Okay, I have three axles lined up to pull parts from to do my Hi-Steer on my 79 HPD44. I've reasearched and found out that there are two different caliper mount brackets that were used on chebby D44's w/ flattop knuckles. Does anyone have a pic or description of the one that is needed to reuse the ford rotor, caliper, and hub? Pics would be great if anyone has one. thanks guys, Judd

I don't have any pictures of mine, but I used the caliper brackets from a Wagoneer. I ended up grinding off the spots welds holding the dust shield on since it was bent. I then used Chevy calipers from a 75 Blazer with matching pads. The caliper brackets I have has two nutserts (for a lack of a better word) where the caliper pins thread into. Next time I get a chance to pull a wheel I'll try to take pictures, but I imagine you will be done with this parts before then.

Thanks for the reply. I had heard that the waggy ones were the way to go but I had hoped I could use the ones from the chevy because they are on the axle. Anyone else know which chevy ones to use? If not I guess it's 50/50 or I'll have to find a waggy, thanks, Judd

I am guessing you are using the chevy knuckles to hi-steer? if so, this is how I did it.

I used the knuckles, spindles and caliper mount from a pre 77 chevy 44. I say pre-77, because (IIRC) the bearing type change mid 77. You need the small bearing style to match with the ford spindle. The knuckle is a direct swap, spindle on it and caliper mount on the outside. Then the ford hub to keep the 5 on 5.5 pattern, or whatever you are planning on running.

*edit* I forgot to add that with the chevy stuff, you can't run the snap ring on the stub shaft. It isn't optimum, as the snap ring keeps the seal on the back of the spindle up tight, to limit water and dirt into the spindle, but I haven't had any problems yet. Others who have made the same mod haven't report problems without the snap ring. Just plan on checking your hubs more often for contamination.

If you still have the axle shafts from the chevy axle just use the outer shaft with the inner ford shaft. The chevy outers were just a little longer than the ford ones. That is what I did on mine and was able to use a snap ring on the end of the shaft.

I'll be getting the whole axle so I can use the chevy outers. I just remember reading a thread that said there were two different chevy caliper mounts. I guess it's gonna just be trial and error, maybe I'll get lucky and get the right ones the first time... thanks to those who posted, I appreciate it! Judd

I'll be getting the whole axle so I can use the chevy outers. I just remember reading a thread that said there were two different chevy caliper mounts. I guess it's gonna just be trial and error, maybe I'll get lucky and get the right ones the first time... thanks to those who posted, I appreciate it! Judd
There are many different types...
However what your getting at is ... there are three different types for the Chevy style.
First is the 3/4 ton. The holes are a little further out than a 1/2 ton truck. That said I pulled some 3/4 ton brackets and I'm using them on my 1/2 Ford rotor. Now they may have been missed matched from the chevy, but I pulled them from the 8 bolt hubs and rotor.
Second is the most common 1/2 ton style. It's the typical dish back, I've pulled them from CHevys and FSJ's.
Third is a 1/2 ton with a different depth to the dish. I've seen pictures of this but have never found one in a Junk Yard to take a picture of! (If you've been to my site you know I hit junk yards just to take pictures)

Help?

Got it figured out. I got the style that are 1/2T and are the 'full circle' type without the tinny caliper plate, thanks again, Judd

Mr. N, your site rocks - thanks!