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CJ-7nvrstk · 06-30-2002, 06:55 AM

Has anyone ever done a 10 bolt into CJ axle swap or seen website of that swap? I just picked up a 10 bolt front and 12 bolt rear for song and am lookin for info now. Thanks.

CSP · 06-30-2002, 03:47 PM

Shouldn't be any different that any Dana 44 swap. Dana 44 knuckles will bolt on to the 10 bolt if you want hi-steer.

Brandon · 06-30-2002, 04:10 PM

gonna run full width? Issues are steering and perches, but steering should just be a matter of a different drag link length

Oxblood · 06-30-2002, 10:02 PM

I know a guy that put a 10 bolt front in his CJ, he just moved the perches outboard a little bit. If you can weld, it's not a problem. As for the 12 bolt, if I were you I'd rather go with a 6-lug semi floating 14 bolt. It's stronger. I got one for sale too

Grendel · 07-01-2002, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Oxblood
I know a guy that put a 10 bolt front in his CJ, he just moved the perches outboard a little bit. If you can weld, it's not a problem. As for the 12 bolt, if I were you I'd rather go with a 6-lug semi floating 14 bolt. It's stronger. I got one for sale too

What do you want for it? Gear ratio?

GaJeep94YJ · 07-01-2002, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Oxblood
I know a guy that put a 10 bolt front in his CJ, he just moved the perches outboard a little bit. If you can weld, it's not a problem. As for the 12 bolt, if I were you I'd rather go with a 6-lug semi floating 14 bolt. It's stronger. I got one for sale too

6 lug 14 bolt??? I am interested in this. got any more info on it, like width? I don't want to run full width but I am runing 61.5" in the front, so around 63" would be ok.

give me some more info on it. and if it is really good I have some family coming down for the holidays from Chapel hill, don't know if they would be passing you on the way to atlanta, GA but ......

WheelingPiazza · 07-01-2002, 08:11 AM

You will need to outboard the springs on a cj0-7 or have the axle cut down to macth your spring.

Personally a 10 bolt and 12bolt compo is not worth the time, they are both very weak axles. 12 bolt being c clip etc..

JEEPRZ · 07-01-2002, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by WheelingPiazza
You will need to outboard the springs on a cj0-7 or have the axle cut down to macth your spring.

Personally a 10 bolt and 12bolt compo is not worth the time, they are both very weak axles. 12 bolt being c clip etc..

I agree. Keep looking

This is a SF 9.5 14 bolt. 33 spline, c-clip axle

CJ-7nvrstk · 07-01-2002, 03:12 PM

The 10/12bolt combo sure beat the strength of a dana 30, amc model 20 combo. Since I'm not into hardcore rock crawling, I figure that they will be fine. Thanks for all the input so far.

4Bangler · 07-01-2002, 03:30 PM

I think the 10-bolt front is a decent choice, comparable to the Dana 44, only easier to work on (don't have to remove ring gear to get the spiders out) but the 12 bolt rear is a dumb move, the c-clip axle design is just not good for what we do. The semi-float six lug 14 bolt is a little stronger, but still c-clip, and not many lockers available. If you don't think you need eight lug (real 14 bolt), look for a late 80's Jeep J-truck, some had rear Dana 44's, similar width to full size Chevy, and 6-lug. Even a six lug flanged AMC 20 from a J-truck would be better than the 12 bolt Chevy. Some early ('62-'66) Chevy trucks came with rear Dana 44's, but they are narrower than the later truck axles (around 63"-65")

06-30-2002, 06:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
CJ-7nvrstk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12535 Location: El Paso Posts: 11	Front axle swap Has anyone ever done a 10 bolt into CJ axle swap or seen website of that swap? I just picked up a 10 bolt front and 12 bolt rear for song and am lookin for info now. Thanks. __________________ 85CJ-7 AMC 360, T-18, Dana 300, 4.10 gears, locker rear, 35x12.50-15 Pro Comp Xterrains. Soon to swap in 10 bolt front and 12 bolt rear axles.

06-30-2002, 04:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Brandon Registered User Join Date: Mar 1975 Member # 6 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 13,666	gonna run full width? Issues are steering and perches, but steering should just be a matter of a different drag link length __________________ This Space for rent!

06-30-2002, 10:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Oxblood Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Member # 11405 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 256	I know a guy that put a 10 bolt front in his CJ, he just moved the perches outboard a little bit. If you can weld, it's not a problem. As for the 12 bolt, if I were you I'd rather go with a 6-lug semi floating 14 bolt. It's stronger. I got one for sale too __________________ 99' ZR2 Blazer, SFA 79' F250 Dana 44 with chevy outers, 4.88's detroit, 14 bolt FF, 4.88's, detroit, 3.5" YJ springs in front, customs in rear, 36" TSL's

07-01-2002, 08:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
WheelingPiazza Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 498 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 3,955	You will need to outboard the springs on a cj0-7 or have the axle cut down to macth your spring. Personally a 10 bolt and 12bolt compo is not worth the time, they are both very weak axles. 12 bolt being c clip etc.. __________________ KI6PZZ, One of the wheelingpiazzas. Dysfunctional Rockcrawlers (TDO)

07-01-2002, 03:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
CJ-7nvrstk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12535 Location: El Paso Posts: 11	The 10/12bolt combo sure beat the strength of a dana 30, amc model 20 combo. Since I'm not into hardcore rock crawling, I figure that they will be fine. Thanks for all the input so far. __________________ 85CJ-7 AMC 360, T-18, Dana 300, 4.10 gears, locker rear, 35x12.50-15 Pro Comp Xterrains. Soon to swap in 10 bolt front and 12 bolt rear axles.

06-30-2002, 03:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
CSP Registered User Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1533 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 2,779	Shouldn't be any different that any Dana 44 swap. Dana 44 knuckles will bolt on to the 10 bolt if you want hi-steer.

07-01-2002, 03:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
4Bangler Jackstand Wheeler Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12152 Location: Alpena, Michigan Posts: 1,616	I think the 10-bolt front is a decent choice, comparable to the Dana 44, only easier to work on (don't have to remove ring gear to get the spiders out) but the 12 bolt rear is a dumb move, the c-clip axle design is just not good for what we do. The semi-float six lug 14 bolt is a little stronger, but still c-clip, and not many lockers available. If you don't think you need eight lug (real 14 bolt), look for a late 80's Jeep J-truck, some had rear Dana 44's, similar width to full size Chevy, and 6-lug. Even a six lug flanged AMC 20 from a J-truck would be better than the 12 bolt Chevy. Some early ('62-'66) Chevy trucks came with rear Dana 44's, but they are narrower than the later truck axles (around 63"-65") __________________ '46 CJ-2A, '47 CJ-2A, '48 CJ-2A, '50 M38, '52 M38A1, '62 CJ-3B, '62 CJ-5, '65 CJ-5, (2) '66 CJ-5's, '67 CJ-5, '69 CJ-5, '69 J-3000, '70 CJ-101, '74 DJ-5, '74 CJ-5, '77 CJ-5, '78 CJ-5, '78 CJ-7, '78 Wagoneer, '95 YJ, '97 XJ...None of them run.

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