ROCKCRAWLER.com    ROCKCRAWLER.com RCBoards    ROCKCRAWLER.com RCBoards  Hop To Forum Categories  CJ    Willys axle swap

Moderators: ThePagan, TXJEEPER, Xtremjeepn
Go
New
Find
Notify
Tools
Reply
  
-star Rating Rate It!  Login/Join 
Newbie
Posted
I really want to swap the axles on my 54 CJ3B with something alot stronger like 3/4 ton axles out of a chevy truck
is this possible ????
has anyone ever did this??
I keep seeing scout axles swaps but I cannot find any and they are only dana 44`s and I think that dana 60 would be alot stronger considering I want to run 38+ tires
if anyone has done this please email me to help me out with this build
I am running a 350/sm420/dana20
willys54@sympatico.ca
Thanks
Rob
 
Posts: 4 | Location: Geraldton Ontario Canada | Registered: May 25, 2001Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
Trail Lubber
Picture of Rockram
Posted Hide Post
Boy are you in luck. Yes it can be done. My buddy just put 60's under his 46 and is runnin g 42" Swampers.
How wide are you planning on going?
I'm running 38's on Dana 44's but only have a 258. It's all in your use of the stupid pedal.


86' CJ7, 258,T18,D44's 4.56 f/r, Detroit front, Warn shafts, CTM joints, rear spool, 4wheel disc, SOA w/ wagoneer springs, custom shackle reversal, 38"tsl, Allied Beadlocks,8274-50 Warn, Custom 6 point cage, custom bumpers, and still building.
 
Posts: 464 | Location: Ackworth, Ia | Registered: December 07, 2002Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
Newbie
Posted Hide Post
thanks for the info
would you be able to get some picture of your buddies ride as to see what is need to fit the axles outside the frame or did he build a 4 link? did he stretch the frame?
as for how wide well whatever i can find for cheap as i am on a tight budget
what is the width of a average dana 60?
would really like to see how much the tires stick out from the sides
thanks
Rob
 
Posts: 4 | Location: Geraldton Ontario Canada | Registered: May 25, 2001Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
 Previous Topic | Next Topic powered by eve community  
 

ROCKCRAWLER.com    ROCKCRAWLER.com RCBoards    ROCKCRAWLER.com RCBoards  Hop To Forum Categories  CJ    Willys axle swap

© Copyright 2007 Rockcrawler 4x4 and Off-Road Magazine