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ARB air supply fitting location

Johnnyb

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I'd like to retain the original differential vent in my Dana 44 so that the brake line distribution block remains in the correct location.
Therefore, I have to create a new hole for the ARB bulkhead air fitting in the differential housing.
I was wondering what other people had done? Looking for ideas.

THX,
JB
 

bax

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Good question. I will soon be doing the same thing. I will pay attention
 

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Pretty sure the kit comes with the bulkhead fitting and instructions on installing it. No need to re-invent the wheel. ARB already figured what you need to do.
 

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I'd like to retain the original differential vent in my Dana 44 so that the brake line distribution block remains in the correct location.
Therefore, I have to create a new hole for the ARB bulkhead air fitting in the differential housing.
I was wondering what other people had done? Looking for ideas.

THX,
JB
Here is a link to thread showing how I placed the ARB fitting on my Dana 44.

https://classicbroncos.com/forums/threads/dana-44-arb-bulkhead-fitting-placement.315500/
 

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I also found a few more pictures of the relocation of the vent tube. To allow more clearance for installing the hard, brake lines. I made an adapter block to move the flexible brake line higher and behind the vent tube. I still need to make the new hard lines. I hope this helps.
 

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Pretty sure the kit comes with the bulkhead fitting and instructions on installing it. No need to re-invent the wheel. ARB already figured what you need to do.
From my observations, that is only partially true. ARB does provide a bulkhead fitting, but it would replace the stock banjo bolt and brake distribution block. Not to mention, it would leave you without a vent for the differential as that space would be occupied exclusively by the ARB air supply line.
I'd love to keep my brake lines where they are and have a vent.

JB
 
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Compounding matters, my axle housing has not been removed so I will be drilling in place.
 
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