Dana 44 HD Rear Axle Simple Swap Kit

Dana 44HD Rear Axle Swap Kit – 3" Tube

Basic Spring-Over Axle Swap Kit for 3" Diameter Tubes with 2.5" Springs

This is the essential kit for a Dana 44HD rear axle swap or spring-over conversion using 3" diameter axle tubes and 2.5" wide springs. It includes everything you need to get the axle under the rig: U-bolt plates with multiple center pin options, matching perches, heavy-duty U-bolts, and weld-on shock brackets. Built from 3/8" A50 steel and backed with 1/4" laser-cut hardware.

Key Features

• Part Number: R1108
• Fits 3" diameter axle tubes
• For 2.5" wide leaf springs
• 3/8" thick A50 steel U-bolt plates with 3 pin mounting positions
• Spring perches matched for pin location and 3" tube
• Heavy-duty 5/8" U-bolts with hardware
• Shock brackets sized for 1.5" ID bushings

Kit Includes

• (2) Leaf spring plates for 2.5" springs
• (2) Spring perches – 2.5" wide with 3" axle tube cutout
• (2) Shock brackets – 1.5" ID
• (4) U-bolts – 5/8" diameter x 3" width x 10" length
• Mounting hardware with 1/4" laser-cut washers and nuts

Available Kit Options

U-Bolt Length

• 10" Long
• 13" Long

Note: Welding required. Make sure installation is done with proper tools and technique.