Re: Closed/Open Knuckle

[IHMagellan@domain.elided]

My '73 1210 Travelette has the Dana 44HD which is closed knuckle, and the
knuckles are huge.  I also have a '73 1210 parts truck which has the standard
Dana 44 with open knuckles.  I did have a set of axles from a '72 or '73 1110
Travelall.  The front was a standard duty closed knuckle 44, but the knuckles
were much smaller than the ones on the 44HD.

Jerry Muncie

In a message dated 1/13/99 12:29:57 AM US Eastern Standard Time,
rvar@domain.elided writes:

<< IH'ers,   I have Service Manual CTS-2565 touting the "new" 40º steer front
 axles.  I believe in addition to the other items mentioned this is one of
 the big advantages to the open knuckle.  Tighter turning.  No date given in
 the Service Manual anywhere.

 My '73 1210 4x4 has an FA-45 axle according to the line sheet.  It is an
 open knuckle Dana 44.   It was built in 10-72 according to the sticker on
 the drivers door jamb.  In the PL-384 Spec. book I have dated 3-20-72 it
 refers to the FA-45 as a closed knuckle design.  Anybody??

 Kurt >>