The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1967 - 1972 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 02-27-2021, 11:06 AM   #1
ssjody
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Union, KY
Posts: 33
68 K20 Dana 44 Closed Knuckle Disc Brake Conversion

Been working on this Dana 44 closed knuckle disc brake conversion over the last couple weeks and finally got it done. Man! what a difference!
Attached Images
   
ssjody is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-27-2021, 12:49 PM   #2
57taskforce
All about them K’s
 
57taskforce's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Farmington, New Mexico
Posts: 6,229
Re: 68 K20 Dana 44 Closed Knuckle Disc Brake Conversion

Hell yea man, nice work. That looks awesome. I can definitely appreciate this route rather than a later axle swap.
__________________
Tyler
'57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888
'72 K20 Cheyenne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879
‘69 K10 SWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206
'98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 315/75/16's
‘87 IROC-Z all original 50K mile survivor TPI 305 IROC Blue
‘10 Camaro 2SS/RS Aqua Blue Metallic #93 -version 2.0
57taskforce is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-27-2021, 03:13 PM   #3
gmc684x4
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Whitehorse yukon
Posts: 1,218
Re: 68 K20 Dana 44 Closed Knuckle Disc Brake Conversion

Did you make your own brackets ?
Looks great
gmc684x4 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-27-2021, 06:32 PM   #4
ssjody
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Union, KY
Posts: 33
Re: 68 K20 Dana 44 Closed Knuckle Disc Brake Conversion

Quote:
Originally Posted by gmc684x4 View Post
Did you make your own brackets ?
Looks great
No. I bought a kit from TheRamManInc.com. Worked very well!
ssjody is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-27-2021, 10:59 PM   #5
i82much
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Bowie, MD
Posts: 313
Re: 68 K20 Dana 44 Closed Knuckle Disc Brake Conversion

i like most of the quirks and inconveniences of old cars and trucks, it is part of their character. but disc brakes are one modernization i fully support. one reason i went with a 72 was for the original disc brakes.
i82much is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-28-2021, 02:50 PM   #6
gmc684x4
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Whitehorse yukon
Posts: 1,218
Re: 68 K20 Dana 44 Closed Knuckle Disc Brake Conversion

I looked at ram mechanic I did not see this kit on there
gmc684x4 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-28-2021, 03:38 PM   #7
ssjody
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Union, KY
Posts: 33
Re: 68 K20 Dana 44 Closed Knuckle Disc Brake Conversion

Quote:
Originally Posted by gmc684x4 View Post
I looked at ram mechanic I did not see this kit on there
You have to call them. They don't list them on their site
ssjody is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-14-2021, 11:07 AM   #8
thelonerife
Senior Member
 
thelonerife's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Clarksville TN 37043
Posts: 8,702
Re: 68 K20 Dana 44 Closed Knuckle Disc Brake Conversion

I wanna do this to my 68. Looks great
thelonerife is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-25-2021, 06:04 PM   #9
thelonerife
Senior Member
 
thelonerife's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Clarksville TN 37043
Posts: 8,702
Re: 68 K20 Dana 44 Closed Knuckle Disc Brake Conversion

Do you have a link to their site? I keep getting Dodge mechanics. lol
thelonerife is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-25-2021, 06:11 PM   #10
ssjody
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Union, KY
Posts: 33
Re: 68 K20 Dana 44 Closed Knuckle Disc Brake Conversion

Quote:
Originally Posted by thelonerife View Post
Do you have a link to their site? I keep getting Dodge mechanics. lol
Yes, the site is https://therammaninc.com You'll have to call them to order it. They don't list the kit on their website
ssjody is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-25-2021, 06:13 PM   #11
thelonerife
Senior Member
 
thelonerife's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Clarksville TN 37043
Posts: 8,702
Re: 68 K20 Dana 44 Closed Knuckle Disc Brake Conversion

found it.
thelonerife is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-25-2021, 06:14 PM   #12
thelonerife
Senior Member
 
thelonerife's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Clarksville TN 37043
Posts: 8,702
Re: 68 K20 Dana 44 Closed Knuckle Disc Brake Conversion

thanks a lot.
thelonerife is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-28-2021, 11:46 PM   #13
Hotcorner
Registered User
 
Hotcorner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Posts: 892
Re: 68 K20 Dana 44 Closed Knuckle Disc Brake Conversion

Quote:
Originally Posted by ssjody View Post
Yes, the site is https://therammaninc.com You'll have to call them to order it. They don't list the kit on their website
Nice! How muck is the kit?
__________________
1969 GMC K25
2007 Chevy 2500HD Classic Duramax
1999 Tahoe 2DR 4WD Base Model 5.7l
Hotcorner is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-29-2021, 08:11 AM   #14
ssjody
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Union, KY
Posts: 33
Re: 68 K20 Dana 44 Closed Knuckle Disc Brake Conversion

Quote:
Originally Posted by Hotcorner View Post
Nice! How muck is the kit?
It was around 800ish. I forget the exact amount
ssjody is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:49 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com