misfit
1/2 ton status
was at the junkyard and saw a 69-70 1/2 ton chevy, and the front axle was closed knuckle, with drum brakes. what the heck is that?
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what front axle is this???
- Thread starter misfit
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Should be the D44, which is what GM had on the pre 71 trucks. All were the closed knuckle and drum brakes like you saw. If you ever have a truck with this axle, convert it over to an open knuckle, disc brake front from a newer truck.
californiak5
1/2 ton status
I have one on my 70 now. Dosen't stop for sh!! . I am putting on a HD D44 with disc brakes out of a 76 3/4 ton really soon. I would love to go with a D60 but those things are $$$$$$.
See Ya,
Keith
Born to Drive My K5
See Ya,
Keith
