Closed knuckle to open knuckle Dana 44 questions

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I guess it would depend upon how much "interference" there is, and how much would need to be removed?
Personally, I would rather see the bushing turned (enlarged) if there is enough material there to do it. Modifying something like the axle makes it harder to get a replacement if you would happen to break one. You are more likely to need a new axle someday than the bushing.
I am always careful about which part gets modified when multiple parts need to fit together.