Re: JPOR: Grinding away at an Axle.

["MadMarx" <madmarx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

A plain old chevy hib. Chevy has the same pattern as a wag :-)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff" <jayers@win.bright.net>
To: <jeepoffroad@4x4wire.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 5:40 AM
Subject: Re: JPOR: Grinding away at an Axle.


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> Oh, here's something I didn't originally think of.  I plan to use a
> matching width Wagoneer rear D44 which has 6 bolt axle flanges, right?
> So for the front, I suppose I need to use hubs/rotors from a Wagoneer
> with the 6 bolt wheels, right?  The only reason Ford hubs are being
> suggested is to keep a 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern, right?  Well, my rear end
> is currently 5 on 4.5, so that really wouldn't gain me anything.  What I
> am saying is, if I use a wagoneer rear D44 with 6 bolt wheels, what
> front hub will I need to use on my Chevy spindle/knuckle combination in
> order to maintain wheel bolt pattern?  Jeff
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> > > What
> > > are the reasons for choosing the rest of the outer parts?  What
> > > spindles, hubs, lockouts, rotors, brake calipers, and brake caliper
> > > mounting plates do you suggest and why?
> >
> > You'll want the knuckles, spindles and brakes from a '77 or earlier disc
> > braked Chevy or Wagoneer with an open knuckle Dana 44. I"ve been using
> > the Wagoneer stub shafts too. '76 to '86 F150 hubs, rotors, bearings and
> > seals will make the rest work.
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