QU40209 Dana 44 Ring Gear Bolt

QU40209 Dana 44 Ring Gear Bolt is an exact fit, Grade 9, genuine Dana-Spicer replacement part for most Dana 44 axles from the mid-1970’s on. It also fits most Dana 30 and some Dana 35 axles. This bolt, which has a serrated inner face resists loosening better than smooth-faced, aftermarket or first design Dana original equipment bolts. This Bolt has locking teeth under the hex head to prevent loosening under any load conditions. QU40209 also works great for retrofitting older axles in place of the original bolt as long as you use torque spec given below. USA Made. Sold Individually.

Dan The Gear Man® Safety Note: Ring Gear Bolts are designed for a single use. They must be replaced after they are removed!!!

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
Single Use Only
Factory Torque
Threadlocker
Matching Parts
Applications

Tech Note 1: Single Use Only
For your safety, always replace Ring Gear Bolts!! They are designed for a single use. They must be replaced after they are removed!!!

Tech Note 2: Factory Torque
The factory recommended torque for QU40209 Bolt is 80-85 lb.-ft. (108-115 N-m). Tighten Bolts in a Crisscross pattern.

Tech Note 3: Threadlocker
Apply 242 Blue Threadlocker to the Bolt threads before installation.

Tech Note 4: Matching Parts
QU40002 Outer Pinion Slinger
QU40448 Inner Pinion Cup Oil Baffle
QU40028 Inner Pinion Bearing Slinger
QU40214 Dana 44 Cover Gasket
QU42028 Reusable Dana 44 Cover Gasket
S82194 RTV Sealant
QU40311 Dana 44 Differential & Pinion Shim Kit
QU40215 Dana 44 Pinion Seal for 1950’s-1990’s axles using shims for pinion bearing preload
Front Inner Axle Seals will vary by year/model, see our axle specific main page
QT1044 Inner Pinion Bearing Installer
QT1812 Outer Pinion Bearing Cup Installer
QT1818 Inner Bearing Cup Installer
QT1032 Differential Case Spreader

Applications:
Chevy/GMC Front Axle:
Dana 44 Closed Knuckle: 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969
Dana 44HD Closed Knuckle: 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969
Dana 44 Open Knuckle: 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972
Dana 44 Open Knuckle: 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

Dodge Front Axle:
Dana 44 Closed Knuckle: 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971
Dana 44HD Closed Knuckle: 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971
Dana 44 Open Knuckle: 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975
Dana 44 Live Spindle: 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979
Dana 44 Open Knuckle: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984
Dana 44 Open Knuckle and Central Axle Disconnect: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
Ram 1500 Dana 44: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Ram 2500 Dana 44: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
W150 with Dana 44 1978

Ford Front Axle:
Dana 44 Closed Knuckle: 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975
Dana 44HD Closed Knuckle: 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975
Bronco, F-100, F-150 Dana 44 Open Knuckle: 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979
F-250 Dana 44 Open Knuckle: 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979
Dana 35IFS: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

IHC Front Axle:
Dana 44 Closed Knuckle: 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975
Dana 44HD Closed Knuckle: 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972
Dana 44 Open Knuckle: 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

IHC Rear Axle:
Dana 44: 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

Jeep Front Axle:
Dana 44 Closed Knuckle: 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973
Dana 44 Open Knuckle: 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
JK Series Dana Super 30: 2007-Up

Jeep Rear Axle:
CJ Dana 44: 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, and 1986
J-Series Dana 44: 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
SUV Dana 44: 1986-Up