axle questions

[92illpony]

Are there any 6x5.5 lug axles that are as strong as an 8.8 and almost the same width but not any narrower?

[easyover]

'80-'86 Wagoneer AMC20 - Ring and pinion easily as strong as 8.8. 2 7/8" axle tubes. 29 spline shafts. 59" WMS
'86-'91 Wagoneer D44 - Ring and pinion smaller than 8.8. 2 7/8" axle tubes. 30 spline shafts. 59" WMS
both axles are 6X5.5 and pretty decent in strength, but probably not as strong as a 31 spline Explorer 8.8. Easy to find and cheap in the junk yards. BJ's carries chromo axles for the FSJ AMC20. Chromos for the D44 would have to be custom ordered.

[bp95yj]

don't forget an ifs toyota 8" rear. (86 and up)

[JLToy]

What are you running an 8.8 on that has 6x5.5 a bolt pattern?
some troopers had d44 with 6 lug and some durangos

[92illpony]

What are you running an 8.8 on that has 6x5.5 a bolt pattern?
some troopers had d44 with 6 lug and some durangos

I'm running an 8.8 in my bronco 2. I just bought a dana 44 for the front from a waggy. I dont' want to loose any stength if i switch to another axle. I may just buy some axle shafts for my 8.8 with 6x5.5 bolt pattern.

[Andre75]

some troopers had d44 with 6 lug

All Troopers (92' and up) have 6x5.5 and an Isuzu 12-bolt at 61-63" WMS. Strong axle with disk brakes but limited gear availability.

The Isuzu Rodeo has a D44 w/ 6x5.5 from about 92 on. 60-63" WMS