{"product_id":"full-width-ford-high-pinion-dana-44-truss-1","title":"Full Width Ford High Pinion Dana 44 Truss","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFull Width Ford High Pinion Dana 44 Truss (Truss Only)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe early Ford Dana 44 is a popular option due to it's wider width, availability with a matching 9\" rear, driverside drop, factory disc brakes (76+), many steering options, available locking hub options, and increased strength over the Dana 30 found in most TJs\/XJs. This truss is laser cut from 1\/4\" Mild Steel.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is *not* our \u003ca title=\"Full Width Ford HP Dana 44 Truss and Swap Kit\" href=\"https:\/\/nextventuremotorsports.com\/products\/full-width-dana-44-swap-kit-for-tjljxjmj\"\u003ecomplete swap kit\u003c\/a\u003e -- this product is the truss and only the truss. No brackets are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelding should be done by a competent welder\/shop. Some grinding may be required for best fit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1zAcRQpdadWYmCgJAvwT43GNbpm1Z6Zkk?usp=sharing\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn installation guide can be found by clicking here.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis truss was designed specifically around the 1976-1977 F-150 High Pinion Dana 44 housing; however we have seen it fitted to other years with modifications. Similar year F-250 Leaf sprung housings will require that the 'cast in' leaf spring pad be rounded out, and the truss will require grinding to fit around the longer driver side casting. Additional clearance for ribs in the oiling section of the housing will also be required.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure how to choose a front housing or need help identifying one? Check out The \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.therangerstation.com\/tech_library\/Dana44.shtml\"\u003eRanger Station\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRe-tubing of axle housing will likely be required for 1978-1979 Ford housings that have \"cast wedges\"; we highly recommend finding another axle housing if you already have a 78-79 housing (does *not* apply to housings from leaf-sprung trucks)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Axle swaps may require use of wheel adapters or new wheels depending on the desired lug pattern for your vehicle*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Front Truss Only \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eyou will need to source an axle housing of your own\u003c\/span\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e*PRODUCT SHIPS BARE METAL \u0026amp; UNWELDED*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Next Venture Motorsports LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57459495600433,"sku":"NV-00612-TO","price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/0522\/6545\/files\/20180413_125351_7adbff2d-653d-4973-9ed7-e53d64c2b64e.jpg?v=1794278304","url":"https:\/\/thejeephut.com\/products\/full-width-ford-high-pinion-dana-44-truss-1","provider":"JeepHut Offroad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}