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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 12:23 PM
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Front discs for '66 4WD

Does anyone know where I can get a front disc conversion kit for my '66 F100 4WD?? I'd prefer not to go boneyard hunting for the parts.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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Ouch that is a tall order. As far as I know there hasn't been a site to sell the brackets required to bolt the correct parts on. I am sure you can find more info if we knew what front alxe you have and we'll go from there. Have you checked with Currie though?
 
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 09:49 PM
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There are no kits or a scrounge it your self parts list for the F100 with a closed knuckle drum brake 44. Common cure is to replace the front 44 with a later unit that all ready has discs. Up to 79 is basically the same.

There are Kits for F250 44s with closed knuckles.

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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 10:53 PM
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Heres is a link to a site that specializes in early 4x4 disc conversions.

4x4 Front Differential Disc Brake Kits

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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 09:54 AM
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I found this option, 1966-1972 Ford F-100 (4WD); <br>Non-Power Disc Brake Conversion Kit (Front) ...think this would work for my application??
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 10:23 AM
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Hmm... I am not sure since I haven't installed one. If anything call them with your specific information and see what they have to say. Ask everything you can think of to include return policies if the kit doesn't work for your truck. What is the worst they can say?
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by garbz2
There are no kits or a scrounge it your self parts list for the F100 with a closed knuckle drum brake 44. Common cure is to replace the front 44 with a later unit that all ready has discs. Up to 79 is basically the same.

There are Kits for F250 44s with closed knuckles.

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My 66 100 has open knuckles on the front end. I agree about finfing a replacement front axle with the discs on it.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 01:12 PM
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I think you buy a remain axle from Currie for a tad more then that. Well maybe it is better to call them LOL Currie Enterprises Racing Rear End Categories I didn't think you could make a 9" front axle though...
 
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Every time I'm at Pick-n-Pull, there is always a 76-79 F150 4X4 in there with a disc brake Dana 44. That would be the way to go. Cheap and easy.
 
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