Cj-7 Axle swap

2many4x4s

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I'm picking up parts this weekend (weather permitting) for another project, thought about replacing factory axles. I'm running a 35" tire and assume that a d44 front axle will suffice either ford 9" or D44 rear. What WMS to WMS should I be looking for to get some clearance without it looking stupid. I have an excellent supply yard to plunder through. Any specific vehicles I need to look at? 1980 CJ-7 D-300, tf-999
 
2many4x4s said:
I'm picking up parts this weekend (weather permitting) for another project, thought about replacing factory axles. I'm running a 35" tire and assume that a d44 front axle will suffice either ford 9" or D44 rear. What WMS to WMS should I be looking for to get some clearance without it looking stupid. I have an excellent supply yard to plunder through. Any specific vehicles I need to look at? 1980 CJ-7 D-300, tf-999
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I dont know the exact wms, but if you are going to stick with 35s I would look for an early wagoneer d44 front and a later 87up fullsize cherokee rear d44. Both axles would be a 6 lug pattern. If you want to keep the same wheels you have now look for a 9" rear and swap the front hubs to ford stuff.
 
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