What's your opinion? I have stumbled upon a Chev one ton truck with a front 60 and 14 bolt rear. Would these axles just be too big for the Willys. I have lengthened the wheelbase, but it's still gonna be under 90". I already have the H1 wheels and tires, so that is not an issue. I also already have a set of 3/4 ton axles -front D44 and rear D60 to put in it. So whaddayuh think???
Are tons worth puttin in a SWB jeep, or are they too big?
- Thread starter OCNORB
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Pretty miuch what Carl said, if you narrow them it wont be as bad...but fact of the matter is a D60 and especially a 14 bolt diffs are HUGE, with only 36s you will be getting hung up on them often. If you narrow them then it wont be nearly as bad, but in stock form, IMO, they will suck 
No they won't be full width. 5" off of each + H1 wheels will give it width of about 68" outside to outside of tires. 5" off the pass side should keep the D18 lined up nicely.
Also the 14 ff would not go in without a major flat bottom job.
The pic in my avatar is w/stock axles and 10" wheels. The outside to outside measure is about 64".
Also the 14 ff would not go in without a major flat bottom job.
The pic in my avatar is w/stock axles and 10" wheels. The outside to outside measure is about 64".
James K
NO, I'm always like this
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- Taylorsville, Ut
do it, do it :greg:
If you dont put one ton's in now you WILL later, so save your self the time and money and do it now. I broke my 44 every time I went out with 35's. I hate fixin stuff on the trail when I could be wheelin. I've wheeled with you guy's and I know you like the skinny pedal, you need the 60-14bolt combo
Well, I been doing my homework. Cool fact that might swing this into a done deal. 14ff have two different shaft lengths. 37+5/8" and one 31+5/8" some. If you cut 7" off of the pass side, you can run same shafts on both sides and end up with offset rear that is about 61" WMS!
Transfer case doesn't line up perfect, but the angle shouldn't be too bad.
Spare shafts would be plentiful too!
Transfer case doesn't line up perfect, but the angle shouldn't be too bad.
Spare shafts would be plentiful too!
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James K
NO, I'm always like this
- Location
- Taylorsville, Ut
OCNORB said:Well, I been doing my homework. Cool fact that might swing this into a done deal. 14ff have two different shaft lengths. 37+5/8" and one 31+5/8" some. If you cut 7" off of the pass side, you can run same shafts on both sides and end up with offset rear that is about 61" WMS!
Transfer case doesn't line up perfect, but the angle shouldn't be too bad.
Spare shafts would be plentiful too!
the math shows me you would only need to take 6" off
James K
NO, I'm always like this
- Location
- Taylorsville, Ut
oh and if you take that much off just the passenger side, how will it affect where you will mount the spring perch?
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- Bountiful, land of rocks
If you've got the ton axles............(or can get them) RUN 'EM..........
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- Bountiful, land of rocks
OCNORB said:
I think it'll be fine. I'd be glad to take a few measurements for you though.
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- Bountiful, land of rocks
OCNORB said:
I just took the lip off the bottom and cut the cover to match. I've even still got all my bolts in the cover. (which is kinda unusual for a shaved 14 bolt) I've got a picture around comparing my 35" MT/Rs and D44 in my XJ vs. the 315 BFG AT's and my shaved 14 bolt. The 14 bolt is lower, but only by about 3/8".