Is the Ranger Super Runner kit compatible with a D44 TTB?

[LonesomeSTX]

I was planning on cutting down a D44 TTB for my ranger build. Will all the Super lift Super Runner components bolt to it?

 

[LonesomeSTX]

Sorry, I should have been more specific. I want to know if the radius arms and brackets intended for the Ranger will bolt on to the D44.

 

[4x4junkie]

There is almost no benefit to cutting down a D44 vs bolting in a D35 (bigger brakes and more rugged wheelbearings are about it, which you can get just by doing a D44 knuckles swap on a D35).

To answer your Q though, yes, the D35/D28 radius arms and stuff can work on the D44. You'll need a washer to put inbetween there because the D44 beam is a little under 1/4" narrower than the D35 beam. Also the D44 puts the tierod under the knuckle whereas the D35 has it on top.

Take a look at this page where I did this same swap years ago. My regret is narrowing it, I actually should've left it full-width.
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Dana44TTBconversion.htm

 

[LonesomeSTX]

That is actually the article that inspired this biuld. I prefer the TTB front ends and I figured with the power plant I am going to run a D44 was a good choice. I see what you are saying about using the knuckles, but I do not have a D35 laying around. Will the drop pivot brackets from the kit bolt up with no mods to the TTB housings?

 

[4x4junkie]

If you're narrowing it, no no mods should be needed outside of the narrowing. If you leave it full width, then ideally you would lengthen the beams 1" each side at the pivots due to a difference in lateral spacing of the pivots between the Ranger and the F-150.

If you already have a D44 laying around (and can't find a D35 for whatever reason), then I'd say go for it. Only one custom axle shaft is needed, although you will still need to source a stock D35 shaft from somewhere for the other side.

 

[LonesomeSTX]

Thanks. I was wondering about the shafts.