1972 8 lug dana 44 drum to disk conversion

[grizzleyjoe]

has any one converted there 3/4 ton dana 44 with drum brakes to disk brakes.

[FORDification]

IMHO you do not need disc brakes on the back of a 3/4-ton truck. It's just wasted money. Properly-functioning front discs and rear drums are more than sufficient for anything besides high-speed slalom racing. Yes, you could fit discs back there, but you will see negligible difference for a lot of time and money invested. Save your money for upgrades that actually make a difference.

[grizzleyjoe]

thanks for you responce. im sorry i didnt say it way a front axle. and for the coust of a rear conversion with bigger tires and stronger motors i would say it well worth doing

[grizzleyjoe]

also do you have more pictures of your 69 chop.. im thinking of doing one i have

[Tpdaniels]

On my 72, I switched my front Dana 44 to a 1977 Dana 44 with factory disc brakes, I researched for month's on how to convert the 72 axle to disc brakes but it was not worth all the work to convert it, so I just found a 1977 axle and had it rebuilt.
I also switched my rear Dana 60 to disc brakes, It made it the smoothest, quickest stopping old truck in town, and YES it was worth doing it. I added a few pictures of front and rear axle for you to see the results.

And to answer your question before you ask, there are no parking brakes on the rear disc, I added in the rear brake system a Park-Loc Hydraulic Brake that releases when you press on the brake pedal.

More info on the Park-Loc http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Park-Lok- ... ,1970.html

I don't use it unless I have to park on a hill or somewhere unsafe.

More info on Rear Disc Conversion. http://www.ncspecialties.com/autobody/r ... /index.htm

[grizzleyjoe]

thanks for the info .. i guess in surching for a differnt front axle... i have a 1987 f250 with a 1972 dana 44 closed knuckle drum brake set up i will trade if any one knows of some one who will trade for a good 60 front i can send pictures boy phone or email.