front axle options

Cascadia · Apr 26, 2010

I'm probably gonna be picking up a jeep truck here soon. i used too have a 79 j20 with 60s front and rear and i remember the guy telling me the front was out of a dodge but I'm wondering which years it could be out of. is there a downfall to a dodge or why does nobody seem to use them?

Tacoma · Apr 26, 2010

Plenty of people use Dodge axles. They're a wee bit narrower, not an awful choice.. but they're all going to be wider than that truck. So plan on that.

turbohaulic · Apr 28, 2010

Lots of ppl use them. It all depends on what your wanting to do with it and how much you wanna spend.

Cascadia · Apr 28, 2010

I'd rather keep costs down for now. I just don't have the money for a ford 60 right now. Is it easier to come by a dodge and what years would be good to get one from?

Tacoma · Apr 28, 2010

go to Pirate, read the Front 60 Bible. Know much, after.

TJDukit · Apr 29, 2010

Mid '70's chevy axles are a bolt in SOA affair if the J truck is '74 or later, earlier models require new spring mounts and shackle hangers under the frame. The spring perches are in the perfect spot and you get flat top knuckles for the high steer. The chevy axles I know are a total of three inches wider. Not really sure about the dodge axles but I'm sure it would be very similar.

Slangy · Apr 29, 2010

Tacoma said:
go to Pirate, read the Front 60 Bible. Know much, after.

It is a great write-up. I don't know the first thing about 60's and which vehicle to look for. I have spent quit a bit of time reading it and it has helped me understand what I am looking for.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/60_front/

front axle options

Cascadia

Undecided

Tacoma

Et incurventur ante non

turbohaulic

I don't know it just is!

Cascadia

Undecided

Tacoma

Et incurventur ante non

TJDukit

I.Y.A.A.Y.A.S.

Slangy

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