8 lug 44

[NCJeeplover]

I'm new to the whole non uni-bearing axle world, so I need a little help. I have a 79 f100 front axle that I tried to convert to 8 lug. I bought a 79 f250 axle and swaped everything from the spindles out. When I went to put the c-clip on the axle the grove for the clip wasen't out to put it on. I pulled the axle out and the groves were diffrent. So then I went to swap it for the f250 axle and it was too long. I thought the axles were the same. I'm confused. The short shaft was the same save for the grove.

 

[NCJeeplover]

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[NCJeeplover]

8lug 44

I guess what I'm asking is are all full width 44 axles the same? I always thought they were. I guess not because I have two diffrent kinds now. When you buy hubs for 44 are they diffrent too? I was looking at the warn premium hubs and they just say 19 spline 44. I'm just asking if I brake an axle and need to go to the junkyard to get one.

 

[6BangBronk]

Jeez, can't believe you haven't had an answer on here?
Outers are same. Inners are different. If you measure a 3/4 ton from a 1/2 ton from ball joint to ball joint you'll see the difference.
Answer, swap outers, keep 1/2 ton inners... Also, (outers) outward are same except for knuckles of 3/4 are machined flat. Any more questions, PM.

Good luck from another Ford man...