I'm looking for new steering knuckles for a 1979 f250 hp Dana 44. My drivers side hole is wallered out due to PO'S lack of care. I've searched this site and googled. So far I haven't found a source. Apparently Reid makes new knuckles for the f150, but I can't use them for the f250 because the steering arms are different. Anyone have a source?

 

Have you checked the on line junk yard's to see if they can locate one for you?

 

I can get them used locally. I would rather buy new if there's a source.

 

Have you looked into companies that sell new ones drilled for crossover? Might be the route you have to go? Have you tried Dorman auto supply, or Rock Auto?

New and $$...Ford Heavy Duty Flat Top Dana 44 Knuckles

 

" Based on the Bronco disc brake knuckle and fit 1/2 and 3/4 ton brakes"
I would rather stay stock with my steering components. I just replaced all of my tie rods with moog. Using these knuckles would force me to go crossover. These are the Reid ones I mentioned earlier. Does Rock Auto sell stock knuckles? I'll have to look again.

 

Might have to buy those and get them to NOT drill them for cross over?

I only mentioned Doorman and Rock Auto as a possibility, I did not ck myself.

 

try napa..

 

I'm looking for confirmed sources. I stopped at Napa today per your recommendation and they don't carry them.
Rich, the knuckles you posted are based on a 1/2 ton axle. The steering arm is the wrong length. I would have to buy new tie rods again.

 

Well when you find them, post up the location for the rest of us. Have you looked into any possible repair of the wallered out hole?

You might just have to ream is out and up size the tie rod end? Or do a tie rod flip?

Rock Equipment Tie Rod Flip Kit | OK4WD

 

I'm half tempted to have a pattern maker make me a mold. If I could find someone willing to make the cast parts from the molds I could make a bunch of them. Not sure what's involved. I've got a bunch of research ahead of me.

 

Some choices but not new

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-F250-DANA-44-FLAT-TOP-KNUCKLES-CROSS-OVER-HIGH-STEERING-RIGHT-AND-LEFT-HAND-/370886934952?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item565a9581a8&vxp=mtr
Ford Flat Top Knuckles