MotorMycle
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UPDATE: Done, so I turned this into my build thread. Happy reading and thanks for the help! I settled on a 53.5" width.
I'll be ordering an axle and have questions. I'll try and go in order.
1) Can anyone tell me the original axle width WMS to WMS. I think it's 49-1/2" but I can't find it in print any where.
2) I'm asking for a double check on my math, I think I want to add 4" on each side which will give me a 57-1/2" axle. I'll be using wheels that match my CJ7 so 33"x12.5xR15 on 15"x8" wheels with 4" of backspacing. I did a test fit with the stock axle and one tire and it made contact with the tub. I'm not sure what I should have for clearance so I'd welcome suggestions.
3) Can anyone tell me what width they ordered their replacement axle for those have done similar projects? In my searching I found lots of threads where someone ultimately asked the same question but I have yet to find a response.
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm attaching pics because everyone loves photos right? At this point I've stripped everything down and plan to drop the tub off at the media blaster today to have it cleaned up and weld thru primer sprayed. I had to rip out the floor so once the frame rails are cleaned up I can add some more to beef it up, weld in the new floor, bedliner, RTT, etc etc etc. I'll be taking the springs to a local leaf shop to see if they're salvageable otherwise I'll order replacements from Quadratec. Sorry for the rambling, thanks for the help!
I'll be ordering an axle and have questions. I'll try and go in order.
1) Can anyone tell me the original axle width WMS to WMS. I think it's 49-1/2" but I can't find it in print any where.
2) I'm asking for a double check on my math, I think I want to add 4" on each side which will give me a 57-1/2" axle. I'll be using wheels that match my CJ7 so 33"x12.5xR15 on 15"x8" wheels with 4" of backspacing. I did a test fit with the stock axle and one tire and it made contact with the tub. I'm not sure what I should have for clearance so I'd welcome suggestions.
3) Can anyone tell me what width they ordered their replacement axle for those have done similar projects? In my searching I found lots of threads where someone ultimately asked the same question but I have yet to find a response.
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm attaching pics because everyone loves photos right? At this point I've stripped everything down and plan to drop the tub off at the media blaster today to have it cleaned up and weld thru primer sprayed. I had to rip out the floor so once the frame rails are cleaned up I can add some more to beef it up, weld in the new floor, bedliner, RTT, etc etc etc. I'll be taking the springs to a local leaf shop to see if they're salvageable otherwise I'll order replacements from Quadratec. Sorry for the rambling, thanks for the help!
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