Width of 66 bronco axles???

[Logan]

Ok... So i am now saving up for Baja's axles. I want to convert the front axle to manual hubs. Now online kits seem to be for the older CJ's that ive fount. If I find a ford ranger Dana 30 with the manual hubs. Can I swap the knuckles to the XJ d30??? I may have located the waggy springs and pitman arm I need, so if I get the funds by the weekend for the axles. I will be starting this swap on the long weekend. I plan on doing the SFA, rear axle, motor swap, and transfer casein about a week. I know, im wishful...lol...

Ok... I hate self proclaimed ranger experts... Decided to start researching.... and apparently they came with a D28...errr...

 

[DoctorPhate]

As far as I know the Ranger came with a Dana35 front axle.

 

[dwcjwerfner]

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/4wd_Front_Axles.html

The question would be is are the knuckles the same as a D30 solid axle, I doubt it but I think the D44 TTB's were.
You need to ask those Ranger guys more questions

dj

 

[O.D.]

Why not go with an 8.8 in the rear with spacers?
Front you could go with a 44.

Earlier F150 D44's had leafs.

 

[dwcjwerfner]

Because he is getting a good deal on those already geared and locked axles from Scott

dj

 

[Logan]

my plan is under $1500 for SFA... Scotts axles have everything I want. I can run them for a few years and build some custom axles.

 

[Kunker]

http://www.jeepkings.ca/forums/showthread.php?60656-dana-30-upgrade

Sounds like you need to find a kit...there were some other threads indicating that the inner C's on the CJ 30's are different from the TJ/XJ/ZJ inner C's, making a straight up knucke swap not work. I'd poke around Heepkings some more, though, as they would be a decent source on Jeep axles.

 

[Baja]

I can also get my hands on a CJ Dana 30 if you need if for parts.

 

[Kunker]

Some more searching:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=750186

Bill did a 30/44 hybrid:
http://pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Hybrid_Axle/HybridAxle.htm

http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/axle/ultyj30/

Looks like you either need the Warn kit ($$$) or cut the inner C's off and go to town with D30/44 stuff. The second route would still need adapters on the rear to match the new 5x5.5 pattern.

 

[Logan]

Well its not super important to get the hubs. If I come across a set for a great price then ill get it.
Thanks a lot guys for all your help!

 

[Logan]

Ok... I have the front leafs, pit-man arm, steering box, and axles coming. Now to start getting the misc. hardware needed.... Anyone know where I can get something like this spring mount to the frame?

 

[O.D.]

If you have the specs, PM Mike (Lorint)... I am certain he can make these quite easily.

 

[Logan]

I dont have specs. But I guess all I would need to do is order a bushing. ...

 

[O.D.]

Mess around on Poly Performance's website. They have pretty good specs on most products to help you along the way to having something made..

 

[Logan]

ok. Ill take the measurements off the leafs when I get them, then pm him. Thanks a lot!

 

[Kunker]

Ballistic also sells them:

http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/Leaf-Spring-Brackets-Accessories_c_33.html

But try Mike first.

 

[Logan]

Thanks a lot. Id rather use a local guy first. As soon as I get the springs, ill measure then PM him. Unless someone knows what bushings I use with waggy front leafs...

 

[Dirk]

Haven't been on in a bit, and it sems like EB axles are old news in this thread...but...76 and 77 had disks, all others drums.
As far as conversion, just pull the disk parts off a 1/2 ton and bolt it on.

 

[Logan]

Haven't been on in a bit, and it sems like EB axles are old news in this thread...but...76 and 77 had disks, all others drums.
As far as conversion, just pull the disk parts off a 1/2 ton and bolt it on.

Now im going with XJ axles. Im hoping in 2-3 weeks my SFA will be complete.

 

[Logan]

I have a 29 spline 8.25 and dana 30 front with 4.56's and detroits. They would be perfect for you. Pm me if you are interested.

HEY!! pm me your # I wanna pick them up.