Dana 44 front on a 1981?

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The knuckles used for crossover steering were used through '75-'76. They ended before the D44 did.

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I don't know the exact start year. I don't know when they stopped using closed knuckle axles in the K-trucks. Maybe '70?
all i know is my 78 axle and my 80 have different knuckles but that could be becuase the shafts are different and the tubes are also different diameter
NVM I think its just a shape/design difference based on a video i watched just now
 
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The knuckles used for crossover steering were used through '75-'76. They ended before the D44 did.

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I don't know the exact start year. I don't know when they stopped using closed knuckle axles in the K-trucks. Maybe '70?
so are closed knuckle axles are what i would need to utilize the high crossover steering ? sorry if this is redundant....lol. and thank you
 

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all i know is my 78 axle and my 80 have different knuckles but that could be becuase the shafts are different and the tubes are also different diameter
NVM I think its just a shape/design difference based on a video i watched just now
haaaahaaaaa! well good to know....lmao.
 

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77 K25 d44
no idea ratio tho

I also have a 78 k10 with d44
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Also for fun, a rear D60 semi float 5x5.5 4.10 from a 67-72 ish f series
are the 44's for sale ? and whats the prices if so, and while im at it where is location? to get idea on shipping...lol. if for sale ....
 

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They are the original axles. The whole truck is original, right down to the factory CB radio. It has the 292 I6 and not a V8. I was told to keep the I6 292 because it is rare engine for those trucks. Not sure but I have never seen a 292 in an 1981. I have seen the 250 but not the 292. Any idea if that is true? I was going to pull it because it needs to be rebuilt and put my 454 in there instead. It’s the SM465 with the 208 I think. It’s not the 205 and I haven’t checked but it’s definitely the smaller aluminum case. I want to make it into the Fall Guy truck from the 80’s. Always was one of my favorite shows and I love the truck. Anyway, thanks for your replies and info. @Curt
im pretty positive a guy with enough money can straight order a vehicle with whatever config they want from factory if its available and it will fit, im pretty sure of that, especially back when money was worth more....lol.
 

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