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!!
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1966 K10 4X4 Disc Brake Conversion
- Thread starter SnowmanCO
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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
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
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