[Willy53]

I have a 53 cj3b it’s under construction right now. I just finished building a new frame for it. Stretching wheel base to 92”. Setting it on yj 1.5 inch soa leaf springs. Need some input on upgrading the axles can’t decide on axle width wms to wms 58” 60” or 63” any info will help. Thank you.

 

[NorCalJalopy]

Depends on what trails your want to run, wheel set up, trailer needs. Do you mind the looks of all the wheels being outside of the fender? Local laws?

 

[Willy53]

Not really looking to do a lot of bouncing and crawling on rocks lots of Jeep trails, lots of snow runs. Looking to run 36” to maybe 37” tires 12.50 wide, on the wheels I have they are 15x8. I’m not to worried on the look of the tires sticking out. And local laws you can’t have much tire past the fender but it won’t be driven on the street much. Oh and fit on 72” wide trailer.

 

[NorCalJalopy]

Stock axle width is about 48”.
I’d go 58” axles if that’s an option for you.
Your wheels will add a lil bit of extra with too. A popular swap would also be Toyota axles, they’re about 55” or so. I’ve seen a ton of flat fenders with those and they look good.

 

[Willy53]

10-4 that’s what I was thinking of going with 58”. I was just looking for some more input on it. Thank you. I just finished building a new frame for it out of 2x4 rectangular tube so axle are coming up next for me.

 

[NorCalJalopy]

10-4 that’s what I was thinking of going with 58”. I was just looking for some more input on it. Thank you. I just finished building a new frame for it out of 2x4 rectangular tube so axle are coming up next for me.

What are you planning for suspension? What wheelbase?

 

[Willy53]

I’m planning on setting it on yj 1.5” soa leaf springs I ordered from Rusty’s off-road they are supposed to be delivered Friday hopefully ha. I have it measured out to be at 92” wheelbase I’m going to comp cut the rear. Want to stretch without stretching the body.

 

[Beat95YJ]

Flatfenders are great on 60 inch axles. If you don’t want to build a front axle go with a CJ wide track at 58.

 

[Willy53]

Thanks for the input beat95yj. What model wide track cj? Cj7 or cj5 maybe?

 

[Beat95YJ]

Only CJ7’s were wide track. 81 or 82 to 86.

 

[Willy53]

Copy thank you I’ll look into those.

 

[Tiptoptune]

what t case you running? If still using the D18 you may need offset rear. I will be getting rid of my rear 60 inch wide offset D44 soon that I used for years with the D18 in a 2a if interested. Pm me if so. I used 2 or 2.5 BDS yj sua in my 2a offsetting the axle two inches each end to gain wb and happy with it.

 

[Willy53]

I am running the D18 and was planning on a wider 44 for the rear just like you have. I am interested in what you have.

 

[Lokirider]

I have a Dana 30, wide track "58" front axle assembly (brake to brake) from an 83 CJ sitting in my drive way. It needs some freshening up. Come and get it before it goes to the scrap yard.

 

[Willy53]

I am interested what is your phone number have a couple questions? Thanks.

 

[jeep_boy02]

82-86 CJs are WT. But it'd probably be better in long run to go with FSJ axles tho as they may be easier to find and they'll be D44 up front versus a 30.

I've made my 30 survive behind a V8 and 35s but I wouldn't trust anything more and I'm surprised it's lasted this long.

should be wrenching or wheeling but here I be

 

[Willy53]

I’m wanting to run up to 36” tires and I’m running a 4.3 v6. I can get a front 44 out of a 75 Chevy it’s just the cost of getting it narrowed.