Reid Racing DANA 44 D44002CR - Manual

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PAGE #1 of 1 Orig. 11/17/06
Reid Racing’s stock style Dana 44 knuckle is designed to be a direct heavy duty replacement
for a passenger side Chevy Dana 44 knuckle. It will also fit on early (pre 1987) Jeep Dana 30
and 44 axles with minor steering modification; 1978 to 1986 CJ front ends may need an after-
market caliper mounting bracket. The knuckles will also fit on Ford 44 axles, but Chevy or
Jeep “outers” will need to be used. “Outers” include spindles, hubs, bearings, rotors, calipers,
caliper mounting brackets, and outer axle (stub) shafts.
This stock style knuckle is only available as a right (passenger) side and is designed to be
used with a stock Chevy knuckle on the left side. If both knuckles need to be replaced use
Reid Racing D44001CR and D44001CL extreme duty knuckles. The D44001CR and
D44001CL knuckles are left & right sides, have had the steering arm pad raised by 3/8” for
better tie rod to leaf spring clearance, and have a 4th bolt hole for stronger steering arm
attachment.
INSTALLATION
STEERING STOPS
Remove the original knuckle from the vehicle. The original spindle studs can be removed by
striking them with a soft faced hammer. New spindle studs are available from Reid Racing
(part # D44101K) if needed. Clean and inspect all the original parts, replacing any damaged or
worn components. Using a hammer and punch, tap in 6 spindle studs from the back side of
the knuckle until fully seated. Install the ball joints, then the knuckle on the vehicle according to
a factory service manual making sure to torque all fasteners to the original specs.
The steering stops on Reid Racing knuckles are “cast in” to prevent the common bending of the
stock style adjustable bolts. The stops are intentionally cast long so adjustments can be made
by grinding the tips of the stops to fit. After the knuckle is installed and the toe in is set, cycle
the steering back and forth grinding small amounts of the stop until the desired degree of steer-
ing is set. Make sure to check for u-joint binding and yoke to yoke interference at full lock in
both directions. If binding or contact occurs, axle breakage will happen. If a stock style adjust-
able steering stop is desired, the cast in stop can be cut off at the knuckle then drilled and
tapped for a 3/8” bolt.
WARRANTY
All “Off Road Products” sold by Reid Racing, Inc. are intended to be used for “off road” and “off highway” use only, and are
NOT designed, manufactured or approved for use on any public road or highway. Due to the intended use of the products of-
fered, all “Off Road Products” are sold without any warranties of fitness for purpose or use, merchantability, or any other kind,
either expressed or implied, whether written or oral, by Reid Racing, Inc., or its past, present or future officers, directors, princi-
pals, agents, employees, legal representatives, trustees, parents, associates, affiliates, subsidiaries, division, partners, heirs,
executors, administrators, purchasers, predecessors, or successors. The buyer of these “Off Road Products” bears and as-
sumes the entire risk of loss or injury as to the fitness for purpose or use, merchantability, durability and performance of these
“Off Road Products” and assumes the entire cost of any necessary maintenance, service or repair. Reid Racing, Inc. will not
be liable for any subsequent, resulting or consequential damages, expenses, losses or injuries arising from or out of the use,
misuse, or improper installation of any “Off Road Product”.
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL NUMBER
D44002CR
STOCK STYLE DANA 44 STEERING KNUCKLE