Reid Racing DANA 44 D44001SR - Manual

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PAGE #1 of 1 Orig. 03/01/06
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL NUMBERS
D44001SL
D44001SR
Reid Racing’s high strength Scout Dana 44 knuckles are based on the “flat top” Chevy Dana 44 knuckle but are
drilled to accept the 8 bolt Scout spindle. The steering arms are not the same as stock Scout arms and steering
modifications are needed if used in a factory application. The knuckles will also fit on Ford, Chevy or Jeep axles
but Scout “outers” will need to be used. “Outers” include spindles, hubs, bearings, rotors, calipers, caliper mount-
ing brackets, and outer axle (stub) shafts.
INSTALLATION
4th BOLT HOLE / HIGH STEER
STEERING STOPS
Remove the original knuckles 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 # D44105K) if needed. Clean and
inspect all the original parts, replacing any damaged or worn components. Using a hammer and punch, tap in 8
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 adjust-
able bolts. The stops are intentionally cast long so adjustments can be made by grinding the tips of the stops to fit.
After the knuckles are installed and the toe in is set, cycle the steering back and forth grinding small amounts of the
stop until the desired degree of steering 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 adjustable
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”.
HEAVY DUTY DANA 44 STEERING KNUCKLE
The “flat top” of the Reid Racing 44 knuckle has been raised 3/8” taller than the factory Chevy top. This helps
raise the steering arms to aid in tie rod to leaf spring clearance. A 4th bolt hole has also been added to the top of
the Reid Racing knuckle for use in high steer applications. Adding the 4th stud or bolt to your high steer arms will
increase the strength of your steering. Use the drawing below to determine the location of the 4th hole on your
steering arms and drill a 9/16” diameter hole. Mount the arms using blue loctite on the studs and torque them to
100 ft. lbs. Re-torque after the first outing.
If you do not use high steer or do not want to modify 3 hole steering arms, simply do not use this bolt hole.