another 8 lug front question

[clarkkent90xj]

I have an option to pick up a late 70's 3/4 ton chev truck. 4.10 gears, 14 bolt rear, 10 bolt front axle. my question is, will the outers fromt the 10 bolt work on my 44 front to make it a 8-lug? how 'bout high steer? I'm still spring under, but that could change any given weekend...
thanks, kent

[Blake]

Yes, the outers on D44 and 10 bolts are the same. They share the same ball joints.

Slap the 8 lug outers on and call it good.

[rawdave]

I agree. See signature for a link to a write-up on the parts and how to do it.

(This article was actually written using chevy 3/4 ton D44 but I would guess it is the same)