[longram413]

hi guys I just bought a 72 power wagon with power drum brakes I'm new to 4x4s so if I ask a stupid question please forgive me. I part classic cars on ebay and pull a trailer loaded with cars that near 5000 lbs very often my guess is that the drums wont be near enough so will I have to swap the entire axle to get a disk set up and which will bolt up with little or no mods late 70s ? early 80s? and I also have manual steering so I have the same questions for a power steering set up as well I'm not into high performance I just need a good driving and towing truck any help will be greatly appriciated thanks

 

[BrianT]

depends what axle u got ? 5 lug or 8 lug ? dana 44 or dana 60 ( 60 will not have tierod ends the 60 uses a king pin style . I am not positive but u can use a 74 - 80 Dana 44 and will bolt right in and u cna snag the poweer gear box and pump as well. there's alot more involved but need a little more info the rig u got .

 

[TaZMaNiaK]

The '74 D44 has drums.. You want '75+.. You'll also need a master and proportioning valve. Just make sure you match your gears or you will break something!

Matt {peace}

 

[longram413]

thanks for the info guys its shed light on my issues and i do welcome more about this my axle is 5 lug probably the standard equipment. dana 44 ?

 

[TaZMaNiaK]

Yup. D44=5 lug, D60=8 lug.