Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project!
[Re: DusterDave]
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09/16/11 04:05 PM
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I'm going Toyota axles for a number of reasons, if you aren't committed yet, it may be worth a look.
56 inch WMS to WMS 4.10, 4.33, 4.56 and even 88s from the factory 6 lug chevy (good for me-I have a set of MT with 37.5 swampers) Extremely strong-axles as big as a 60 SOA from the factory so pinion is at a better pitch Close knuckle birfield (?) joints Crossover style steering Good aftermarket support-although not needed Availability of factory rear disc
Only problem I haven't answered yet is normal (by my standards) yokes.
Good luck, let me know if I can help.
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Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project!
[Re: rickstershemi]
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09/16/11 06:50 PM
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not_a_charger
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Doesn't look all that bad Dave I can see it black with some nice shiny alum or chrome body accents
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Some smooth polished stainless panels at the rockers and rear tub corners always looks sweet
What are you trying to do, get him to build a mall crawler? And for the record, because I know you'll notice it, I HATE the chrome grille overlay on my CJ, but it was there when I bought it.
Dave, I have a 78 CJ-7 with Dana 44s out of a Scout, a TPI Chevy 350, SM465 trans, and Dana 300 t-case. If seeing anything on my rig might help you, let me know, and I'll try to take good pix for you. Good luck with your build. Jeeps are a blast, and no real parts scrounging required.
Are you going to install a good cage and tie it in?
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Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project!
[Re: mopar346]
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09/16/11 08:41 PM
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I'm going Toyota axles for a number of reasons, if you aren't committed yet, it may be worth a look.
56 inch WMS to WMS 4.10, 4.33, 4.56 and even 88s from the factory 6 lug chevy (good for me-I have a set of MT with 37.5 swampers) Extremely strong-axles as big as a 60 SOA from the factory so pinion is at a better pitch Close knuckle birfield (?) joints Crossover style steering Good aftermarket support-although not needed Availability of factory rear disc
Only problem I haven't answered yet is normal (by my standards) yokes.
Good luck, let me know if I can help.
Wow, those Toyota axles sound great. As noted previously in this thread, I've already acquired front and rear Dana 44 axles.
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Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project!
[Re: not_a_charger]
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09/16/11 08:48 PM
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Doesn't look all that bad Dave I can see it black with some nice shiny alum or chrome body accents
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Some smooth polished stainless panels at the rockers and rear tub corners always looks sweet
What are you trying to do, get him to build a mall crawler? And for the record, because I know you'll notice it, I HATE the chrome grille overlay on my CJ, but it was there when I bought it.
Dave, I have a 78 CJ-7 with Dana 44s out of a Scout, a TPI Chevy 350, SM465 trans, and Dana 300 t-case. If seeing anything on my rig might help you, let me know, and I'll try to take good pix for you. Good luck with your build. Jeeps are a blast, and no real parts scrounging required.
Are you going to install a good cage and tie it in?
Yes, a rollcage is part of the plan. I'm going to have the same shop that built my Duster rollcage do one for my Jeep. I'm thinking of a bolt-in design that ties into the factory rear mounts, and ties into forward outriggers made of 2x3 tubing that are welded to the outsides of the frame rails beneath the dash.
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Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project!
[Re: not_a_charger]
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09/17/11 07:42 PM
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What are you trying to do, get him to build a mall crawler? And for the record, because I know you'll notice it, I HATE the chrome grille overlay on my CJ, but it was there when I bought it.
Dave you ARE planning to go offroading..... aren't you??
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Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project!
[Re: DusterDave]
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09/17/11 10:50 PM
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What are you trying to do, get him to build a mall crawler? And for the record, because I know you'll notice it, I HATE the chrome grille overlay on my CJ, but it was there when I bought it.
Dave you ARE planning to go offroading..... aren't you??
Yes, but crossing river beds is out of the question!
It can still look good and I'm sure it will
Rickster
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Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project!
[Re: DusterDave]
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09/18/11 03:49 PM
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What are you trying to do, get him to build a mall crawler? And for the record, because I know you'll notice it, I HATE the chrome grille overlay on my CJ, but it was there when I bought it.
Dave you ARE planning to go offroading..... aren't you??
Yes, but crossing river beds is out of the question!
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Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project!
[Re: mopar346]
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09/25/11 09:00 PM
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I'm going Toyota axles for a number of reasons, if you aren't committed yet, it may be worth a look.
56 inch WMS to WMS 4.10, 4.33, 4.56 and even 88s from the factory 6 lug chevy (good for me-I have a set of MT with 37.5 swampers) Extremely strong-axles as big as a 60 SOA from the factory so pinion is at a better pitch Close knuckle birfield (?) joints Crossover style steering Good aftermarket support-although not needed Availability of factory rear disc
Only problem I haven't answered yet is normal (by my standards) yokes.
Good luck, let me know if I can help.
The Toyota axles will stand up to just about any kind of abuse you can throw @ them
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Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project!
[Re: Defbob]
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09/26/11 07:38 AM
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DusterDave
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56" is a little narrow for a YJ frame. It would be perfect in a CJ7 frame, but he won't get full turn in his Jeep.
That's what I was thinking. Personally, I like the Waggy width better for the YJ's. I do wish my front Dana 44 was a high pinion model.
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