sources for rear gears etc.

[grumpyvette]

http://www.jawsgear.com/Ring_And_Pinion ... 90d837dc2d

http://www.drivetrain.com/rearend.html

http://www.drivetrainspecialists.com/ca ... ndp-2.html

http://www.drivetrainspecialists.com/ca ... ndp-1.html

http://www.precisiongear.com/dana36.htm

http://www.jegs.com/i/Richmond-Gear/836 ... tId=750830

http://www.ikerds.com/catalog/group14/group14.html

http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/vemp_0909_ ... index.html

http://www.progressiveautomotive.com/sweetrearaxle.htm

http://www.ikerds.com/miva/merchant.mvc ... de=400-078

http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch ... &x=41&y=12

http://www.richmondgear.com/catalogpdf/catpg05.pdf

http://www.richmondgear.com/catalogpdf/catpg03.pdf

http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog/?a ... =7&pcid=66

DANA 36 vs DANA 44

The C-4 Dana 36 was the only axle available in 1984 Corvettes. In 1985, Chevrolet brought out the Dana 44 which was similar to the 80-82 Corvette axle, but not interchangeable. The Dana 44 axle is considerably stronger, but not indestructible. The Dana 36 and the Dana 44 (44's in some autos and all manuals) axles were used through 1996.

The Dana 44 is much larger than the D36. The 44 has a larger, "beefier" carrier/components to handle larger (lower) ring and pinions, and increased torque.

603967 GM 44 REAR 1980 CORVETTE
605172 GM 36 REAR 1984 CORVETTE
605180 GM 36 REAR 1984 CORVETTE
605220 GM 44 REAR 1985-87 CORVETTE
605239 GM 36 REAR 1984-86 CORVETTE
605260 GM 36 REAR 1985-87 CORVETTE
605321 GM 36 REAR 1988-90 CORVETTE
605322 GM 44 REAR 1989 1/2-90 CORVETTE
605365 GM 44 REAR 1988-89 CORVETTE
605417 GM 44 REAR 1990-90 1/2 CORVETTE
605490 GM 36 REAR 1990 1/2-96 1/2 CORVETTE
605491 GM 44 REAR 1990-96 1/2 CORVETTE
605492 GM 44 REAR 1990 1/2 CORVETTE


Look at the size difference, especially at the case above the yokes:and NOTICE the DANA 36 has a centered upper cover bolt that the dana 44 does NOT HAVE

Dana 36

Dana 44

And visit

ikerds.com

Who were kind enough to supply the pics...