What are the Pros and Cons of a 1966 Dana 44 5F closed knuckle front differential? Is a closed knuckle better of worse then and open knuckle? Can a Closed knuckle be converted to Disc brakes? Thanks for the help!!
RE: 1966 K10 4X4 Disc Brakes Hi, I have a 61 K10 and have been thinking the same thing regarding disks on the front. As far as I know, all Chev and GMC 4x4's 60 to 66 used the same 445F front axle. (the 3/4 ton version used bigger eight bolt hubs). I like my original closed knuckle axle and will find a way to convert it to disks when I have the time to disassemble,measure and fabricate a system. I am sure there is a way to do it. (Never seen a kit for this). As for the pros / cons of closed vs. open knuckles --- The closed ones limit your turning radius - (wider circle). They are also harder to get parts for. Aside from that, they seem like a superior system to me. No external contamination of u joints, better lubrication, easier to keep up (just keep the oil level up). Am I missing something? crawler
RE: 1966 K10 4X4 Disc Brakes Snowman, Crawler, I haven't heard of anyone making a conversion kit for these front axle assemblies... There is a company (in Oregon I think) that makes a conversion for the closed hub Power Wagons. Here's their link, it will give an idea of what would be involved. http://uglytruckling.com/04_brakes_m37.html 64K10 http://mywebpage.netscape.com/wck10s/index.html
RE: 1966 K10 4X4 Disc Brakes Thanks guys for your help. Have found some good info on Kits, and will post shortly.
