Hey guys

Hey guys, i just bought a 1966 cj5 today brought it home all it needs to run is a fuel pump and an axle shaft, but im not sure which axle i have is there a way to tell?

 

rear

 

ooooh man that helped out alot, thanks.

 

So none of those really look like what i have, mine looks like this

sorry bout the quality all i have is a phone camera

 

2 piece Dana 44 as Sparky said.

 

Alright thanks, but do you know the best place to find a short rear passanger side axle shaft?

 

try the link to stuff for sale, classifieds i think is how it is worded, top of screen where fourms and other stuff is linked to

 

You can also try the Willystech board - lot of parts there: http://www.willystech.com/parts/board.shtml

There are a couple of west coast places I can think of, but somebody in your area can better recommend a more local retail source. Private party will be cheaper anyway, so I'd try a WTB ad here and on Willystech first.

 

Looks more like a dana 41 from the cover shape which is not stock for a '66. If it is a 41 and still has stock shafts then will be 10 spline. If it is a 44 then could be a 10 or 19 spline, although a '66 should have 19 spline. When contacting a parts supplier you need to let them know which you need.

 

Check your spline count to be sure you get what you need.

 

Looks like Nick and I posted at the same time

 

Hey, thanks for the help guys i just bought it today and the guy said he didnt think it was the stock axle, but it needa a passenger side axle shaft. I'm lookin for dana 44 shafts but only see ones that are long and I need a short one. :? stuffs confusing man.

 

Try the suppliers posted. you can also try Hermtheoverdriveguy (Herm Tilford, also goes by ATV Manufacturing, do a search) or try R&P at 503-557-8911, They sometimes have some good used ones. Stay away from the overseas replacements as they are generally considered inferior (i.e. they don't hold up well)

 

As was stated earlier, pull the axleshaft to confirm the spline count , especially if you are not sure the axle is orignal. During the teardown you may find other things that need to be addressed as well.