Midwest 4 Wheel Parts & Off Road

Greetings,

Approx. 23 years ago, i had a Dana 60 rear w/ Locker & 44 front w/TrueTrac built from these guys for my '74 CJ-5.
About 10 yrs ago, they built me another nice lock to lock rear for an F-150.
I just blew the longshaft yoke on my 44 front and my parts man is having trouble finding a replacement. The halfshaft was supposed to be 1/2 of a Bronco rear axle.
Does anybody know if Midwest is still around, possibly under a different name?

Any help would be appreciated.

e-mail onerarebird@hotmail.com

Thanks,
gj

 

Not sure I understand what you broke?? They used a rear shaft out of a bronco for a inner shaft in the front??

Sorry I cant help with wether the co. is still around or not.

 

You aren't talking about the Home of Bigfoot are you? http://www.bigfoot4x4.com/visit.html
They were once called Midwest Four Wheel Drive & Performance Center http://www.bigfoot4x4.com/history1.html

I've got pictures of the original Bigfoot before they tried 48" or 66" Terra Tires.

 

My front long axle yoke blew. I've replaced the axle shaft many years ago, but I guess I'm dating myself.

Thanks.

gj

 

Thanks for the info.

gj

 

After my parts man spoke with Spicer about the halfshaft that I need, it turns out that IH Scouts had the same axle shaft, so this item is very rare. I have one coming in from ChiTown next week. When I get some extra $$, I'll have to pick up a spare or update my front axle.
Right now I'm disabled, so Jeep is my daily driver, no more tree climbing with the front left wheel or reverse wheelies for a while. It'll come in handy when I move to rock country (seasonal access).

Thanks again.
gj