Axles-ready to buy new ones, need to know which ones.

[84jeepj10]

Well I'm finally financially blessed (temporarily) enough to grab my new axles for my 84 J10. I wan't 3/4 ton axles because of the weight of the truck, lift, tires, weight of pushbar and rollcage (once built). Which make/model/year vehicles do I look for in the bone yards and what good/bad tings should I look out for? How much should I expect to pay for a decent used set whole w/rims?
Also what is my axle width, someone told me it's measured from mid leaf to mid leaf, is that right?
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[ February 18, 2004, 08:47 AM: Message edited by: 84jeepj10 ]

[Knucklehead]

Seems like it "tis the season" to swap axles.

[84jeepj10]

well I bent my rear drive in a wreck, so when I get the new ones I'm selling these w/rims and tires as/is. Probibly to whoever puts the new ones on for me.

[6foot4 again]

too bad you weren't on the board for a while, I HAD J-20 axles from a 1980 that would've bolted right in, for $200. But, they've been sold now. Go look for a Ford F-250 or 350, solid axle front, etc. They will have to be modded to fit, but it'll be worth it, IMHO.

[Hammer]

Look for 1980 and newer J20 axles. They bolt in, and need no conversion.
I think Pascal (FSJeeper) might have a set available.

[84jeepj10]

Hard to find J20s anywhere round here. Found one, looks to be a 70 model, only chassis, body and rear axle are left, how can I determine the condition of it in the junkheap? The guy says he'll take $200 for the whole rear end, is that fair if it's in good condition?

[jode]

$200 for an old (condition unknown) dana 60 rearend? Not a great deal in my book....junkyard guys like to rape you.

He'll tell you that you can bring it back if it has any problems, but then you just did a lot of work for nothing, and you are left trying to talk money out of a .... junk yard guy. :(

I'd move on to something else...just my $.02

[84jeepj10]

Thanks, it's not a real boneyard, just a guy with alotta junk lyin around, he's got some old Willys truk in there too. Thanks.

[JeepsAndGuns]

I would look for 78-79 f-250/350 axles.