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What axles to look for in salvage yard?
- Thread starter CamoXJeep
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Big Red
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- Location
- Roscoe, IL 61073
Look 1st for 87-89' Xj dana 44 rear axles that's a bolt in. Depending if U can fab stuff a hp44/9" from a f-150 or Bronco in the 70's vintage would be nice. I'd say try to get a full width 9" axle then U can build it based on your needs from 31 to 40 spline shafts, etc etc.
BLUE 37
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- Location
- MIDDLETOWN,CA
Depending on how much you want to spend and what your build needs are.
If you want a kingpin front, you will ned to get no later than '89 ford f350.
Those are most sought after and the price reflects that.
If you're not particular about the type of knuckles, you can find 60 from a newer year ford with balljoints. can me waay cheaper.
pre '70's(I can't rember exact year) are all low-pinion, all others are high pinion and more expensive.
All f350's have either a rear d60 or 10.25" which is beefier.
Good luck and correct me if I'm wrong!
If you want a kingpin front, you will ned to get no later than '89 ford f350.
Those are most sought after and the price reflects that.
If you're not particular about the type of knuckles, you can find 60 from a newer year ford with balljoints. can me waay cheaper.
pre '70's(I can't rember exact year) are all low-pinion, all others are high pinion and more expensive.
All f350's have either a rear d60 or 10.25" which is beefier.
Good luck and correct me if I'm wrong!
tnxjjeeper
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- Location
- Chattanooga,Tennessee
You can find a 60 under a Dodge truck as well, either a 1 ton or 3/4 ton.
RKBA
NAXJA Member #1012
- Location
- Outer Banks, NC
Don't neglect 3/4 an 1 ton vans for potential rear axles. The WMS-WMS on van axles are sometimes different than pickups so take your tape measure.
BIG98XJ
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Duluth, Ga
When I went to the local yard, I snagged a D60 rear out of a 73dodge pickup, 30spline, full floatin 8 lug for 75$ spring perches lined right up!
yellowxj
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Ocala, FL.
Got my d60 out of a 89 dodge 3/4 2wd...about 5" wider than stock I think. Bolt in. 4.10
csudman
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Statesville, NC
Ford f350 78-79 are the best years for a 60 or 44. F250 is a 44, F350 is a 60. Sometimes you can find 60's in F250's, but they were only avalible in snowfighter packages, very rare.
Good luck.
Good luck.
yuppiexj
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- fredericksburg VA
don't forget the Mopar 8 3/4. they are often seen as junk but did appear in Hemi cars.
mid 70's and earlier Dodge Vans, Pickups, and V8 cars.
specifically the 62-70 B Body with a track width of 59.2"
and the 71-72 B body with a track width of 62" for you full width guys.
Some of these cars also have D60's if well optioned (426/4 speed).
I wouldn't hold your breath though .
Reg gearing a 8 3/4 is pretty darn easy since it has a drop out 3rd member.
Moser, Strange, etc. All have race ready parts for you.
I bought a B-Body 3.07 open housing on EBay drum to drum for $50 last year.
mid 70's and earlier Dodge Vans, Pickups, and V8 cars.
specifically the 62-70 B Body with a track width of 59.2"
and the 71-72 B body with a track width of 62" for you full width guys.
Some of these cars also have D60's if well optioned (426/4 speed).
I wouldn't hold your breath though .
Reg gearing a 8 3/4 is pretty darn easy since it has a drop out 3rd member.
Moser, Strange, etc. All have race ready parts for you.
I bought a B-Body 3.07 open housing on EBay drum to drum for $50 last year.
HoodRichXJ
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
good deal are out there i just got back from a local yard where i picked up an 87 d44 out of an xj for 200. not great deal but well worth it. -steve
Thanks for all the info guys, what kind of gearing would I find in some of these? Right now currently running stock axles and gears 3:55 w/33's. I know but didnt have the money till now. Would like to regear if they come with better at the same time. Thanks all Jeff
