AMC 20 to Dana 44 swap will the drive shaft work?

[jesseb]

Hi,
I finally found some axles that are geared locked and priced well. They are Jeepster axles 4.27 gears front locked Dana 30 and rear welded Dana 44 . The price is write and the front should be an easy bolt in. The rear on the other hand will need purchase welded on. My question is will the drive shaft on the rear bolt right up is it the same u joint as the AMC20 ? I get the axles this weekend but with time to kill there is nothing like doing internet research. Thanks in advance.

 

[Old Dog]

I don't know much about jeepsters but my guess would be that it takes the same 1310 u-joint.
You will just have to test fit the driveshaft and see if it will work or not.

 

[jesseb]

Thanks,
I figured it was the same just thought I would ask here. I will do some measurements this weekend and see. I probably have to wait till spring to put them in. Working in the snow kind of sucks.

 

[IOPort51]

I have to say no. It will be too short.

I never figured out why because when I measured from center of axle to face of yoke the difference was not significant. But I had to buy a new , longer shaft.


http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f2/new-me-d-44-a-14509/index3.html


the mother of all axles

 

[IOPort51]

I forgot how pretty that axle was , setting up on the horses all by it self like that.

 

[mtnwhlr]

I forgot how pretty that axle was , setting up on the horses all by it self like that.

Now is this a Jeep guy or what saying how pretty a axle is

 

[IOPort51]

you saw the pictures, isn't it??

Now is this a Jeep guy or what saying how pretty a axle is

 

[jesseb]

The Axle deal fell through so its back to the drawing board. Might just deal with the stock gearing I have now and rally it on 31s till something breaks. Thanks for the info though. Super helpful.