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jeep123
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| Joined: 10/05
Posted: 10/14/05 06:00 PM
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I have a 80' model CJ7, with an inline six, sr4 trans,dana 300 transfercase ,dana30 front axle,and a model 20 rear axle. I will probely swap in a 350 and new trans first sign of trouble with engine.I need some help/advice with problems I would find when installing chevy axles in this jeep.( My current ratio is 30.7,it realy sucks!and I only 31's now. )Steering,pinion angle,spring perches ect. ( I would probably switch to YJ springs) I would also like to know the differance in the track width as i like the jeep beeing narrow, it helps snaking through the trees. I want to run 35's,the chevy axles already have 45.6's and a detroit in the rear. Or I could compleatly rebuild my axles with new gears lockers, one piece axle shafts in rear and so on . I found all the parts I want to use for 1300 dollars!,parts are made by yukon gear. The chevy axles are 600 dollars.I have most of the fab skills needed for the swap,and none that I would trust to set up new gears. I am leaning toward the chevy axles.
P.S. any help will be appreacetaed.
Thanks walter
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Groo
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| Joined: 10/05
Posted: 10/19/05 07:27 PM
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sounds like you should wait and replace everything in one shot from one source vehicle. full sized axles wont be good for snaking though the trees. you can get a D44 thats a bolt in narrow track from an old jeepster comando. I'd rather chance setting up gears on unshure skill than sping perches, wheel tracking, custom steering, pinion angles, etc....
Edited 10/19/2005 8:34 pm by Groo (Groo7)
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