D44 knuckle swap questions

[Northidahotrailblazer]

So I’ve been through the tech section. Why do you take a layer of metal from the top beam side of the axle? I have a d44 infront of me. I have everything to together and I don’t understand why to take the top layer. When you measure the difference, the D35 is only a little thicker. And I don’t like taking that layer. People on facebook say they didn’t, the just reamed the bottom ball joint out and put it together.

 

[SenorNoob]

IDK, but my D35 will actually have passenger side knuckle rub the beam when the alignment adjuster is in just the right spot. Maybe that's why?

 

[Northidahotrailblazer]

Well I guess I’ll just find out after I put new ball joints on. The ball joints need to be replaced. I can’t understand why. I need to get extreme adjustable camber/caster bushings. But there on there. I’ll update!

 

[SenorNoob]

Looking good.