Full width axles ?????

I found a Mark Williams Dana 60 R), 65 1/2" wide. With 5 on 5.5 axles detroit locker and 4.11 gears new brakes. This axle has not had oil in it yet and the perches are not on it either.for $300. So I could not pass this one up.

My problem is do I cut down this perfect axle or do I use it FULL width. I have a CJ 5 with a 4.3 chevy and an SM 420 box, springover and 35s. I have located a dodge(passenger side drop) front 44 with 4.11 and 5 on 5.5 lug pattern that I would use with the 60.

What are the pros and cons of this swap and should I cut them down.
Also the economy :evil: is helping me with my decision as well.

 

I never quite understood using full width axles in Jeeps. By the time guys are done widening, stretching, hacking, and slashing, they might as well be wheeling a F350. I'd narrow it down and keep one of the features that make Jeeps good. Compact size.

 

Mine are narrowed to 54" WMS, 4.75 Backspace, 10" rim and they still stick out a bit. 65.5 will have you out 5.75" farther than mine. Unless you run a wheel with way more back spacing and a fender flare, your whole tire will be outside the body.

 

Id cut em down too. Gotta keep a jeep looking like a jeep IMO. Im not even a big fan of waggy axles under cj's, they just stick out too far.

 

I plan on using it off road 95% of the time. Unfortunately $$$$ is also a BIG factor with the economy. No work lately. I would prefer to cut it a little but the front wont be cheep. The rear would not be too bad, just cut and respline.