durangotang wrote:
tjkj2002 wrote:
I'm going full widths,as is USAFCOP and RockLizard.I'm gaining more clearance with my D60 then the 8.25 gives if running the same tires.
I'm using a mid '70's HP44 front(67" WMS to WMS) and a Currie RockJock60 in back(65" WMS to WMS).
USAFCOP is also using a mid '70's HP44(67" WMS to WMS) and a Ford 9" in the rear(65" WMS to WMS).
RockLizard will be using a '79 3/4ton HP44(69" WMS to WMS) and a matching '79 rear D60 with 14bolt outers on it(67" WMS to WMS).
Why no 1-ton gear up front? (not questioning your choices, I honestly don't know
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Cost,try finding the good front D60's for less then $1500 is crappy shape.The HP44 up front is way overkill for a KJ since I will be running alloy inner/outer shafts,plus I got a good deal on it.I will be running 1 ton every where else,F/R driveshafts will be 1/4" walled/1350 u-jointed and my rear diff is rated at a 1ton leval.