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62 short step · 08-06-2007, 07:22 PM

I'm finally changing out the old closed knuckle d 44 for a corp 10 with disc brakes. Here are a few pics. Look at the pic with the pin & bushing, can't believe I was driving it like that!! Scary

. Waiting for the new parts to come in so I can get it back together. I think I will go ahead and put power steering now while I have it torn apart. Should drive like a million bucks when done. If anyone has done this before and wants to share any info I would appreciate it. Jeremy.

msgross · 08-06-2007, 07:54 PM

I did this same swap on my 68 K-10. You will need 3" wide U-bolts since the old Dana 44's were 2.75". I did use my top plates but it was a PITA since I basically had to squeeze the U-bolts together to slide them on and then add the nuts. The Banjo bolts (Calipers) and brake hoses are metric on them. That's as far as I have gotten. Check out my build thread for pics.... Good luck. I also went ahead and added urethane bushings and ORD shackles while it was apart...

62 short step · 08-06-2007, 08:00 PM

Did you get the bushings for your stock leaf springs? Are they just a standard size?

msgross · 08-06-2007, 08:13 PM

mine where.... I had some issues since I had HD springs. I would measure you eyelets (width and length) and bolt width and call them. Them can tell you what there package has in it. Pretty easy installing but a pain to take the old one's out... I used Energy Suspension out of California.

62 short step · 08-06-2007, 10:40 PM

Thanks for the info!

62 short step · 08-17-2007, 07:58 PM

Well I got my other axle under the truck. What length brake hoses will I need? The guy I got the axle from left the stock ones on it, they will bolt up but there is no room for turning the steering from lock to lock. The axle came from a 87 k-5 blazer, I guess get some longer ones from a lift kit supplier?

msgross · 08-17-2007, 08:51 PM

that or get some relocator brackets

any pics

62 short step · 08-19-2007, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

that or get some relocator brackets

any pics

No pics yet. I need to order some new hard brake lines from Inline tube to separate the front from the rear. It will be alot safer with the dual master!! I guess I could go to napa to get brake lines but I've never flared lines before. Is it hard to do?

msgross · 08-20-2007, 10:14 AM

NAPA has pre-flared lines too... You just need to know how long you need. They also make them in Poly-Armor (spelling) which is coated to prevent rust.... I bought two 3/8" lines for a fuel line from them...

Never flared & bent lines myself, with an empty frame or a lift I might try it but on a built truck it would be a pain. Inline sells SS kits for less then $200, seems worth it to me to buy that...

62 short step · 08-20-2007, 11:51 AM

What size are the stock brake lines? 1/4 or 3/16?

msgross · 08-20-2007, 06:45 PM

they were mixed sizes on my 68. can't remember the difference but it was like 3/16 up front, 1/4 going to the back and 3/16 on the back axle.... don't take my word though, I trashed them a few months ago....

62 short step · 08-20-2007, 08:27 PM

No problem, I'll just take some with me when I go to Napa. How is your truck coming along?

msgross · 08-20-2007, 08:42 PM

mine's sitting in the garage waiting for more funds to develop! I am going to get the inline SS setup since I have heard that they have quality pieces...

62 short step · 08-20-2007, 10:04 PM

I know what you mean about the funds, thats why I'm finally putting this axle in, had to save a few bucks!!

08-06-2007, 07:22 PM	#1
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	front axle I'm finally changing out the old closed knuckle d 44 for a corp 10 with disc brakes. Here are a few pics. Look at the pic with the pin & bushing, can't believe I was driving it like that!! Scary . Waiting for the new parts to come in so I can get it back together. I think I will go ahead and put power steering now while I have it torn apart. Should drive like a million bucks when done. If anyone has done this before and wants to share any info I would appreciate it. Jeremy. Attached Images

08-06-2007, 07:54 PM	#2
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: front axle I did this same swap on my 68 K-10. You will need 3" wide U-bolts since the old Dana 44's were 2.75". I did use my top plates but it was a PITA since I basically had to squeeze the U-bolts together to slide them on and then add the nuts. The Banjo bolts (Calipers) and brake hoses are metric on them. That's as far as I have gotten. Check out my build thread for pics.... Good luck. I also went ahead and added urethane bushings and ORD shackles while it was apart... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 08-06-2007 at 07:55 PM.

08-06-2007, 08:00 PM	#3
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: front axle Did you get the bushings for your stock leaf springs? Are they just a standard size?

08-06-2007, 08:13 PM	#4
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: front axle mine where.... I had some issues since I had HD springs. I would measure you eyelets (width and length) and bolt width and call them. Them can tell you what there package has in it. Pretty easy installing but a pain to take the old one's out... I used Energy Suspension out of California. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

08-06-2007, 10:40 PM	#5
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: front axle Thanks for the info!

08-17-2007, 07:58 PM	#6
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: front axle Well I got my other axle under the truck. What length brake hoses will I need? The guy I got the axle from left the stock ones on it, they will bolt up but there is no room for turning the steering from lock to lock. The axle came from a 87 k-5 blazer, I guess get some longer ones from a lift kit supplier?

08-17-2007, 08:51 PM	#7
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: front axle that or get some relocator brackets any pics __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 08-17-2007 at 08:52 PM.

08-20-2007, 10:14 AM	#9
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: front axle NAPA has pre-flared lines too... You just need to know how long you need. They also make them in Poly-Armor (spelling) which is coated to prevent rust.... I bought two 3/8" lines for a fuel line from them... Never flared & bent lines myself, with an empty frame or a lift I might try it but on a built truck it would be a pain. Inline sells SS kits for less then $200, seems worth it to me to buy that... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

08-20-2007, 11:51 AM	#10
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: front axle What size are the stock brake lines? 1/4 or 3/16?

08-20-2007, 06:45 PM	#11
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: front axle they were mixed sizes on my 68. can't remember the difference but it was like 3/16 up front, 1/4 going to the back and 3/16 on the back axle.... don't take my word though, I trashed them a few months ago.... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

08-20-2007, 08:27 PM	#12
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: front axle No problem, I'll just take some with me when I go to Napa. How is your truck coming along?

08-20-2007, 08:42 PM	#13
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: front axle mine's sitting in the garage waiting for more funds to develop! I am going to get the inline SS setup since I have heard that they have quality pieces... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 08-20-2007 at 08:42 PM.

08-20-2007, 10:04 PM	#14
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: front axle I know what you mean about the funds, thats why I'm finally putting this axle in, had to save a few bucks!!



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