Okay, first things first: Don't kill me for asking:) Now... I want to do an axle conversion and need some advice on what to swap (Dana 30 frt/AMC 20 Rr, 11" drums). I've done a lot of searching and scrounging but can't find the right axles. A friend in a tranny shop recommends 10/12 bolt Chevy's. Another guy want $800 for Dana 44's from a
79 Cherokee. Another guy who customs Jeeps wants to unload a 14 bolt rear and 44 front for $600 (and $1500 in labor). I've read everything from a 8.8 Ford rear to how Scout axles have unacceptable drawbacks (for me at least). I either can't find the silver bullet website or am overwhelmed with a million "Hey! I did this and don't like this about it" hits. Can you guys give me some solid advice on axle swaps? I don't mind if it's wide since that'll help handling. Don't care if it's spring over or under either since I live in the flatlands. I'd really like better braking, though. I just don't want to go straight to a machinist off the bat. P.S. tire size and gearing are a thought as well since I have a NV4500; granny 1st is unuseably low right now and wiiiide gear ratio makes it drive like a dump truck:) Regards, Jim- posted
18 years ago