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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by mattj21, Dec 6, 2008.

  1. Dec 6, 2008
    mattj21

    mattj21 New Member

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    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?
     
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    blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

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    Front or rear?
     
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    mattj21

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    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    mattj21

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    ooooh man that helped out alot, thanks.
     
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    mattj21

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    So none of those really look like what i have, mine looks like this
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    sorry bout the quality all i have is a phone camera
     
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    mortten

    mortten I can’t put my finger on it 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    2 piece Dana 44 as Sparky said.
     
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    mattj21

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

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    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
     
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    timgr

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    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.
     
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    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    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.
     
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    OzFin

    OzFin Vintage Jeep Guy

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

    OzFin Vintage Jeep Guy

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    Looks like Nick and I posted at the same time :)
     
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    mattj21

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    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.
     
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    nickmil

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    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)
     
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    Posimoto

    Posimoto Hopeless JEEP Addict

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    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.
     
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