81 Jeep Wagoneer questions...

On my way home today I spotted this jeep driving down the road for sale, it has a V8 360, 33" tires, body lift and 91K original miles on it. 4x4 Needs interior work.

I looked at the rear axel and it had 12bolts around it, what axel is it??

They guy is asking 1K for it, but will take less.

Help!!

Would it be a good project?
Worth it for the axels??

Thanks,
Paul

http://www.wagoneers.com/

http://wagoneers.com/FSJ/tech/81-86jeep-parts.PDF

If its stock an 81 Waggy will either have a Dana 44 or an AMC 20 rear axle. The 20 in the FSJ's is alot better than the 20 in the CJ's. It will have a 44 in the front, and 81 should be a driver side drop, I know my 83 was, I think 77 or 79 was the change year on that.

The axles would be the right width, slightly narrower than your Cherokee's. That 44 front however will be a low pinion axle, and the gearing will likely not be desireable, plus you'll have to get perches welded on both axles.

For a grand, I'd say you'd be better off finding an 8.8 for the rear and investing a bit in your front D30.... you're gonna put a good amount of money into those axles to be happy with them.

It has the AMC 20 in the rear. Looks like it wouldn't be worth the parts. Thanks for the info! Paul