- The Dana 44 axle came out after World War II and was used in both the front and rear axles in vehicles produced by Jeep, International Harvester and Ford. The Dana 44 was used as the rear axle in some Honda Passports and Isuzu Rodeos. The first Dana 44s produced had 10- or 19-spline axle shafts. In 1972, the Dana 44 was changed to a 30-spline axle shaft. The Dana 44 was available in gear ratios that ranged from 2.72:1 to 5.89:1.
- The Dana 60 was designed for more heavy-duty use than the Dana 44. The Dana 60 was introduced in the 1950s. The Dana 60 could be found in the rear of many full-size trucks made by Dodge, Ford and General Motors, among others. The Dana 60 had a 9.75-inch ring gear diameter. The Dana 60 was available in gear ratios ranging from 3.31:1 to 7.17:1.
- Dana axles are a popular item among automobile enthusiasts. The Dana axle is used as an upgrade for vehicles manufactured with weaker axles.
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