What is the best WMS width? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

elbastardo · 07-24-2011, 06:24 PM

Im in the process of building A BJ dana 60 front and im thinking of what is the best WMF to go with. This axle will be a narrow track setup

Thanks for the input

Dirt-Fab · 07-25-2011, 12:52 PM

It really depends upon what you are trying to do.

I'm building one for daily driving and trail-riding. Only some mild crawling planned for it. I am trying to shoot for a WMS of around 57-59" on the front of my CJ2A Chevy Dana 44. Goal is to use off the shelf inner axle shafts and keep it as narrow as possible without sacrificing steering & maintaining sway-bar & coil-over clearance. I chose the width based off of a target wide-trac CJ & Early Bronco width.

superdooty · 07-25-2011, 04:21 PM

For mine, I opted for stock width Scout II axles, they seem to look somewhat proportionate to a flat fender. 58"

My 2c.

DEnd · 07-25-2011, 07:59 PM

as wide as you can go and still fit between the trees, rocks, small ocean mammals, cars, etc...

ToyotaJeep · 07-28-2011, 02:52 PM

Waggy width works well, NT.

Toyota solid axles work well too, but I don't want to get ran out of here.......

2a_toys · 07-31-2011, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ToyotaJeep

Waggy width works well, NT.

Toyota solid axles work well too, but I don't want to get ran out of here.......

Agree with this guy...Waggy's under mine, seen one with Yota axles and they looked good too. Remember both the waggy's and yota are 6 bolt and Scout are 5 bolt like a CJ if that matters to you.

ToyotaJeep · 07-31-2011, 03:59 PM

I like the fit of the Yotas better as far as width goes. I am currently driving a Jeep with NT Wagoneers and they are a bit wide for my liking. It does turn good and it is stable fwiw but overall they are just a hint wide. I suppose if you want to run a 12.5 tire on an 8" rim they would be great though.

ROB

SVARAS · 07-31-2011, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToyotaJeep

Waggy width works well, NT.

Toyota solid axles work well too, but I don't want to get ran out of here.......

X2 on the Waggys...thats what I have.

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Dirt-Fab Rock God Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 138167 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,421	It really depends upon what you are trying to do. I'm building one for daily driving and trail-riding. Only some mild crawling planned for it. I am trying to shoot for a WMS of around 57-59" on the front of my CJ2A Chevy Dana 44. Goal is to use off the shelf inner axle shafts and keep it as narrow as possible without sacrificing steering & maintaining sway-bar & coil-over clearance. I chose the width based off of a target wide-trac CJ & Early Bronco width. __________________ AKA - Dusty Booger Jeepspeed 1749 (1719 2008 Baja 1K) www.dirt-fab.com e-mail: info@dirt-fab.com Phone: 510-502-8508

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07-28-2011, 02:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
ToyotaJeep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1056 Posts: 3,784	Waggy width works well, NT. Toyota solid axles work well too, but I don't want to get ran out of here.......

07-31-2011, 03:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
ToyotaJeep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1056 Posts: 3,784	I like the fit of the Yotas better as far as width goes. I am currently driving a Jeep with NT Wagoneers and they are a bit wide for my liking. It does turn good and it is stable fwiw but overall they are just a hint wide. I suppose if you want to run a 12.5 tire on an 8" rim they would be great though. ROB