Roxanne: 1985 Cj-7

[85cj7]

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[Shaggy]

skid plate?

[85cj7]

yep, 2x2x1/4" angle for the trans mount, 2x3x1/4" box for the runners, 1x1x1/4" for the anti-wrap bar mount and 3/16" plate. measurements are approximate but the basic blueprint should remain the same.

[85cj7]

dana 44 truss and hydro-assist mount, 3/16" torsion box and new bump stops

[TexTJ209]

Your differential looks problematic.

[Seth]

3/16" or 1/8? D60?

[robertf03]

I think you might have oil pan clearance problems with the truss and transmission case interference on the skid plate

[85cj7]

I think you might have oil pan clearance problems with the truss and transmission case interference on the skid plate

Time will tell, like I said preliminary ideas. By no means set in stone.

I believe the skid plate will be okay because of the runners being 1.75" drop from the frame rails which should clear the low hanging np-435. As for the truss, the axle will be pushed 1.5" forward where the oil pan is shallower and will only come above the top of the diff a slight bit.

[robertf03]

Try using alibre. Its got a sheetmetal feature and is more better than google sketch. Made in dallas tooo so you know its good

[85cj7]

Try using alibre. Its got a sheetmetal feature and is more better than google sketch. Made in dallas tooo so you know its good

cool, I'll look it up, thanks. Just thought that after moving the axle forward and adding the truss that it might now hit the harmonic balancer. We will see, like I said, preliminary.

[85cj7]

Instead of starting a wanted thread and cluttering things up I'll just put it here. Obviously no rush on these items, but, if you have, acquire, or spot them somewhere else then please let me know. As long as condition is good and prices are less then retail then I am interested.

-Any 3/16" plate
-Any 1/4" plate
-Ford 9" 1350 pinion yoke
-dana 44 1350 pinion yoke
-Chevy 52" springs, the more leafs the better
-Chevy 52" spring poly bushing kit
-2x4" box tubing
-Ford 9" aftermarket spring plates and unused u-bolts
-1.75x.120 tubing
-37x12.5x15 MTR for a spare
-8x15 8X6.5 steel waggy wheel
-8x6.5 wheel spacers

Thanks

[mudtoy67]

Don't worry about finding a 9" yoke, just get the conversion joint...it's common.

spicer 5-134x precision #353

[85cj7]

-Aftermarket dana 44 diff cover
-Any 3/16" plate
-Any 1/4" plate
-Ford 9" 1350 pinion yoke
-dana 44 1350 pinion yoke
-Chevy 52" springs, the more leafs the better
-Chevy 52" spring poly bushing kit
-2x4" box tubing
-Ford 9" aftermarket spring plates and unused u-bolts
-1.75x.120 tubing
-37x12.5x15 MTR for a spare
-8x15 8X6.5 steel waggy wheel
-8x6.5 wheel spacers
-1350 Non-CV driveshaft, one end standard yoke, second end flange
-1350 CV-driveshaft, long travel, one end standard yoke, cv-end flange

Thanks

Updated:

[85cj7]

I need some opinions and advice.

Facts:
Upgrading outputs and d-shaft from 1310 to 1350.
Running a 32 spline 1350 flange at front transfer-case output.
Non-cv drivehaft, standard length slip, about 36-40" long.

Options:
1)Run a standard 1350 yoke at the axle end
2) Run a 1350 flange at the axle end and buy a flanged yoke for the drivehaft u-joint end to attach them

Which option is better?

I would think the flange would be stronger. Not sure on this.

I would think the yoke would be better for off the shelf support in cases of carnage.

Which option is better?

[bcolman]

first you need to know how much angle you need with your suspension travel, then make your decision based on that number