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Jeepster axle info

Discussion in 'Jeepster Commando and Commando Tech' started by mr1t5abcde, Feb 5, 2007.

  1. Feb 5, 2007
    mr1t5abcde

    mr1t5abcde New Member

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    Hello Jeep and Jeepster aficionado’s!
    I have a 1967 Jeepster Commando w/ a Dana 27 w/ 3.73 gears, I am looking down the road (sort of speak) at axles. I would like to up grade the front to disc breaks. Is there a kit or would it be better to swap out the axles?
     
    mr1t5abcde, Feb 5, 2007
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  2. Feb 5, 2007
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    You've a couple options to upgrade brakes, there's articles here:
    http://earlycj5.com/tech/brakes/

    Also a Dana 30 with disk brakes is a common swap, plenty of information on that if you search in the forum here.
     
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  3. Feb 5, 2007
    Pack Rat

    Pack Rat Old Timer

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    D30 is a good choice if you're looking for a stronger axle, good time to upgrade the rear to a D44. 72/73 Commando's are most common axles to swap since the rear will already be 11" then upgrade the front to disc. Some later Jeepsters with D44 rear will have the 11" brakes too.
     
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  4. Feb 22, 2008
    glock.45

    glock.45 New Member

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    I am also need to replace my front axle and am thinking Dana 30.What years should I be looking for for my 1970 and does it need to come from a Commando or a CJ.
    Thanks
     
    glock.45, Feb 22, 2008
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  5. Feb 22, 2008
    trickpatrick

    trickpatrick Done? LOL

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    Any of the cj dana 30 would work I have 2 a narrow track,
    and a cj 7 '82 widetrack which is going in mine very soon.
    Widetrack give you some extra width,
    away from the leaf spring which gives more turning radius.
    I am using a cj dana 44 rearend from a '78. 30 splines.
     
    trickpatrick, Feb 22, 2008
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