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Old Aug 4, 2019 | 12:13 PM
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Does that front axle have open or closed knuckles?
 
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Old Aug 4, 2019 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by hotfalcoon
Does that front axle have open or closed knuckles?

All F100 4x4 leaf spring front axles from 59 to 65 were closed knuckle. All 1/2 ton 4x4s 66 to 79 had coil springs. So unless it was modified or pieced together it should be closed knuckle with drum brackes.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2019 | 10:27 PM
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You are almost right, I am asking because the transfer case is not period correct and the cross member modified, so it’s possible the front axle could be modified from it’s stock configuration.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2019 | 11:20 PM
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It is closed knuckle from little I know about 4 wheel drive. Meant to shoot pics but when the sun goes down I am multi tasking on other projects. Sure will be nice when the weather decides to cool off a bit.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2019 | 11:16 PM
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Here are the pics of the shifter arms that I went to Vegas to get/ Do these look right? Here is the closed knuckle.
not sure if these are correct

 
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Old Aug 6, 2019 | 11:08 AM
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The shifter/linkage on the bottom is the correct one for 59-60 4x4's. The axle looks correct also, as I believe the kingpin bolt pattern for later closed knuckle 44's was a trapezoid shape, vs. rectangular for the 59-60.
 
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Here is a couple pics of the transfer case cross member on the ‘75 frame
 
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Old Aug 6, 2019 | 10:48 PM
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hotfalcoon that crossmember does look the same, like you said. Thanks for the pic.I have another cab coming, so when I pull this one off I will be able to see the mess with the metal work on the crossmember and determine what needs to be done. Byrd.dog thanks
 
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Old Aug 24, 2019 | 05:13 PM
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Here is the replacement cab for this project. My buddy still has to pull it and deliver it to me. It has a few issues but they are repairable.

Next in line at the gantry

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it needs some repair but not bad
 
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Looks to be a really nice unmolested cab.
 
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