Thoughts and Opinions

I'll be keeping my dana 18 as it is already rebuilt with tera low gears and an overdrive. I'm not sure how the offset rear output would work with a centered rear diff axle. I was thinking the cj6 might be long enough to not cause driveshaft issues? If I wanted to use the Scout axles. I'll probably go with what I have, maybe find a dana 30 diff for the front or have a 44 built to stock width. I am thinking about the Hollbrook 3" lift longleafs for my lift height. If I want to run 35" tires I'll have to do a slight body lift and some sheet metal trimming, maybe. I will for sure run 33s. I think any tire less is too small.

 

Leave the D44 a little wide, it will help with stability. Just make sure the gearing is the same as your rearend gearing.

 

Can I buy a new power lock for the dana 27 front end? Or do I have to find an used one? What is the going price. I want to do a 3 or 4 inch lift and run 33x9.50 tires on stock wheels. What lift manufactures are you guys using and have had good success with? Thank You.

 

You will have to find a used powerlock for the 27. I have one and it seems to work great. I think I paid around $200 off ebay. I am running a 2 1/2" lift and it clears my new 33's pretty well, minor rubbing at the back of the rear fenderwells. The lift is an old Rancho 2".