302 swap, axles, tranny advice
81jeepswap
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- 1981 CJ7, 5.3 Liter, T-19, Dana 300 w/ twin sticks, Dana 60 Front w/ trac lock, Corp 14 w/ Detroit locker, 4 wheel disk brakes. 2007 Subaru STI, 2007 Suburban Z71.
Ah, nice to be in a CJ forum!!! I have purchased a 1981 CJ7 Laredo about a month ago. I have access to a 302 out of a 1994 mustang that I would like to use. I've read pros and cons about the swap but would apprciate the input from fellow jeepers. I want to run 37's on her but I dont think the stock AMC20 and Dana 30 will handle them, what would be an affordable option, and if I do go with a one ton axles, how much should I narrow them? As far as the Tranny goes, it seems that a M5R2 would bolt right up to the 302 but not sure if the Dana 300 Transfer Case would work? Any suggestions would be of great appreciation/help. I want this to be a quality build that still goes down the highway with great trail capability! Thanks and its great to be apart of your forum!!!