The first Dana 44 was an offset CJ-3A or early CJ-5 Dana 44. This axle was beefed up with a 30-spline Detroit Locker, a Warn full-float kit, Chevy caliper ... a huge and ugly truss in an attempt ...

Although this particular conversion was performed on a Land Cruiser, the information is applicable to any vehicle with the popular Dana 44 front axle using Chevy or Jeep Wagoneer knuckles.