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TacomaJoe · 09-18-2001, 02:28 PM

I have a closed knuckle drum brake Dana 60 I want to convert to open knuckles and disk brakes, anybody have any ideas about how to go about it??? Where to get the parts??
Joe

hy_desert_4wheeler · 09-18-2001, 07:01 PM

The easiest and cheapest would be to buy an open knuckle 60that is ready to go. otherwise you have to buy the open knuckle cut the ends off and have them welded to your axle

09-18-2001, 02:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
TacomaJoe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 7113 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 56	question about Dana 60 front axle I have a closed knuckle drum brake Dana 60 I want to convert to open knuckles and disk brakes, anybody have any ideas about how to go about it??? Where to get the parts?? Joe __________________ 1998 Toyota Tacoma Ex-cab V-6, SAS in progress, Dana 60's F/R, 5.13 gears, ARB Lockers F/R, 38x15.5 Parnelli Jones Dirt Grips, Marlin Crawler Twin Stick 2.28x4.7(210:1), Warn XD9000 Winch, PT-15 Powertank, XTV Rock Armor Exo-Cage, AOR Orbit-Eye springs F/R, Bilstien 7100 Shocks, Corbeau Seats

09-18-2001, 07:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
hy_desert_4wheeler Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2790 Location: Stinnett Tx USA Posts: 1,629	The easiest and cheapest would be to buy an open knuckle 60that is ready to go. otherwise you have to buy the open knuckle cut the ends off and have them welded to your axle __________________ Russ hy_desert_4wheeler 46 Dodge WC15--67 M715--85 Jeep CJ10A--06 Dodge Ram2500Quad cab Cummins--94 Suburban--06 Ridgeline-

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