Old School Jeep Build (Part 10) | Dana 44 RCV Axle Shaft Install & Steering

[@rcassettyjr]

Looking forward to seeing a video on your flat top knuckle swap. I am getting ready to do the same to my YJ with a waggy 44 using a 76 J20 flat top knuckle that I had machined by bonzpartz for their steering arm. Going with Barnes 4WD weld in tube inserts and 1.5" OD 1/4" wall seamless tube for the drag link. Keeping my stock waggy tie rod in place as I don't need the 1 ton stuff with my 35s. Good luck with your build.

[@FortuneOffRoad]

Sounds like you've got it nailed down. I'm going to try using a Chevy Dana 44 knuckle and hopefully my current draglink will work if I use a longer tie rod end. Of not, I'll just make a new one.

[@kwamaycampbell32]

finely started to gain traction on my samurai will be able to drive soon thanks for the motivation

[@FortuneOffRoad]

Good to hear, keep up the good work

[@Allianceoffroad]

Coming out nice! Good call on the the steering.

[@FortuneOffRoad]

Weird stuff, can't wait to get it drivable agin though

[@Allianceoffroad]

@@FortuneOffRoad I bet. I with thru similar issues in my SUA set up with the front stretch. Finally got it right. I can send ya some pics on Instagram. Let’s get some trips in my Commando is ready to go!

[@trashpandaoffroad3548]

I was just wondering if the samurai was gonna be swapped before Zukicon.

[@FortuneOffRoad]

I know I'm gonna run into problems, so I'm trying to wait until after Zukicon. I'm gonna get everything ready in the meantime, though! 🤙🏻

[@kenskens69]

Nice , question what year is your old dana 44, and what c gusset you are using

[@FortuneOffRoad]

1985 I believe. Stock Cs, but found a c gusset kit and welded the braces on

[@Cstepp]

How much of a pain was it drilling that pitman arm

[@FortuneOffRoad]

Painful with that weak Ryobi press, otherwise would be a piece of cake

[@kwamaycampbell32]

lets go

[@dwaynemartin5174]

WFO armless knuckles check them out

[@FortuneOffRoad]

I've seen those! I want the arms for my tie rod so it doesn't interfere with the draglink. Would be sweet for hydro though

[@ZUKME]

Sorry your doing it again, but looks good :)

[@FortuneOffRoad]

At least I'm getting good at tearing the axle down 🥲