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Willys Truck Axle

Discussion in 'Jeep Truck and FC Tech' started by 66_Cj5_Explorer, Apr 2, 2020.

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  1. 66_Cj5_Explorer

    66_Cj5_Explorer New Member

    I'm wondering what is the front axle width of a truck dana 25 and or 27. There is a guy near Marietta Georgia with a set he says is a dana 53 rear and dana 27 ( not 25?) out of a Willys truck for $100 I am looking for a cheap front end to swap into my 1966 cj5 which has a broken dana 27. Information appreciated. I don't have any issues with my dana 44 rear but would the dana 53 be a decent spare?
     
    66_Cj5_Explorer, Apr 2, 2020
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  2. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Those axles are wider than a CJ axle.
     
    Glenn, Apr 2, 2020
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  3. 66_Cj5_Explorer

    66_Cj5_Explorer New Member

    Thank you Glenn!
     
    66_Cj5_Explorer, Apr 2, 2020
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  4. colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    A LOT wider. Keep looking there should be someone with some stock CJ axles in your area.
     
    colojeepguy, Apr 3, 2020
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  5. PeteL

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    The rear is wider than the front on the early trucks.
     
    PeteL, Apr 3, 2020
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  6. Keys5a

    Keys5a Sponsor

    That truck front axle should be around 57" where the CJ is around 48"; big difference! That rear D53 could be 63" where your CJ rear is the same as the front at 48".
    -Donny
     
    Keys5a, Apr 5, 2020
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  7. 66_Cj5_Explorer

    66_Cj5_Explorer New Member

    Thank you specific numbers are useful even if I don't need them anymore!
     
    66_Cj5_Explorer, Apr 10, 2020
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