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Old 02-20-2015, 01:05 AM   #1
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Post Dana 44 close knuckle interchangeable with open knuckle??

Hi I have a 44 closed knuckle and I know they are stronger internally (spline gears). can I put all of the internals from the clothes knuckle into the open knuckle??
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Old 02-20-2015, 08:53 AM   #2
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Re: Dana 44 close knuckle interchangeable with open knuckle??

Good question. I would think some custom outer axle stub work would be required since the big difference is in the u-joints and maybe length. If the spline gears are different you have to start with closed knuckle inners
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Re: Dana 44 close knuckle interchangeable with open knuckle??

??? we talking hubs? axles?
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Old 02-20-2015, 03:14 PM   #4
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Re: Dana 44 close knuckle interchangeable with open knuckle??

Ok that helps a little special-k..
And I'm talking about everything 61k10
I have a compleat danna 44 closed knuckle and want to put ring pinion ales ect..
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