Reid Racing DANA 44 D44001FR - Manual

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PAGE #1 of 1 Orig. 03/01/06
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL NUMBERS
D44001FL
D44001FR
Reid Racing’s high strength Dana 44 knuckles are designed to be a direct replacement for early Bronco disc
brake Dana 44 knuckles. They will also fit other Ford 44 axles, but the steering arms may be slightly different.
Both 1/2 and 3/4 ton Ford brakes will fit Reid Racing knuckles.
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 # D44102K) if
needed. Install the included stud in the threaded
spindle bolt hole using the supplied thread locker.
There is a locknut also included for the stud. Using a
hammer and punch, tap in the remaining 4 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
.875 .875 .000 2.125 3.375
.000
1.500
1.125
.875
BALL
JOINT
BORE
The “flat top” of the Reid Racing 44 knuckle has
been raised 3/8” taller than a factory flat top. This
raises the steering arms for better 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 to determine the location of the 4th hole on
your steering arms and drill a 9/16” diameter hole.
Mount the arms 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 steer-
ing arms, simply do not use this bolt hole.
F
FRONT
OF
VEHICLE
Install included stud in
this position using
included thread locker
Shorter
threads go
in knuckle
Clean threads
with brake
cleaner before
using thread
locker