About this product
The Motobilt Jeep CJ full width axle conversion kit is a simple way to install a Chevy Dana 44 or Dana 60 front axle in your Jeep CJ. This kit also works with older model Ford 44 and 60 fronts from the 78/79 range. This kit fits Jeep CJ's from 1976 to 1986. The measurement from center pin to center pin on your front axle needs to be between 31 1/2 inches to 32 inches.
Motobilt offers high quality fabricated parts for the DIY fabricator. It requires welding to install. The Motobilt Jeep CJ full width axle conversion kit was designed for ultimate strength and to make your Jeep look great at the same time. The kit features a removable winch plate, 42 inch wide fabricated bumper assembly, 3/4 inch d-ring mounts that pass through the bumper are welded on both sides, shackle reversal spring buckets, shackle hangers for the frame, and 4 inch long boomerang shackles. The kit moves the front axle forward as much as possible without relocating the steering box. The kit is designed to work with Jeep YJ leaf springs or Jeep CJ rear springs. The front bumper features a built in bottle opener on the bottom side.
The bumper and winch plate are fabricated from 3/16 inch high strength steel plate. The side frame plate, spring buckets, shackle hangers, and shackles are fabricated from 1/4 inch high strength steel plate. The included d-ring mounts are fabricated from 3/4 inch thick high strength steel plate.
Specifications
- Jeep CJ full width axle conversion kit
- Bumper and winch plate are fabricated from 3/16 inch high strength steel plate
- Side frame plate, spring buckets, shackle hangers, and shackles 1/4 inch high strength steel plate
- D-ring mounts are fabricated from 3/4 inch thick high strength steel plate
- Works with YJ Leaf springs or CJ rear leaf springs.
- Potential Donor Axles Below:
- 1978-1979 Ford 44 and 60 fronts
- 1973-1991 Chevy Dana 44, GM 10 bolt, or Dana 60
- Your donor axle must have a center pin measurement of 31 1/2 to 32”s in order to fit.
- Sold as kit
- Weight: 64lbs (approx.)
Note:
- This kit does not include leaf springs, u-bolts, u-bolt plates, shocks, shock mounts, poly bushings and longer brake lines.
- Does NOT work with Super Duty axles or any Ford axles newer than 1980.
- This kit is Not a bolt on product
- Hardware not included.
- Shackle bushing kit sold separately PN BushingKit. Only 1 kit is needed.
- Front axle is moved forward approximately 2 inches.
- Welding required
Guide to choosing the correct parts:
Check out this article to help you match your springs and rear stretch kit.
Instructions
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