Model 20 rear end

[Shane]

I have the factory 2.73's still in my '82 J10 with AMC 20 rear end. Just was wondering if I have one piece or two piece axles, and how can I tell.

Also when looking through a catalog I noticed there is a diference in housings if you had a factory numericaly high axle ratio or low ratio. What is the difference and can I get 4.10 gears to fit my axle housing.

Much appreciated
Shane

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1982 J10 Model 25
My Daily driver since
1988

[joe]

Shane, all model 20 axles used in the big Jeeps have one-piece axles.
So far as different housings for different ratios go(?) I don't know but the factory parts manual only lists one axle housing p/n for all model 25 J-trucks from 80-86.

-joe

[scotty]

different housings?! ive never heard of any differences in housings. there IS a difference in carriers.the 2.73 uses a different carrier than anything numerically higher.in order to swap in 4.10 gears,youll need new front and rear carriers. the 44 uses a one carrier for gears from 2.72 to 3.73,and a different one for 3.92 and up.



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scott
85 grand wagoneer
258/904/twin stick dana 300/dana 44/amc 20
38x15.5 gumbo mudders
snorkel/dual batteries/onboard air/"custom" convertable
3 inch body lift/mostly stock suspension/"modified" fender openings
custom front/rear bumpers and brushgaurd

[Shane]

Different carriers! I must have read it wrong or remembered it wrong.

Thanks

Shane

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1982 J10 Model 25
My Daily driver since
1988

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