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Originally Posted by Chevrolet_Racer
So I've done my searching around on here, and the front diff out of this truck is the closed knuckle dana 44 I believe. Obviously it has drum brakes on it, and I am wanting to convert to discs. From what I understand the easiest/cheapest way to do this is switch a later model front diff from a K20 into it? Could someone explain or correct me on which 8-lug front differential I need to make this work. Also adding power steering would be awesome, but I'm not trying to re-invent the wheel here. Any thoughts would be awesome. And if there is already a thread about all these topics that I missed, I would love the link to that. Appreciate the input
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70s. Front diff. It'll be an open knuckle. If your looking for a real 4x4 monster. You can look for a d44. With a flat top pas anger knuckle so you can do cross over steering. The closed knuckle axles are fine IMO. They just don't have the best turning. I'm not sure if you have to change the steering box but I think you do... captn fab offers a conversion plate to adapt a late model power steering box. But them u need power steering pump...and brackets for a inline 6.. which are pricey unless you can fab your own. Good luck and sweet build. It's cool to see you restoring the truck to its former glory. And glad your keeping the Half dozen in a row power plant
