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Trying to figure what axles I should use? Have a stock 1985 cj7 w/i4. Plan on upgrading to a v8 and would like to run 35-38" tires. Just would like to to know my options for axles and what to find them in. Thanks for reading.

I would love to get some tech info off your friends 7. Esp the 454 install. Any pictures. Anything would b helpful. As far as cost goes for custom shafts I've heard anywhere from 100-175 ea. Does that sound right to u?

Hello again, continuing w/ my quest on driving myself crazy on deciding the future of my 1985 cj7 jeep. My question is, I just picked up a 1987 1ton chevy 4x4 w/a 454ci,th400,np205tc,a Dana 60 frt, and a 14 bolt ff rear axle and I would like to know if anyone knows of any good websites...

Gantic, thanks for the info. I had a few ?s you might b able to answer. First what was the cost of shortening the d60 and 14bolt? Also did you mount your leaf spring mounts outside of the frame rails. 3rd, if you would have made your axles a little wider would you have not needed to use wheel...

I'm located in Toledo. Sorry it took so long to reply. Been working 7 days a week.

I currently have a 1985 cj 7 w/a i4 eng., t4 trans, and a weak Dana 30 frt axle and a weaker amc 20. I recently came across a 1987 1ton chevy 4x4 truck fairly cheap. The truck has a 454ci, a th400 trans, and a np205 t-case. It also has a Dana 60 frt axle and ff14 bolt rear axle. From what I here...

well idid it here goes the wole story for those who have been helping me. it my sound familiar but this is the full story so here goes, i have a 1985 cj7 that came with the i4 motor t4trans dana 30 front axle and weak amc20 rear. i wanted to change the drivetrain and the motor(trans and t-case...

When u said tire placement what did u mean? Also r u running offset rims to counter the wider axles?

Hey guys, just wanted to touch base with you in my pursuit of the right donar vehicle for my jeep build up. I have the idea of going with a full size chevy 4x4 3/4-1ton truck. Looking to use the 350sbc the th400 trans and the np205 t-case. I was also going to run the full width14 bolt rear end...

To many options. I'm having a hard time narrowing it down. 6cyl 8cyl 4cyl? Ford chevy amc? I'm having a hard time choosing. 70% daily driving 30% off road. What's the right set up for 35-37" tires. To much to look at on craigslist list. I want something I can grow with. Meaning, I don't need...

Don't worry nothing is set in stone. I'm still just looking. that's why I love this site. I can bounce ideas off people who have experience and ideas in this area. I've been looking on craigslist and came across a 94 chevy 350ci.$400, 4l60e Trans$250, and transfer case( no discription)$150...

I havent had a chance to look at it yet. Still trying to get ahold of the seller. I did do some research on the ford 390ci and it's known for being called a boat anchor. Plus the article claimed that it was tough to find parts for. Also being a big block it would probably be tough to fit into...

Just an update. A friend called me and said, he came across A 1976 ford rolling chasis. It has a 390ci motor with a 4 speed Manual transmission. It also has 36" tires. His suggestion to Me is to put the jeep body on this chasis. My question is, is Ford 390 a...

Thanks guys. All this information is incredibly helpful for Someone who's doing this build for the first time. Keep the Info coming, and again thank you for your time. Ill start looking this weekend.

Sounds like a good deal unfortunately I'm located in Ohio But it still helps me with what I can look for. Thanks I'm going To start checking craigslist for trucks this weekend. If you guys Have anymore input feel free. This definitely helps a person New to this get some good ideas.

Thanks for the info. That definitely helps. Could u be a little more specific about the type of truck and year?

Just finished building my 1ton gantry crane to pull the old motor from my 1985 cj7 jeep(will post a few pics soon), which currently has a amc 4cyl. with a t4 trans. Im trying to figure out what motor trans combo I should go with. Dont want to buy a crate motor or spend a fortune on it. looking...

So your saying I should fuel inject my inline-4cycl. rather than pop in v8. Would that be enough power to turn 35" rubber?

Hey guys thanks for your replys. This gives me something to think about. If I did go w/ the amc 360, what transmission do I need to run on it. I still have some time, for now I'll just fin. Building my crane so I can be ready to pull that v4.

hey guys, I was wondering if anyone had any info on a 1985 chevy 305-lg4 motor 700-r4 auto trans combo ? would this be a good combo for my cj7 rebuild. Also looking to find out if they make a adapter for my current transfer case to mount up to this trans? A little new to all of this so any help...