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Phil's '88 Big Blue Build Thread

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Phil513 said:
Well, I have a call out for a complete 10 bolt so I can do all this stuff off the truck. He hasn't gotten back with me, but I have seen lots of 6 lug 10 bolts, not really worried about finding one.
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Wagoneers use the same spindle pattern, have flat tops on them. Might research the years
 
82355 said:
They don't come on 10 bolts.

Only on early Dana 44's.

Martin
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But, can't I take the knuckle off the 10 bolt, and send it to ORD or DIY4X and have it machined, like they advertise?

Actually, it would probably be cheaper for me to buy yours, now that I'm thinking about it. lol.
 
Phil513 said:
But, can't I take the knuckle off the 10 bolt, and send it to ORD or DIY4X and have it machined, like they advertise?

Actually, it would probably be cheaper for me to buy yours, now that I'm thinking about it. lol.
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It has to be a flat top to start, they just clean it up
 
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The area where the left most stud is doesn't exist on a non flatty
 
If Martin doesn't have one, check fleabay

They sell for $50 here in Denver
 
So I have done several crossovers on half ton stuff. I really think the Reid knuckle along with the arm that has the extra hole is worth it. I have seen several broken studs on just a conventional flat top knuckle.

Of course the flip side is i know guys who have run years with zero problems.

If planning on hydro assist ( yes I know it's on the tie rod) I would try to get a Reid knuckle
 
blazinzuk said:
So I have done several crossovers on half ton stuff. I really think the Reid knuckle along with the arm that has the extra hole is worth it. I have seen several broken studs on just a conventional flat top knuckle.

Of course the flip side is i know guys who have run years with zero problems.

If planning on hydro assist ( yes I know it's on the tie rod) I would try to get a Reid knuckle
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I'm putting a locker in the front, but I just have 35's. My plan is to go without hydro assist at first, and add it if I need it. But my plans don't have a great history. lol.
 
Phil513 said:
Ah. Sorry for the stupid question(s), seems like all mine are way behind the curve, they never made a crossover steering version, so why the flat top?
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Who knows dodges and jeeps all had flat tops for many moons on their 44s. No idea why Chevy switched. Probably just one less machining process
 
At $259, the Reid knuckle is not disagreeable
 
Basically this is my thought.

Crossover steering is one of the best mods you can do.

If you can it's best to get the fancy knuckle, if you can't afford it or just don't wanna spend the money, then do a machined knuckle.

I intend to keep my 10 bolt. I will get the Reid knuckle cause it's going to my daughter in 6 years or so. I have had issues with the studs breaking before, since it's gonna be my little girls truck eventually I wanna spend money on upgrades that increase safety and longevity. I think the Reid knuckle does so
 
blazinzuk said:
Basically this is my thought.

Crossover steering is one of the best mods you can do.

If you can it's best to get the fancy knuckle, if you can't afford it or just don't wanna spend the money, then do a machined knuckle.

I intend to keep my 10 bolt. I will get the Reid knuckle cause it's going to my daughter in 6 years or so. I have had issues with the studs breaking before, since it's gonna be my little girls truck eventually I wanna spend money on upgrades that increase safety and longevity. I think the Reid knuckle does so
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That makes sense. And I just saved $300 bucks or so on my CV driveshaft thread. lol.
 
Plus it shows up ready to install


I saved money on front springs, bought chromemoly D44 shafts instead.
Yay upgrades!
 
I just really appreciate everyone's patience with me, and that I'm not getting bodyslammed for all the stuff I don't know.

Thank you all for your help and advice.
 
Phil513 said:
I just really appreciate everyone's patience with me, and that I'm not getting bodyslammed for all the stuff I don't know.

Thank you all for your help and advice.
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I for one am happy to help. I still learn a lot discussing things, even if I already did something similar

Glad you are so eager to find the information
 
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