8-Lug Disk Brake Conversion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

harrdawg54 · 01-27-2009, 06:51 PM

I am trying to convert my original dana-44 drum front to disk. I talked to a guy at Blackbirds Custom Trucks in spokane wa. and he said that it would be easiest if I do a knuckle out conversion. I found a donor 10-bolt for $150.00 and plan on taking all needed parts from it, however, I have never done any axle work and have no idea what I am doing. I was wondering if anyone could help me out with how to take it apart and other parts I might need. Pix would be a plus. Thanks in advance.

harrdawg54 · 01-28-2009, 04:25 PM

Nothing?

OldCreek · 01-29-2009, 12:54 PM

I've not done this conversion so I can't speak specifically. But, I have taken apart a Dana 60 front end. Just download a schematic of the axle. I found one at Pirate4x4 tech section and then just tear into it. It's not really that hard...maybe a bit intimidating before you start. Remember, if you ever get stuck...there are lots of guys on here who can coach you through it.

That last sentence has let me start many a project without too much trepidation.

01-27-2009, 06:51 PM	#1
harrdawg54 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sandpoint, Idaho Posts: 178	8-Lug Disk Brake Conversion I am trying to convert my original dana-44 drum front to disk. I talked to a guy at Blackbirds Custom Trucks in spokane wa. and he said that it would be easiest if I do a knuckle out conversion. I found a donor 10-bolt for $150.00 and plan on taking all needed parts from it, however, I have never done any axle work and have no idea what I am doing. I was wondering if anyone could help me out with how to take it apart and other parts I might need. Pix would be a plus. Thanks in advance. __________________ 1969 Chevy K20 Custom Camper 350, 4sp, 33's High on plans, Low on funds

01-28-2009, 04:25 PM	#2
harrdawg54 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sandpoint, Idaho Posts: 178	Re: 8-Lug Disk Brake Conversion Nothing? __________________ 1969 Chevy K20 Custom Camper 350, 4sp, 33's High on plans, Low on funds

01-29-2009, 12:54 PM	#3
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: 8-Lug Disk Brake Conversion I've not done this conversion so I can't speak specifically. But, I have taken apart a Dana 60 front end. Just download a schematic of the axle. I found one at Pirate4x4 tech section and then just tear into it. It's not really that hard...maybe a bit intimidating before you start. Remember, if you ever get stuck...there are lots of guys on here who can coach you through it. That last sentence has let me start many a project without too much trepidation. __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263



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