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Will a 72 K20 axle (dana 44?) fit on a 77 k10?
quick question- will a 72 k20 axle (dana 44?) fit on a 77 k10? Are the springs the same width apart, etc.? I owe the PO of my 77 stepside the front axle, and may buy a 72 k20 for parts. Thanks very much!!
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Re: Will a 72 K20 axle (dana 44?) fit on a 77 k10?
Yep, the front axle will bolt right in place with no mods. The rear axles do have a different spring width though.
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Re: Will a 72 K20 axle (dana 44?) fit on a 77 k10?
excellent, thank you! Isn't the 72 the closed knuckle design (less desirable?)
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Re: Will a 72 K20 axle (dana 44?) fit on a 77 k10?
Nope. The 69 was the last year that you should find the closed knuckle Dana 44.
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Re: Will a 72 K20 axle (dana 44?) fit on a 77 k10?
So it should be the same then as my 77ish K20? Not a bad axle if you ask me. Just a step below a dana 60. This 72 does have the useless Eaton rear. I think the frame and running gear is original, after looking at it yesterday. Thanks Jack!
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Re: Will a 72 K20 axle (dana 44?) fit on a 77 k10?
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Re: Will a 72 K20 axle (dana 44?) fit on a 77 k10?
Sorry Adam, no offense meant. Just saying that for the purposes of buying this truck, that's not a high demand part (I don't believe). Let me know if you want it
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Re: Will a 72 K20 axle (dana 44?) fit on a 77 k10?
Keep in mind the 72 d44 uses smaller shafts andu-joints and the hubs don't seal worth a ****. Just let him know its out of a 72 so when he needs parts he won't be baffled.
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Re: Will a 72 K20 axle (dana 44?) fit on a 77 k10?
Hi Doug. No, I was going to use the 44 to roll around what was left of my 77, that's all. Thanks for the info!
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