Dana 44 caliper brackets

2000bluexj · Jan 28, 2008

I have a set of these and just wondeiring how important is the raised section where the spindle goes? I think its part of the dust shield. I run my dana 30 with no dust shields so i dont think it will be a problem. that way dirt doesnt get stuck all in there. Am i right about this?

JeepFreak21 · Jan 29, 2008

Can you be more specific about the part your referring to? Or do you have a pic?
Billy

Starboard M · Jan 29, 2008

Are you asking if you can run with no dust shields?

If so, yes.

2000bluexj · Jan 29, 2008

i dont have a pic yet, but i will try my best. on my pair of 44 caliper brackets there is a rim around the spot where the spindle mounts. is this rim necessary?

JeepFreak21 · Jan 30, 2008

2000bluexj said:
i dont have a pic yet, but i will try my best. on my pair of 44 caliper brackets there is a rim around the spot where the spindle mounts. is this rim necessary?

Starboard M said:
Are you asking if you can run with no dust shields?

If so, yes.

What he said.

Some caliper brackets and dust sheilds are combined... like the ones I pulled off a '80 K20 Pickup. Are you cutting them off or just omitting them?
Billy

nick86 · Jan 30, 2008

Sounds like he's talking about the dust shield, not required , but highly recommended.

Starboard M · Jan 30, 2008

ia green96 said:
Sounds like he's talking about the dust shield, not required , but highly recommended.

Why are they highly recommended? If they are separated what do they do? Keep "dust" out?

Edit: Does this help?

nick86 · Jan 30, 2008

Starboard M said:
Why are they highly recommended? If they are separated what do they do? Keep "dust" out?

I retract my statement. I thought he wanted (as equipped from the factory) , my bad.

2000bluexj · Jan 30, 2008

Here is the part i am tslking about. circled in red. The bracket i have is a little different, i think the dust guard is seperate. anyway, here is the picture.

CanMan · Jan 30, 2008

No, not really improtant. Just helps keep mud and such from getting to the spindle and the hub seal.

2000bluexj · Jan 30, 2008

o. ok. cause the ones i have are all rusted to nothing. i guess i could make something maybe, or just extra grease in there or something.

JeepFreak21 · Jan 30, 2008

2000bluexj said:
Here is the part i am tslking about. circled in red. The bracket i have is a little different, i think the dust guard is seperate. anyway, here is the picture.

Those are the same ones I have. They weight a ton. In fact, I was thinking about cutting some of the extra weight (the dust shield part) off, but I've been too lazy to take a pic to get some input

Billy

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