Anybody have an opinion on axle width for a jeep? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shilo · 03-17-2006, 07:30 PM

Im trying to come up with a good width for my cj-7. I currently have a full width dana 60 front and a 14 bolt that has been cut to 62.5 inches. The bad thing about the 14 bolt is it was cut for a fj-40 and the pinion is offset to the right 6 inches. Ill probably end up selling that and cutting down a different 14 bolt. anybody know a good width to go?

Prerunner1982 · 03-25-2006, 04:47 PM

a full width 14 bolt should be fine, since the dan 60 is still full width. Shouldnt be any problems there...

2wdBlazer · 03-25-2006, 11:47 PM

If they stick out too far just use a deep backspacing wheel like 5 inch.

LONGHAIR · 03-26-2006, 12:19 PM

If you are OK with the width of the 14bolt go ahead and use it. I wouldn't be concerned about the off-set. The u-joints don't car which direction they are correcting.

Back in the late 80s I put a front axle in the rear of an 87 C20 to give it four wheel steering. The axle was totally stock from a replacement parts standpoint. That makes it far easier and cheaper to repair, should it be necessary. This put the differential well off-center with no problems what so ever.

1967k30 · 03-26-2006, 02:33 PM

You could go with a Cab&Chassis 14bolt. They are 63"WMS instead of 67".

shilo · 04-03-2006, 09:55 PM

So running a offset rear and a centered transfer case output wouldnt wear out u joints or break them easy? I planned on cutting down the front 60, if i dont go full width. Im really considering going full width though. With a huge offset wheel, i guess it wouldnt be all that bad. maybe some humvee wheels.

**Richard** · 04-04-2006, 01:50 AM

A guy in the club my brother is in runs full width on his XJ.
Some pics http://www.sr-kanyonkrawlers.com/owy...__03_19_06.htm
My bro has the Toy

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-15-2006, 10:05 AM

My buddy terry has an eaton in the rear of his yj heres a few shots of it.

03-17-2006, 07:30 PM	#1
shilo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grand Junction , CO Posts: 602	Anybody have an opinion on axle width for a jeep? Im trying to come up with a good width for my cj-7. I currently have a full width dana 60 front and a 14 bolt that has been cut to 62.5 inches. The bad thing about the 14 bolt is it was cut for a fj-40 and the pinion is offset to the right 6 inches. Ill probably end up selling that and cutting down a different 14 bolt. anybody know a good width to go? __________________ 71 swb 4x4, 37" Iroks, t400/205 496 77 CJ-7, Narrowed Dana 60 Lockrite, 14 Bolt Spool, 4.56 gears, 39.5" boggers. 360 t-18/d20

03-25-2006, 04:47 PM	#2
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: Anybody have an opinion on axle width for a jeep? a full width 14 bolt should be fine, since the dan 60 is still full width. Shouldnt be any problems there... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

03-25-2006, 11:47 PM	#3
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,212	Re: Anybody have an opinion on axle width for a jeep? If they stick out too far just use a deep backspacing wheel like 5 inch. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

03-26-2006, 12:19 PM	#4
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	Re: Anybody have an opinion on axle width for a jeep? If you are OK with the width of the 14bolt go ahead and use it. I wouldn't be concerned about the off-set. The u-joints don't car which direction they are correcting. Back in the late 80s I put a front axle in the rear of an 87 C20 to give it four wheel steering. The axle was totally stock from a replacement parts standpoint. That makes it far easier and cheaper to repair, should it be necessary. This put the differential well off-center with no problems what so ever.

03-26-2006, 02:33 PM	#5
1967k30 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NE Posts: 363	Re: Anybody have an opinion on axle width for a jeep? You could go with a Cab&Chassis 14bolt. They are 63"WMS instead of 67". __________________ 01 2500 Duramax,6spd,4x4,Not stock. Estimated 550rwhp/1100rwfp on fuel only. 03 3500 Duramax,6spd,4x4,Pac-Brake,not stock Estimated 500rwhp/1000rwfp fuel only 67 K10 in many pieces Little Brothers truck 67 K20 Cummins 12V/NV4500/205, D60/Eaton w/ Detroit,37" Xterrains,crossover steering, Future plans,Twins and lots of fuel.

04-03-2006, 09:55 PM	#6
shilo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grand Junction , CO Posts: 602	Re: Anybody have an opinion on axle width for a jeep? So running a offset rear and a centered transfer case output wouldnt wear out u joints or break them easy? I planned on cutting down the front 60, if i dont go full width. Im really considering going full width though. With a huge offset wheel, i guess it wouldnt be all that bad. maybe some humvee wheels. __________________ 71 swb 4x4, 37" Iroks, t400/205 496 77 CJ-7, Narrowed Dana 60 Lockrite, 14 Bolt Spool, 4.56 gears, 39.5" boggers. 360 t-18/d20

04-04-2006, 01:50 AM	#7
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,896	Re: Anybody have an opinion on axle width for a jeep? A guy in the club my brother is in runs full width on his XJ. Some pics http://www.sr-kanyonkrawlers.com/owy...__03_19_06.htm My bro has the Toy __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

04-15-2006, 10:05 AM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Anybody have an opinion on axle width for a jeep? My buddy terry has an eaton in the rear of his yj heres a few shots of it. Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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