Avanti '44'!

[mfg]

The Dana '44' differential, as used in Avantis, was also used in two Chrysler Corp vehicle models from the '70's-'90's time period.

What were those Chrysler vehicles?

Edited September 27, 2017 by mfg

[r1lark]

Jeeps! And Dodge Vipers (in an independent rear suspension setup).

[mfg]

22 hours ago, r1lark said:

Jeeps! And Dodge Vipers (in an independent rear suspension setup).

Whoops, I forgot Jeeps!....Your answers are CORRECT Paul........and can anyone think of ONE MORE popular Chrysler Corp model which used the '44' diff?

[r1lark]

I guess it would be some Dodge/Ram trucks.

[studegary]

Maybe the Prowler.

[grobb284]

On 27/09/2017 at 6:05 PM, mfg said:

The Dana '44' differential, as used in Avantis, was also used in two Chrysler Corp vehicle models from the '70's-'90's time period.

What were those Chrysler vehicles?

The Dana used in the Viper is not "as used in Avantis". It is a heavier duty unit, with a larger pinion shaft and and pinion bearing for strength. This is known as the Dana 44 ICA, and has same internals as the differential in a C4 Corvette with maunual transmission. The only difference I know of between the Corvette and Viper is the Viper uses a crush sleeve to set pinion depth, and the Corvette uses shims. The carrier also uses different bearings than the Avanti Dana 44. Surprisingly, GM requires a lighter viscosity lubricant as compared to the Viper.

Yes, the Viper differential is definitely is a derivative of the Avanti's Dana 44, but not the same.

Edited September 29, 2017 by grobb284

[mfg]

21 hours ago, r1lark said:

I guess it would be some Dodge/Ram trucks.

You got it!.....Used as part of the front axle assy in light duty four wheel drive Dodge trucks.