Re: JPOR: Grinding away at an Axle.

[Jeff <jayers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Oh, here's something I didn't originally think of.  I plan to use a
matching width Wagoneer rear D44 which has 6 bolt axle flanges, right? 
So for the front, I suppose I need to use hubs/rotors from a Wagoneer
with the 6 bolt wheels, right?  The only reason Ford hubs are being
suggested is to keep a 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern, right?  Well, my rear end
is currently 5 on 4.5, so that really wouldn't gain me anything.  What I
am saying is, if I use a wagoneer rear D44 with 6 bolt wheels, what
front hub will I need to use on my Chevy spindle/knuckle combination in
order to maintain wheel bolt pattern?  Jeff

> > What
> > are the reasons for choosing the rest of the outer parts?  What
> > spindles, hubs, lockouts, rotors, brake calipers, and brake caliper
> > mounting plates do you suggest and why?
> 
> You'll want the knuckles, spindles and brakes from a '77 or earlier disc
> braked Chevy or Wagoneer with an open knuckle Dana 44. I"ve been using
> the Wagoneer stub shafts too. '76 to '86 F150 hubs, rotors, bearings and
> seals will make the rest work.