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'81 Cj7 D30?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Bob, Feb 11, 2005.

  1. Feb 11, 2005
    Bob

    Bob Member

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    Does an '81 D30 have 5-bolt or 6-bolt hubs? Also, I know this may sound crazy, but can you convert it to drum brakes? It's just that I don't want to have to convert the MC to a dual-resevoir unit and all of that right now. What do you guys think?
     
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    80cj

    80cj Member

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    81's have the five bolt hub. But yes, you can convert to drums if you find the hubs, drums and backing plates off a 72 or later D30 with drums.
     
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    littlewolf

    littlewolf New Member

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    It would be easier to do mc cost wise unless you have an extra d30 with drums lying around !!
     
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    schardein

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    If you do have a donor axle, when you switch to the drums you can switch to the better 6 bolt hubs off the same donor axle at the same time. IIRC the 81 is the last year for the narrow track dana 30 also, at least on CJ7, seem to recall hearing that the CJ5s stayed narrow track until the end in 83.
     
    schardein, Feb 11, 2005
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