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gunslinger · 03-03-2009, 12:18 AM

Thanks for the info guys. I have already swapped the front drums over to disc brakes from a '72 3/4 ton 4x4. The rear drums were also much wider on the '72 which I believe had the HO72 not the 52 so I swapped those as well. The truck stops so hard and straight it's unbelievable, so it was well worth the work. Im adding a soft locker up front. The rear already had a NO-SPIN. I was not going to lock the front but I really enjoyed the lockers in my Rubicon. I will post up some pics of my ride when I get a chance. I think you guys will like it. 25,000 original miles documented and it shows. Some people get really upset over modifying something this original, but I am proud to use this truck for what it was intended for. I have kept every stock part removed from the truck which was originally built for the fire dept. and it still looks unchanged besides having a bed instead of the fire dept work box behind the cab. Yes, I drive it every day. Old school steel for sure.

03-03-2009, 12:18 AM	#5
gunslinger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ventura, CA Posts: 24	Re: Dana 44 front axle Thanks for the info guys. I have already swapped the front drums over to disc brakes from a '72 3/4 ton 4x4. The rear drums were also much wider on the '72 which I believe had the HO72 not the 52 so I swapped those as well. The truck stops so hard and straight it's unbelievable, so it was well worth the work. Im adding a soft locker up front. The rear already had a NO-SPIN. I was not going to lock the front but I really enjoyed the lockers in my Rubicon. I will post up some pics of my ride when I get a chance. I think you guys will like it. 25,000 original miles documented and it shows. Some people get really upset over modifying something this original, but I am proud to use this truck for what it was intended for. I have kept every stock part removed from the truck which was originally built for the fire dept. and it still looks unchanged besides having a bed instead of the fire dept work box behind the cab. Yes, I drive it every day. Old school steel for sure.