1970 Chevy k20 front drums
 

Anyone know if these rear drums part number BrakeBest Select Brake Drum - 9625DGS from a dodge 3/4 ton van fit the front of my 1970 Chevy k20 with Dana 44 open knuckles front axle? I know there was an older thread but I want to make sure they fit good and work before I possibly buy them. Thanks

Re: 1970 Chevy k20 front drums
 

I am working toward this. That's what I have bought. If I beat you to it, I'll let you know.

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Ok thanks let me know if they work out for you then I’ll grab a set thanks.

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If you could also take pictures for me if they fit that would be great thanks.

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At my NAPA store I was sent home with the wrong Dana60 shoes twice. I brought my shoes in and the better parts man grabbed a book that had drawings and dimensions or various shoes. For an 8-lug it's all about the diameter and surface width. Your drums should have "max dia" stamped on the back edge. Mine said 12.125", so 12" drums allowing for 1/8" machining

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I am not sure about the open knuckle dana 44 with drums, but for my closed knuckle dana 44 on my 1967 K20, the Raybestos 2008R drums were a fit. I did have to drill out the lug holes and ream them as I have upgraded the studs to 9/16" but the drums themselves fit over the shoes perfectly. I believe that this drum was used on 1950's Chevy 3/4 tons, but I am not 100%.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...t=1744&jsn=727

Clay

Re: 1970 Chevy k20 front drums
 

Ok thanks probably won’t work I’m thinking I’ll possibly try the oreillys part number drums and see if they work if not I’ll probably return them.

Re: 1970 Chevy k20 front drums
 

a place called torque king 4x4 shows them (406)384-0270, they are quite pricey @ $283.98 each