A Dana 44 was used mostly in 1/2 ton trucks.

Dana 60 (also 70?) were under the front of 1 tons. The old 1.5 ton is more or less as capable as newer 1 ton.

All depends what you’re trying to do and what you expect, but I’d look at larger components for the larger truck.

•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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