1983 CJ7 Rear Axle Recommendations. Appreciate the input!
Texxas
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- 1983 CJ (restoring) 258 6 cylinder, 5 speed, 3 inch lift
1990 Wrangler YJ Sahara loaded. Hard top and all the bells and whistles!
1983 CJ5...my sons
1979 CJ7
1964 IH Scout 800 2 inch lift. IH V8
First of all I would like to thank everyone for their help with my previous post. Using the info from that post I am moving into the final decision making for my CJ7 project. Here is where I need your help!
I have multiple options for the rear end and want your recommendations. The Jeep will be used as a driver with some offroad use. It already has a 3 inch lift on it. Engine will be the AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l inline six with standard tranny.
A) Do I go back with the Dana 20 rear end? MY current Dana 20 with the CJ came without axle shafts...i will need to replace them if I keep it. (recommendations on shafts?)
B) I can purchase a Dana 60 from a guy getting it off of a F250 4X4. Complete drum to drum for $200.
or
C) Look for a Dana 44 or other option.
Appreciate your input in advance!
Texx
I have multiple options for the rear end and want your recommendations. The Jeep will be used as a driver with some offroad use. It already has a 3 inch lift on it. Engine will be the AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l inline six with standard tranny.
A) Do I go back with the Dana 20 rear end? MY current Dana 20 with the CJ came without axle shafts...i will need to replace them if I keep it. (recommendations on shafts?)
B) I can purchase a Dana 60 from a guy getting it off of a F250 4X4. Complete drum to drum for $200.
or
C) Look for a Dana 44 or other option.
Appreciate your input in advance!
Texx