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72 cj5 232 to 258 swap

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Coloradocj5, Mar 9, 2007.

  1. Mar 9, 2007
    Coloradocj5

    Coloradocj5 New Member

    Colorado
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    I'm changing from a 232/3 speed to a 258/T18. I know the 258 combo is longer than the 232 combo. Does any one know if I'll need to change the drive shafts? Thanks in advance:)
     
    Coloradocj5, Mar 9, 2007
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  2. Mar 9, 2007
    hudsonhawk

    hudsonhawk Well-Known Member

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    Yes it does. I did this exact thing. The front shaft has to be lengthened the rear shaft has to be shortened. The T-18/Dana 20 combo is 2.5 inches longer then the t-14/dana 20 combo. The engines are the same length. For more info. http://www.hudsonhawk.net/jeep/jeepmain.htm

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  3. Mar 10, 2007
    CJ-X

    CJ-X Member

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    Looks to me that in that picture with those bell housings they are about the same length. Is that an illusion or would the right bell housing make up the difference for him?
     
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  4. Mar 10, 2007
    hudsonhawk

    hudsonhawk Well-Known Member

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    Its an illusion. The T-18 is longer. That is a t-150 bell housing on it with a ford short shaft conversion You can not easily get any shorter then that.
     
    hudsonhawk, Mar 10, 2007
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