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Automotive axle
The Dana/Spicer model 53 is an automotive rear axle produced by Dana-Spicer used in medium to heavy duty truck applications. The Dana/Spicer model 53 (Dana 53) is a semi-float axle that was produced from 1947–1965, both with a 53 differential and wheel ends, and with a Dana 44 differential and Dana 53 wheel ends.