Upgrading axles on my Cj7
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Upgrading axles on my Cj7
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caveman
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- 88 YJ with a CJ nose, 4.7 Stroker, AW4 transmission, Dana 35 HP front Ford 8.8 rear
The pumpkin of a YJ front axle is on the wrong side for a CJ. You'll have to flip the Transfer Case or install a YJ Transfer Case to make it work.
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- Vehicle(s)
- '85 CJ-7, 258/4.2L 6cyl. Bought new in 1985. Full cage, Warn 8274 winch, Ford 9" rear, front/rear Detroit Lockers w/4:88 R&P. T-5 tranny and 4:1 t'case. 33X12.50-15 BFG/AT, MSD ign, on board air---
Currie Ford 9" in rear.
Been run'n it for over 26 yrs now-No regrets.
Today-You'll drain your savings account for sure, on 2 axle assemblies.
OP-Are you SURE your '86 doesn't have a 44 in the rear??
LG
Been run'n it for over 26 yrs now-No regrets.
Today-You'll drain your savings account for sure, on 2 axle assemblies.
OP-Are you SURE your '86 doesn't have a 44 in the rear??
LG
jay59l
Jeeper
First question is what do you want to do with the rig and how big of a tire? If you stick to 33's maybe some chromo shafts and you are good. 37s and bigger will most likely need new axles, gearing etc.