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Later Cj5 Axles?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Mr Vaughan, Jan 19, 2021.

  1. Jan 24, 2021
    Keys5a

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    Keep in mind, our small Jeeps had small block Chevys dropped in for decades, without the need of "better" axles, transmissions, and steering, even brakes. Keep in the range of 283, 305, 307, or 327, and breakage isn't as likely. A 350 has noticably more torque where things start to break. Those "dog" (or turd) 307's are great in a small Jeep. I ran and abused multiple Jeeps with the smaller small blocks for years without breaking them. I rarely ran tires even as large as 30" though.
    The best way to kill a Jeep is pulling it apart to "upgrade" it, and it snowballs into never driving again.
    Keep your '69 Chevy truck together and get it back on the trails instead of canibalizing it for parts that are too big for a small Jeep.
    -Donny
     
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  2. Jan 24, 2021
    Mr Vaughan

    Mr Vaughan

    unfortunately, there is no 1 truck that is all together, ready to go. one has a bad engine, one has no engine, and the other's 2WD. pull the engine out of 2WD (1 ton) and drop it into the 1/2 ton pickup (no engine). then proceed to have fun, right?
     
  3. Jan 24, 2021
    dozerjim

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    I have bought a few that way.......:D.......very economical
     
  4. Jan 31, 2021
    4dawudz

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    Over the years when I was asked if this will fit/work, I would say...yes, it will work (and this is what they wanted hear, "yes") all it will take is time and money! They didn't ask again!!!

    Dale
     
  5. Jan 31, 2021
    Jrobz23

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    This
     
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