Closed knuckle front axles.
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I was checking out a '73(I think) 1-ton Dodge truck that had Dana 70's front and rear. Of course the front axle is a closed knuckle, drum brake axle. Is there any way to convert it to disk? Has anyone been in one? I would imagine they are pretty stout pieces, but drum brakes on a truck used for hauling/towing would kinda scare me.
1969 Dart GTS 340 1969 Super Bee X9 N-96 1969 Coronet R/T X9 N-96 2015 Dodge Dart GT 2019 Ram 2500 Big Horn. Looking for the original block for my Bee. The last 4 are 7449
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Re: Closed knuckle front axles.
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02/02/13 03:14 PM
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It seems like the parts you want used to be advertised on the following website. I didn't see them listed today, but it may be worth contacting this guy to see if he can help you. (I've never bought anything from him) http://uglytruckling.com/index.htmIf you find the parts somewhere, please post back. I want to convert my axle also.
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Re: Closed knuckle front axles.
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02/02/13 08:45 PM
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My 70s D60s beg to differ. No Lockout. Yes lockout can be installed witch I forgot about but still full time setup. As for the bearings I was referring to the D44hd
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Re: Closed knuckle front axles.
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02/02/13 08:58 PM
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Just get a D60 and call it good. But it you debt plan on beating the not out of it an 80-93 D44hd from a 3/4 1-ton will work just fine. 75-79 are Full time axles with bad bearing design. No Lockout But you can swap outer shaft and knuckle out on a full time with a part time Pics
I didn't buy it yet. Was exploring the options with a drum brake front end. You will never find me putting a 44 under anything, especially if equipped with a real axle originally. I've seen them destroyed by a warmed over 360 and a stick. I've personally.destroyed one with a bone stock '69 440 and a stick. 44's are for 1/2 tons and automatic transmissions...
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Re: Closed knuckle front axles.
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02/03/13 12:05 AM
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Just get a D60 and call it good. But it you debt plan on beating the not out of it an 80-93 D44hd from a 3/4 1-ton will work just fine. 75-79 are Full time axles with bad bearing design. No Lockout But you can swap outer shaft and knuckle out on a full time with a part time Pics
I didn't buy it yet. Was exploring the options with a drum brake front end. You will never find me putting a 44 under anything, especially if equipped with a real axle originally. I've seen them destroyed by a warmed over 360 and a stick. I've personally.destroyed one with a bone stock '69 440 and a stick. 44's are for 1/2 tons and automatic transmissions...
Then you don't want a closed knuckle D70. Tracta Steering Joints aren't really your friends here.
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Re: Closed knuckle front axles.
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02/03/13 04:46 PM
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That looks like an older Dodge hypoid axle joint. Closed knuckle D70's have regular joints or was that from a late 50's Power Wagon D70?
My 73 w-300 had that goofy pieced together affair. The smaller 3/4 and 1/2 tons had u-joints as I recall.
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Re: Closed knuckle front axles.
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02/04/13 12:09 AM
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Yes if Its a d44 its open and has axle joints just drum breaks.
Incorrect. I had a closed knuckle Dana 44 with drum brakes. Was gonna try to convert it to disk, but just got a normal one instead. But it did have u-joints.
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