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08-10-2005, 06:32 AM
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Anybody know much about these axles? Good, bad, middle of the road?
I assume it's a semi floater. Is the rear diff centered?
I have a chance to pick up a matched set of axles from a mid '80's Dodge 3/4 ton.
Front is a HD44 with new calipers, pads, discs. Rear is a Chrysler 9.25.
Unkown gears.
Not looking to do any heavy wheeling, I'm just building my J3000 into a heavier "work truck" and these would be a very affordable upgrade from my closed knuckle 44 front and Dana 53 rear.
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'63 J200 2WD
'63 J200 4WD: J20 Axles, extended wheelbase, factory stakebed
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08-10-2005, 03:25 PM
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Certainly can't be any worse than what you've got as far as strength goes. Parts should be a lot easier to come by too.
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08-10-2005, 03:29 PM
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Limited gear ratios available, limited traction adders available, still semi-full float. Its basically like putting a 14C in your rig, except your stuck with the dodge lug patern, instead of a standard 6 or 8 lug. But I dont know of any real problems with them otherwise.
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08-11-2005, 02:04 AM
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What's different about the Dodge lug pattern? He sent some photos and they look like standard 8-lug to me. Is it a weird size?
I also noticed that the front is a vacuum disconnect axle. Not exactly what I was looking for.
I might just pass on these.
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'63 J200 2WD
'63 J200 4WD: J20 Axles, extended wheelbase, factory stakebed
'63 J100 Panel Delivery
'91 Grand Wagoneer Final Edition
"If you're going to laugh about it someday, you might as well start now".
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08-11-2005, 04:43 AM
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Ahh, if its the 8 lug version rather than the 5 lug version you wouldnt have the problem with the lug patern. The front will also most likely have drive flanges (no hubs) with unit bearings.
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1981 J10 AMC 258 with TFI and Weber 32/36 DGEV Carb with a BJ's Aluminum Radiator, T176, NP208, D44/M23 with 4.56 gears and Detroit Locker, 6" lift, 33x12.50 TSL's, BJ's Offroad Rear Bumper.
1975 Cherokee *Sold*
1989 XJ Limited *Sold*
2005 KJ Limited 3.7, 42RLE, NP242
2008 JK 3.8, 6sp, NP241, 2.5", 33's, 4.56's
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08-11-2005, 09:09 AM
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I think I'm gonna hold out for a pair of J20 axles like I originally planned...
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'63 J200 2WD
'63 J200 4WD: J20 Axles, extended wheelbase, factory stakebed
'63 J100 Panel Delivery
'91 Grand Wagoneer Final Edition
"If you're going to laugh about it someday, you might as well start now".
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