However, since our '68 left the factory with a rather pathetic 19-spline, closed-knuckle, drum-brake Dana 44 front and a Dana 44 rear with two-piece, 19-spline shafts, it really didn't make much ...

Although this particular conversion was performed on a Land Cruiser, the information is applicable to any vehicle with the popular Dana 44 front axle using Chevy or Jeep Wagoneer knuckles.