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Post by jeepininmaine on Jun 26, 2006 0:19:18 GMT -3
i just bought an 81 cj 5 today with a bad rear.it has a narrow track dana 44 and the drivers side axle and tire is coming off.it was raining when i got home so i haven't pulled it apart yet.just curious if any one knows what i should expect when i pull it apart.i've heard about dana 44 rears with 2 piece shafts and i'm wondering if this is one.anyone have any knowledge of this?i don't know if it has regular 44 1 piece shafts and the axle broke,or if a c clip failed,or if it does indeed have 2 piece shafts and something else failed.guess we'll find out tomorrow.heres a pic.new bestop top and doors,new 33/12.50/15 all terrains,smallblock chevy.its from california and the frame is rust free.tub has had some minor work but is very nice.paint sux bad.   |
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Post by rich on Jun 26, 2006 10:22:29 GMT -3
i thought i had a lot of jeeps your out of control
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Post by jeepininmaine on Jun 26, 2006 10:26:48 GMT -3
its your fault rich......i saw that sweet little cj 5 you bought and had to have 1....
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Post by jps4jeep on Jun 26, 2006 12:52:03 GMT -3
the model 20 has 2 piece shafts, the d44 does not. a 20 with upgraded shafts is equally as strong as a d44 with upgraded shafts. If you would like, source a wid3e trac cj7 and bolt the wider axles in if the rear is a absolute mess. if not, just fix what you got.
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Post by rich on Jun 26, 2006 16:27:05 GMT -3
the early dana 44's are 2 piece axles and small spline counts (junk)
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Post by jps4jeep on Jun 26, 2006 18:47:52 GMT -3
the early dana 44's are 2 piece axles and small spline counts (junk) Even in 81, I thought they changed in ~75 |
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Post by jeepininmaine on Jun 26, 2006 21:50:06 GMT -3
ok...update.i ASSUMED it was a 44 because of the flanged axle.further research showed that its actually an amc 20 with 1 piece shafts.the bearing had failed and destroyed the retainer,seals,marred up the shaft,and the inside of the housing.i think the housing will be ok with a light clean up with emery cloth.any chance anyone has a spare 1 piece narrow track shaft with bearing and retainer?
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Post by rich on Jun 26, 2006 22:12:22 GMT -3
i have two narrow trac model 20 axles but both have 2 piece shafts
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Post by jeepininmaine on Jun 26, 2006 22:17:03 GMT -3
got one with 3.73's?
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Post by axle on Jun 26, 2006 22:29:16 GMT -3
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Post by rich on Jun 27, 2006 15:36:06 GMT -3
what trans & t-case is in the 5?
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Post by cj7fan on Jun 27, 2006 17:45:28 GMT -3
Nice looking 5. Any pics of the SBC under the hood? I think I saw that up for sale on Craigslist. Is that where you found it?
Kent
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Post by jeepininmaine on Jun 27, 2006 19:03:48 GMT -3
yeah its the 1 from craigslist.i haven't checked out the trans yet butby the looks of the stck i'm thinking its a t 4.the t case i just glanced at but it has a pto plate so i'm thinkin dana 20..i've been right out strait and other than removing the axle shaft i haven't even had a chance to look at it.i'll post some under hood pics later.
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