IdahoEagle
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In case you've never seen the specs on width with different axles, JKs are almost exactly the same width as full width... ~65"-ish...
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Your Ideal XJ
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Jbh97009
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- Damascus, Oregon
They are close yes, but I wouldn't call 3-4" almost exactly the same. When trying to keep width down (and keep tires from sticking way the hell out) that 3-4" helps.
That said, all said and done, to do jk 44's (the way I'd want to do them) would be quite a bit more than a 44/60 or even 60/60.... So unless I got a smokin freaking deal on jk 44's I probably won't go that route.... But its always in the back of my mind.
That said, all said and done, to do jk 44's (the way I'd want to do them) would be quite a bit more than a 44/60 or even 60/60.... So unless I got a smokin freaking deal on jk 44's I probably won't go that route.... But its always in the back of my mind.
Jbh97009
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- Damascus, Oregon
For some reason I was thinking tj/xj width was like 58?
stang65
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- independence oregon
thats right im running 5 lug and most people dont even know Ive done the swap from first glance
IdahoEagle
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- Boise Idaho
Normal full width is around 65" wms... JKs are just over 65"...
- Location
- NE Texas
Mine are 72"
IdahoEagle
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- Boise Idaho
Your what? Full width?
IdahoEagle
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- Boise Idaho
Modern trucks are noticeably wider than the full widths from 90-something and older...
NorIdaWheeler
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- North Idaho
My early 80s Ford dana 60 is 69" wms
My mid 80s dana 70 rear is 67"
This is pretty standard width for most true full width axles.
My mid 80s dana 70 rear is 67"
This is pretty standard width for most true full width axles.
Jbh97009
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- Damascus, Oregon
Ok, finally figured out what route I want to go for axles for my 'ideal xj'
I know I'm gonna catch shit for this one, but I don't care, its what I want to run. It will also allow me to retain my wj outers/brakes and therefore steering, trackbar, wheels, tires, everything..... And will give me the bigger jk 44 gear set (up front)
Currie rock jock HP 44, with RCV's, 4.88's and arb/zip or maybe e locker. Then I can grab a xj 44 rear and gear/lock/shaft/disc brake it.
I don't plan on running any bigger than 36/37 inch iroks so I don't want 60's and I want to stay at my current width. Like I said going this route will allow me to re use a lot of my current stuff and give me the piece of mind I want for Moab/rubicon type wheeling.
I know its not the ideal set up for everyone, but I think it is for me. I don't mind unit bearings for 36" tires and the wheeling my xj will see.
Its not the cheapest route, but saving the knuckle/brake/steering/wheel changing will make it pretty close, and just saving the time/hassle of changing all that stuff is enough for me! Won't be till late spring/early summer but I think this is the route I'll go....
I know I'm gonna catch shit for this one, but I don't care, its what I want to run. It will also allow me to retain my wj outers/brakes and therefore steering, trackbar, wheels, tires, everything..... And will give me the bigger jk 44 gear set (up front)
Currie rock jock HP 44, with RCV's, 4.88's and arb/zip or maybe e locker. Then I can grab a xj 44 rear and gear/lock/shaft/disc brake it.
I don't plan on running any bigger than 36/37 inch iroks so I don't want 60's and I want to stay at my current width. Like I said going this route will allow me to re use a lot of my current stuff and give me the piece of mind I want for Moab/rubicon type wheeling.
I know its not the ideal set up for everyone, but I think it is for me. I don't mind unit bearings for 36" tires and the wheeling my xj will see.
Its not the cheapest route, but saving the knuckle/brake/steering/wheel changing will make it pretty close, and just saving the time/hassle of changing all that stuff is enough for me! Won't be till late spring/early summer but I think this is the route I'll go....
