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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 05:24 PM
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I got it...even if I have 37" MT/Rs...

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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by sschaefer3
A 1979 or eariler Jeep Wagonner will have a passenger side drop Dana 44 that is the exact width of your IFS rear axle. Same 6-5.5 bolt pattern.
same width but wider perch width = less flex and greater turning radius
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Robinhood150
I didn't know you can flog anything with a 2.7L 4banger...
Same horse and 3 lb/ft of torque less than your 3.slow.

Spins em just fine! OH YA!
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 07:11 PM
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Stock to stock I would say equal. Both are 20 something year old decroded pieces of crap.

Toyota made a solid axle truck from the factory. I would aim for parts of that.

Dana 30's rule! Same size joints as a 44, just an awesome high pinion diff.
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Nitro Hotpants
Same horse and 3 lb/ft of torque less than your 3.slow.
Yeah, that ain't say'in much.
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Robinhood150
Yeah, that ain't say'in much.
I know... :cry:
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 12:27 PM
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Custom Axle

...or you could always go the route of a custom axle housing from:

www.diamondaxle.com

www.sky-manufacturing.com
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