Big ball disc brake dana 44 disc brake conversion
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Big ball disc brake dana 44 disc brake conversion
I know this subject has been beat to death, but here I go anyway. I have a 75 f250 with a dana 44hd closed knuckle. Does anyone have an opinion on trying to convert to disc brakes using the wilwood d52 dual piston gm caliper, I am thinking this would give considerably more clearance for the knuckle.
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I would think using a factory Ford disc brake front end would be the way to go.
Years back I put a '76 F-250 open knuckle disc brake front axle under a '68 F-250 to replace a closed knuckle drum brake front end. As I remember,with the exception of the hard line to flex line brake connections and changing the master cylinder, the front end swap was a nut and bolt changeover.
My '68 would eat a set of trunion (king pin) bearings every year. Going to the open knuckle and getting disc brakes in the deal was a no brainer for me.
I can't see using off brand and conversion parts to do what the factory has done.
Years back I put a '76 F-250 open knuckle disc brake front axle under a '68 F-250 to replace a closed knuckle drum brake front end. As I remember,with the exception of the hard line to flex line brake connections and changing the master cylinder, the front end swap was a nut and bolt changeover.
My '68 would eat a set of trunion (king pin) bearings every year. Going to the open knuckle and getting disc brakes in the deal was a no brainer for me.
I can't see using off brand and conversion parts to do what the factory has done.
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78/79 dana 44 is the way to go. Where do you live? I have one on my highboy ill be selling. I also get them at the pick n pull for about $250. Also, I hate the closed knuckle ones because ive had 3 friends break them just driving down a dirt road. All the time and money spent on converting it you could just upgrade and never have to worry. Ill have to find the pics of where they broke the closed knuckle. But that's why everyone wants the open ones.
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I can't believe the is still being discussed. I do not understand why you would want to even think about it. The axle you're dreaming of was already made by the factory as mentioned above. I bought a d44 a while back with big hubs and disc brakes for $125. I woulda donated it to ya to save some headaches. Even though the 78/79 swap is the way to go I understand if you don't want to get into the steering swap.
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Im not dreaming of an axle, Im asking about disc brakes. And I typically do not post on these forums because overwhelming the answers are not on topic. I am fully aware of the high pinion dana 44 with disc brakes on it. 10 more people can post the same thing, and I will still know about them. And its still not the point. Thank you very much
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Maybe this will answer your question? Looks like it can be done.
Dana 44 Front Disc Brake Swap - 4-Wheel & Off-Road Magazine
https://lugnut4x4.com/product/dana-6...onversion-kit/
Closed Knuckle D44 8-lug Disc Brake Conversion | BinderPlanet
axles ford a 75 f-250 w/ closed knuckle D44 front,need help w/disc brake conversion - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum
Dana 44 Front Disc Brake Swap - 4-Wheel & Off-Road Magazine
https://lugnut4x4.com/product/dana-6...onversion-kit/
Closed Knuckle D44 8-lug Disc Brake Conversion | BinderPlanet
axles ford a 75 f-250 w/ closed knuckle D44 front,need help w/disc brake conversion - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum
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I apologize for hijacking this thread, but it is a more recent one with comments. I'm looking for an open knuckle D44HD or D60 to replace the closed knuckle D44 on my '75 F250. I broke both axles last week, and they are pretty much impossible to find.
Anyone know where I can find one?
Anyone know where I can find one?
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