Use the handy Links below to access over 40 years of Dan's product and vehicle specific Tech Notes to easily get the information you need for your vehicle's repair, maintenance, or upgrade project!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"#note1\"\u003eU-Joints\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"#note2\"\u003eMatching Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"#applications\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eU-Joints\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQU20492U uses solid cross, external snap ring universal joints without seals that are designed to be bathed in lubricant from the closed knuckle balls. By today's standards, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/40424-qu40424m-solid-cross-axle-universal-joint-for-dana-44hd-ford-dana-60\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40424M\u003c\/a\u003e u-joints are undersized for 3\/4 ton models, but given the lighter vehicle weights and modestly powered engines of the early 1960's to mid 1970's, the joint size was adequate. The solid cross gives it a little extra strength, but these original equipment u-joints are expensive. I do not like to run greaseable u-joints in these axles, but you can use our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/40731-qu40731-greaseable-1350-series-driveshaft-u-joint\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40731\u003c\/a\u003e u-joints if you remove the seals and are willing to accept a little loss of strength. Our super strong \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTorque King\u003c\/em\u003e® \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/40719-tk40719-premium-1350-series-u-joint-with-cold-forged-cross\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTK40719\u003c\/a\u003e cold-forged universal joint CAN NOT be used unless you grind some meat off the axle shaft yokes to gain clearance for installing the cross. Since the axle shafts are not all that strong anyway, grinding is obviously not something most people would want to do.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note2\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMatching Parts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/5540575-qu40575u-used-dana-44hd-front-outer-axle-shaft\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40575U\u003c\/a\u003e Front Outer Axle Shaft\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/40424-qu40424m-solid-cross-axle-universal-joint-for-dana-44hd-ford-dana-60\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40424M\u003c\/a\u003e Factory Replacement Axle U-Joint\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/40025-qu40025-axle-shaft-to-spindle-bushing-for-most-dana-closed-knuckles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40025\u003c\/a\u003e Spindle Bushing\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/40032-qu40032-axle-shaft-snap-ring-for-19-spline-dana-front-outer-axle-shafts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40032\u003c\/a\u003e Axle Shaft Snap Ring\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"applications\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFord:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eF250 with Dana 44HD (HD Axles Use 12 Bolt Ball Seals) Closed Knuckle Front Axles: 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Used","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41657369460813,"sku":"5520492","price":199.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"40424-qu40424m-solid-cross-axle-universal-joint-for-dana-44hd-ford-dana-60","title":"QU40424M Solid Cross Axle Universal Joint for Dana 44HD, Ford Dana 60","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e QU40424M Solid Cross Axle Universal Joint for Dana 44HD and Ford Dana 60 Closed Knuckle Front Axles\u003c\/strong\u003e is a USA made, solid cross, external snap ring type, front axle universal joint without seals for late 1950's to 1975 3\/4 ton Chevy, Dodge, Ford, GMC, and International 4x4s with Dana 44HD closed knuckle front axles. Also fits 1974-1975 Ford F-250 Dana 60 closed knuckle front axle. For U-Joint Service Tools, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/u-joint-and-driveshaft-tools\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eU-Joint Tools Page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed More Info? \u003c\/strong\u003eUse the handy Links below to access over 40 years of Dan's product and vehicle specific Tech Notes to easily get the information you need for your vehicle's repair, maintenance, or upgrade project!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"#note1\"\u003eU-Joint Type\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"#note2\"\u003e1960’s – mid 1970’s\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eU-Joint Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e QU40424M is an external snap ring type closed knuckle axle universal joint made to Spicer 1350 series dimensional specifications. The u-joint cup diameter is 1-3\/16\". The overall width is 3-5\/8\". There are no seals on the cups as these axle u-joints are designed to be bathed in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-closed-knuckle-lubricant-for-closed-knuckle-4x4-front-axles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClosed Knuckle Lubricant\u003c\/a\u003e Closed Knuckle Lubricant inside the enclosed steering knuckle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note2\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1960’s-mid 1970’s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e By today's standards, QU40424M u-joints are undersized for 3\/4 ton models, but given the lighter vehicle weights and modestly powered engines of the early 1960's to mid 1970's, the joint size was adequate. The solid cross gives it a little extra strength, but these original equipment u-joints are expensive. I do not like to run greaseable u-joints in these axles, but you can use our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/40731-qu40731-greaseable-1350-series-driveshaft-u-joint\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40731\u003c\/a\u003e u-joints if you remove the seals and are willing to accept some loss of strength. Our super strong \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTorque King\u003c\/em\u003e® \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/40719-tk40719-premium-1350-series-u-joint-with-cold-forged-cross\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTK40719\u003c\/a\u003e cold-forged universal joint CAN NOT be used unless you grind some meat off the axle shaft yokes to gain clearance for installing the cross. Since the axle shafts are not all that strong anyway, grinding is obviously not something most people would want to do.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChevy\/GMC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e K20, K25 with Dana 44HD Closed Knuckle Front Axle: 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDodge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e W-200 with Dana 44HD Closed Knuckle Front Axle: 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFord\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e F-250 with Dana 44HD Closed Knuckle Front Axle: 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975 \u003cbr\u003e F-250 Crew Cab with Dana 60 Closed Knuckle Front Axle: 1974, 1975\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternational\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 1\/2 ton, 3\/4 ton with Dana 44HD closed knuckle front axle and 6 bolt external mount hub: 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quad 4x4","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41657742229581,"sku":"40424","price":44.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0206\/5741\/files\/qu40424m__58303_9251__99527.1707891637.1280.1280.jpg?v=1742534689"},{"product_id":"40575-qu40575-nla-dana-44hd-front-outer-axle-shaft","title":"QU40575 NLA Dana 44HD Front Outer Axle Shaft","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscontinued.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQU40575 Dana 44HD Front Outer Axle Shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine original equipment Dana outer axle shaft for 1962-1969 Chevy\/GMC 3\/4 ton 4x4, 1967-1975 Ford F-250 4x4 Trucks with Dana 44 Heavy Duty Front Axles (Axle will use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/4936-qa4936-12-bolt-knuckle-ball-seal-kit-for-dana-44hd-60-70-front-axles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQA4936 \u003c\/a\u003e12 bolt Knuckle Seals) AND 1974-1975 Ford F-250 Crew Cab Dana 60 closed knuckle front axle. Fits left or right side. USA Made.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"col-md-8\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlso See: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/5540575-qu40575u-used-dana-44hd-front-outer-axle-shaft\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40575U\u003c\/a\u003e Used Dana 44HD Front Axle Shaft available while supplies last.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed More Info? \u003c\/strong\u003e Use the handy Links below to access over 40 years of Dan's product and vehicle specific Tech Notes to easily get the information you need for your vehicle's repair, maintenance, or upgrade project!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"#note1\"\u003eShaft Specs\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"#note2\"\u003eMatching Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"#note3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU-Joints\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShaft Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe length of QU40575 from the center of the u-joint hole to the end is 10-1\/16\". The spline size is 1-1\/4\" x 19 spline.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note2\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMatching Parts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatching Parts for QU40575 Axle Shaft are:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/40424-qu40424m-solid-cross-axle-universal-joint-for-dana-44hd-ford-dana-60\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40424\u003c\/a\u003e Factory Replacement Axle Universal Joint\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/40025-qu40025-axle-shaft-to-spindle-bushing-for-most-dana-closed-knuckles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40025\u003c\/a\u003e Spindle Bushing\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/40032-qu40032-axle-shaft-snap-ring-for-19-spline-dana-front-outer-axle-shafts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40032\u003c\/a\u003e Axle Shaft Snap Ring\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note3\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eU-Joints\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQU40575 uses solid cross, external snap ring universal joints without seals that are designed to be bathed in lubricant from the closed knuckle balls. By today's standards, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/40424-qu40424m-solid-cross-axle-universal-joint-for-dana-44hd-ford-dana-60\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40424\u003c\/a\u003e u-joints are undersized for 3\/4 ton models, but given the lighter vehicle weights and modestly powered engines of the early 1960's to mid 1970's, the joint size was adequate.The solid cross gives it a little extra strength, but these original equipment u-joints are expensive. I do not like to run greaseable u-joints in these axles, but you can use our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/40731-qu40731-greaseable-1350-series-driveshaft-u-joint\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40731\u003c\/a\u003e u-joints if you remove the seals and are willing to accept a little loss of strength. Our super strong \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTorque King\u003c\/em\u003e® \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/40719-tk40719-premium-1350-series-u-joint-with-cold-forged-cross\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTK40719\u003c\/a\u003e cold-forged universal joint CAN NOT be used unless you grind some meat off the axle shaft yokes to gain clearance for installing the cross. Since the axle shafts are not all that strong anyway, grinding is obviously not something most people would want to do.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChevy\/GMC:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e3\/4 ton 4x4s with Dana 44HD Front Axles: 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFord:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eF-250 4x4 Trucks with Dana 44HD Front Axles: 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975\u003cbr\u003eF-250 Crew Cab Dana 60 Closed Knuckle Front Axles: 1974, 1975\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dana Axle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41657904005197,"sku":"40575","price":190.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0206\/5741\/files\/qu40575__92116_9333__95064.1707897027.1280.1280.jpg?v=1742541365"},{"product_id":"5540575-qu40575u-used-dana-44hd-front-outer-axle-shaft","title":"QU40575U USED Dana 44HD Front Outer Axle Shaft","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQU40575U USED Dana 44HD Front Outer Axle Shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e for 1962-1969 Chevy\/GMC 3\/4 ton 4x4, 1967-1975 Ford F-250 4x4 Trucks with Dana 44 Heavy Duty Front Axles (Axle will use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/4936-qa4936-12-bolt-knuckle-ball-seal-kit-for-dana-44hd-60-70-front-axles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQA4936 \u003c\/a\u003e12 bolt Knuckle Seals) AND 1974-1975 Ford F-250 Crew Cab Dana 60 closed knuckle front axle. Fits left or right side. Available while supplies last.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"col-md-8\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew Shaft has been discontinued and is no longer available.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed More Info? \u003c\/strong\u003e Use the handy Links below to access over 40 years of Dan's product and vehicle specific Tech Notes to easily get the information you need for your vehicle's repair, maintenance, or upgrade project!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"#note1\"\u003eShaft Specs\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"#note2\"\u003eMatching Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"#note3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU-Joints\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShaft Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe length of QU40575U from the center of the u-joint hole to the end is 10-1\/16\". The spline size is 1-1\/4\" x 19 spline.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note2\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMatching Parts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatching Parts for QU40575U Axle Shaft are:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/40424-qu40424m-solid-cross-axle-universal-joint-for-dana-44hd-ford-dana-60\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40424\u003c\/a\u003e Factory Replacement Axle Universal Joint\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/40025-qu40025-axle-shaft-to-spindle-bushing-for-most-dana-closed-knuckles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40025\u003c\/a\u003e Spindle Bushing\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/40032-qu40032-axle-shaft-snap-ring-for-19-spline-dana-front-outer-axle-shafts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40032\u003c\/a\u003e Axle Shaft Snap Ring\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note3\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eU-Joints\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQU40575U uses solid cross, external snap ring universal joints without seals that are designed to be bathed in lubricant from the closed knuckle balls. By today's standards, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/40424-qu40424m-solid-cross-axle-universal-joint-for-dana-44hd-ford-dana-60\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40424\u003c\/a\u003e u-joints are undersized for 3\/4 ton models, but given the lighter vehicle weights and modestly powered engines of the early 1960's to mid 1970's, the joint size was adequate.The solid cross gives it a little extra strength, but these original equipment u-joints are expensive. I do not like to run greaseable u-joints in these axles, but you can use our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/40731-qu40731-greaseable-1350-series-driveshaft-u-joint\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40731\u003c\/a\u003e u-joints if you remove the seals and are willing to accept a little loss of strength. Our super strong \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTorque King\u003c\/em\u003e® \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/40719-tk40719-premium-1350-series-u-joint-with-cold-forged-cross\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTK40719\u003c\/a\u003e cold-forged universal joint CAN NOT be used unless you grind some meat off the axle shaft yokes to gain clearance for installing the cross. Since the axle shafts are not all that strong anyway, grinding is obviously not something most people would want to do.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChevy\/GMC:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e3\/4 ton 4x4s with Dana 44HD Front Axles: 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFord:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eF-250 4x4 Trucks with Dana 44HD Front Axles: 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975\u003cbr\u003eF-250 Crew Cab Dana 60 Closed Knuckle Front Axles: 1974, 1975\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Used","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41660451061837,"sku":"5540575","price":199.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0206\/5741\/collections\/axle_20shafts_20and_20u-joints_20hd__86952_7cbf291a-370d-41d0-9316-5ab7ee7a103b.jpg?v=1773182341","url":"https:\/\/torqueking.com\/collections\/axle-shafts-u-joints-67-75-f250-dana-44hd.oembed","provider":"Torque King 4x4","version":"1.0","type":"link"}