looking for axle part
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Fleet Mechanic
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looking for axle part
So I would like to go with a crossover steering system from bullet proof steering. I talked to them on the phone yesterday and it sounds like they recommend me getting a "high steer flat top knuckle" from a Chevy. They weren't sure of Ford d44 axles had them. So curious if anyone has one or knows where to get one at a reasonable price. My highboy has a 78 d44 front end dual piston calipers.
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So I would like to go with a crossover steering system from bullet proof steering. I talked to them on the phone yesterday and it sounds like they recommend me getting a "high steer flat top knuckle" from a Chevy. They weren't sure of Ford d44 axles had them. So curious if anyone has one or knows where to get one at a reasonable price. My highboy has a 78 d44 front end dual piston calipers.
On a side note most chevy/dodge knuckles have 6 studs and fords have 5 at least in a dana 60 front. The dana 44 is the same way. If so swapping to a chevy knuckle would create problems.
Here is the link to already drilled and tapped knuckles from WFO.
http://www.wfoconcepts.com/cr/Dana-4...3163/3167/3465
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doubtful, and i think a lot of ford knuckles lack the cast in flat machined area that most people drill and tap (at least from what i've seen). it can be done, just not as easy for some people who'd rather swap everything from the knuckles out.
i second just getting the knuckle from WFO, they are a great company to work with.
i second just getting the knuckle from WFO, they are a great company to work with.
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Fleet Mechanic
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The guys told me it had to do with the bends and angle of the crossover arm. He said that if I kept my stock one I'd get a little bumpsteer and if I swapped it out the knuckle I'd get the right angle so there would be no bumpsteer. It almost sounded like the guy I talked to had a highboy cuz he said he was a ford truck guy too and knew all the ins and outs of them.
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Sorry, do not know that answer for sure, but I believe that is what the diagram is for.
Have you cruised the advanced search option and looked at what some others are going?
Some discussion in here https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...+top+D44+cross
And have you looked at Sky Manufacturing for parts ?
Have you cruised the advanced search option and looked at what some others are going?
Some discussion in here https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...+top+D44+cross
And have you looked at Sky Manufacturing for parts ?
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Fleet Mechanic
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Thanks 77&79, ill look at Sky and ill read that link. Right after I register for classes here :P
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Fleet Mechanic
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Hey look what I found in seconds.lol
www.sky-manufacturing.com - Dana44CrossoverSteeringKitandReidKnuckle
www.sky-manufacturing.com - Dana44CrossoverSteeringKitandReidKnuckle
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Looks to me like you can have it machined flat, then drilled and tapped. No need to spend money on a knuckle if you don't have too.
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Fleet Mechanic
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Ok cool thanks Co! Ill see if anyone local can do it. Im pretty sure the guy at CNC brake parts right down the street can do it for me. Met him awhile back and we have been talking and BSing about all our projects and his grandson has a sweet mopar! But yea ill see whats up about drilling this thing out. I do like how that kit seems to be a bolt on though... It will cost me about $400-450 from bulletproof to do the crossover and they don't give me the knuckle or the pitman arm.... Wonder if I can get the other kit here without the knuckle.
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