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Author:  durangotang [ Thu Feb 05, 2009 2:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Full width questions
Just curious why no one has gone full width or seems to be considering it. Is there an issue with installing 1 ton gear under these that I am overlooking? (other than the price) I know some clearance is lost just form having a D60 carrier... but what are the other downsides?
Author:  tjkj2002 [ Thu Feb 05, 2009 3:02 pm ]
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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).
Author:  durangotang [ Thu Feb 05, 2009 3:05 pm ]
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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 :roll:)
Author:  tjkj2002 [ Thu Feb 05, 2009 3:09 pm ]
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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 :roll:)
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.
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