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Old 11-01-2007, 01:04 PM   #9
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Re: 70 3/4 ton 4 x 4 drum to disk question

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The bolt circle that the spindle bolts to on a drum brake knuckle, is clocked differantly than a disc brake knuckle. These bolts also hold the disc brake caliper mount on. So if you have a open knuckle d44 disc brake axle, swap everything from the knuckles out, onto your drum brake axle.
The black bird kit is a custom job so its alittle difrent. the cheepest and easest way will be for you to get a hole 3/4 axle from a 71 up truck with disk breaks and just switch from the knucles out. you should be able to get what you need for around $150
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