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4x4 Related Groups => General Talk => Topic started by: 1988 Cherokee on February 07, 2010, 12:47:47 AM

Title: dumb newbie question - open and closed knuckles
Post by: 1988 Cherokee on February 07, 2010, 12:47:47 AM

What is the difference between an open knuckle and a closed knuckle on a dana 60?
If you have pictures of it that would be great 2, thanks

Title: Re: dumb newbie question - open and closed knuckles
Post by: yyc_tbird_sc on February 07, 2010, 10:27:23 AM

On a closed knuckle, you won't be able to see the u-joint:
(http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/8804/1000912.jpg)
(http://image.jpmagazine.com/f/projectbuild/9598641+w200/p166313_large+1966_Jeep_Panel_Delivery+Front_Axle_Close_Up.jpg)

Open knuckle you can see the u-joint:
(http://image.off-roadweb.com/f/9995428+w750+st0/0605or_02_z+1975_ford_f250_4x4_modern_classic+open_knuckle_dana_44.jpg)

Title: Re: dumb newbie question - open and closed knuckles
Post by: 1988 Cherokee on February 07, 2010, 11:48:57 AM

Great thanks for the pics
The open is the desirable one I gather.
I am going to start to buy heavier duty ones for my summer buildup.