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Old 01-02-2017, 04:33 PM   #1
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68 K10 front axle swap (from 77)

I found a Dana 44 front end with the same gear ratio locally. Seller tells me it's a 6 lug axle too. Other than the brake master and crossover steering parts, are there any other things I need to consider? I'm not really sure how the front axles differ through the years.
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Old 01-02-2017, 06:20 PM   #2
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Re: 68 K10 front axle swap (from 77)

Nevermind. It turns out it was stolen from the seller before I could buy it.

I'm still open to any advice on what a good front axle to be looking for might be.
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Old 01-03-2017, 02:06 AM   #3
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Re: 68 K10 front axle swap (from 77)

I believe the axle should bolt right in,And i think the brake line fitting is different on the caliper end but thats it.
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Re: 68 K10 front axle swap (from 77)

Okay. Seems like it should be pretty straight forward. I was planning on getting a booster/master cylinder/proportioning valve from a later model as well. The steering is the part that makes me nervous. I really kind of like not having anything hanging on the engine, so I'd like to retain the manual steering if I can. Not sure how well the current gear box will work with a newer axle though.
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Old 01-05-2017, 04:40 AM   #5
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Re: 68 K10 front axle swap (from 77)

You might have better luck in the 4x4 part of the forum http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...splay.php?f=30 those guys know more then i do.
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