EB Drum Brake 44 to disc

[ogreshooter]

I got the majority of the information I need to convert a D44 to High Steer using Chevy Flat top knuckles. My question lies here.

Can I take an EB drum brake D44 (which is close to the width I need for a stock YJ) and convert it from the smaller u-joint to the larger u-joints (the numbers escape me as I write this. But basically the smaller D30 size and the true 44 size). I looked today, and it seems to me that the ball joints may/will interfere.

What say those with the knowledge (and perhaps I should have posted this in the Ford section...?)

[rockrknockr]

should work. just the same as the D30 can accept the larger 297/760 u-joint in place of the smaller 260 joint. balljoint in the way? i guess that's possible because the ears are a bit larger to receive the larger diameter cap.

[ogreshooter]

So, what axle shaft goes in there to make that possible? I hate to make custom shafts out of full size long side shafts, or whatever else will work....

I have limited EB axle shafts at my shop, and they are both (yes, I have two sets of shafts) the small u-joint size.

[rockrknockr]

i don't know if there are any stock shafts available with 297/760 joints that you can throw in there. this thread has some similar questions:


http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=451162

[ogreshooter]

Originally Posted by rockrknockr

i don't know if there are any stock shafts available with 297/760 joints that you can throw in there. this thread has some similar questions:


http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=451162

Thanks, I will read that tonight when I get home.

My plan is to trim what I need to in order to fit the bigger u-joints, chevy flat tops, caliper bracket, and spindle then ford hubs, calipers (or chevy calipers, whatever fits) from a 70's ford half-ton. Sky Mfg steering arms should complete it. 5.38 and ARB would be the final setup for the diff.

Shafts I will probably have to send to Dutchman and have them narrowed. Guess while I am at it, better send two sets for spares.

[Maxed Out Off Road]

I believe that the early bronco ball joints are a different size and do not accept the chevy flat top knuckles. (when converting from disc brake).

Some one chime in if I am wrong.

[Mr.N]

Originally Posted by ogreshooter

So, what axle shaft goes in there to make that possible? I hate to make custom shafts out of full size long side shafts, or whatever else will work....

Then your going to have to find another axle.

ALL Dana 44 front axle shaft from 1967-2005 --> http://77cj.littlekeylime.com/Spicer...afts_Mr.N_.gif
Nothing is the same length as the EB shaft, You'll need custom.


You can swap those Chevy knuckles on you EB Dana 44, and the u-joint will fit no problem.


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[brewchief]

Originally Posted by ogreshooter

Thanks, I will read that tonight when I get home.

My plan is to trim what I need to in order to fit the bigger u-joints, chevy flat tops, caliper bracket, and spindle then ford hubs, calipers (or chevy calipers, whatever fits) from a 70's ford half-ton. Sky Mfg steering arms should complete it. 5.38 and ARB would be the final setup for the diff.

Shafts I will probably have to send to Dutchman and have them narrowed. Guess while I am at it, better send two sets for spares.

If you are using the chevy knuckles you need to use chevy spindles, ford disc brake spindles are 5 bolt, chevy are 6 bolt. To use ford rotors on the chevy spindles you need the small bearing chevy spindle. Use the chevy brakes. I believe the chevy outer axle will be the right length and have the bigger joint, Bronco graveyard has some replacement axles for the early broncos that take the bigger u-joint, might be as cheap as shipping and resplining.


Brewchief

[ogreshooter]

Brewchief, after re-reading my post, I saw the confusion. I meant that I would use the knuckles, caliper bracket, and spindle from chevy, then ford everything else.

I will check out bronco graveyard also. Might chick into Toms Bronco Parts.