mfg Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1lark Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 Jeeps! And Dodge Vipers (in an independent rear suspension setup). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted September 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1lark Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 I guess it would be some Dodge/Ram trucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studegary Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 Maybe the Prowler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grobb284 Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted September 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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