Axle/Gear Advice
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- Current Setup 1985 Jeep CJ-258, 6cyl -T-5 5spd 273 gears.
Hi Guys I am restoring an 1985 Jeep CJ7 with a 273 gears and two piece axles. I am wanting to install a Superior one piece axle kit and while I am at it should I replace the 273 gears set or can I do it at a later date? I am wanting to put in 3.54 gears, I know I will need a new differential (eg Trac Lock, Limited slip) to replace my open carrier for the Model 20 because I am going to a 3.54 gear ratio. I can use my front Dana 30 carrier because I am not going over the 3.54 ratio. I also see some Jeep part site sell Axle & Gear Ring and Pinion over haul kits, would I need to buy this also if I am going to do replace my Ring and Pinions with new ones. My plan down the road is to put my AMC 360 in and pull out the AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l . I will be having a shop do the work, but I can save a whole pile of money buying my parts online, I just need to confirm what I need to buy from the experts on this site.
Any advice is appreciated
Brian
Any advice is appreciated
Brian