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**CUSTOM/10** · 03-29-2014, 07:50 AM

Is this an open or closed knuckle front end ?

If open I believe you can change the hub to a later model even a 10 bolt but you have to change the spindle, bearings as an assembly. And if you use a 10 bolt the outer stub axle must be changed also because the spline is different..

I've done this but it was a looooong time ago !

Gary

03-29-2014, 07:50 AM	#7
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,799	Re: Dana 44 help Is this an open or closed knuckle front end ? If open I believe you can change the hub to a later model even a 10 bolt but you have to change the spindle, bearings as an assembly. And if you use a 10 bolt the outer stub axle must be changed also because the spline is different.. I've done this but it was a looooong time ago ! Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859 Last edited by CUSTOM/10; 03-29-2014 at 08:47 AM.