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cj2a d30 front axle swap.

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by canuck2a, Jul 16, 2009.

  1. Jul 16, 2009
    canuck2a

    canuck2a New Member

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    Hey to anybody that has swapped there front axle on a 2a for a d30, i have a question. Did you reuse the old steering linkages or did you get afertemarket or linkages for the d30???? I if it helps i am going to be doing a power steering upgrade, and a rancho 2" spring lift.
     
    canuck2a, Jul 16, 2009
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  2. Jul 16, 2009
    Bob Greenslade

    Bob Greenslade Member

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    If you have the orginal tie rod and drag link use them. The already fit and won't cost anything.
     
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  3. Jul 16, 2009
    canuck2a

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    i have the original cj2a steering linkage but. But not the d30 (or cj7) linkage
     
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  4. Jul 16, 2009
    Lifesgoodhere

    Lifesgoodhere Like 6 Jeeps isn't enough

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    I am doing the same kind of swap for my CJ-3B in the fall sometime. I suppose you got a narrow track right?
     
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  5. Jul 17, 2009
    superjeep

    superjeep New Member

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    I went to the saginaw steering gear box and hanging pedals ( cj ).

    Shawn
     
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  6. Jul 17, 2009
    Daryl

    Daryl Sponsor

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    Every supplier carries the tie-rods and ends. Narrow track 72-81
     
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  7. Jul 17, 2009
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    go with the D30 tie rods
     
    jpflat2a, Jul 17, 2009
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    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

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    Do yourself a favor - look real hard at moving the shock to the back of the axle at this time. I didn't when I first put the D30 in and have now gone back and done that. My steering was limited due to the tie rods hitting the shock at full turn.
     
    Warloch, Jul 17, 2009
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  9. Jul 18, 2009
    canuck2a

    canuck2a New Member

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    yeah i have narrow tracs. Kinda want the jeep to "appear" somewhat stcok at first glance. But perform and have modern drivetrain. Both diffs are passenger side drop as well.
     
    canuck2a, Jul 18, 2009
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  10. Jul 29, 2009
    jchisum

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    have a narrow track 30 in my 3a with the rancho 2 inch lift. I believe (but can't recall) I measured the lengths I needed and worked with my parts house to get the right steering. I've got a sag conversion as well... this is the time to do that as well if you haven't yet
     
    jchisum, Jul 29, 2009
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  11. Jul 30, 2009
    canuck2a

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    thanks, yeah i am waiting on my rancho 2.5 lift before i do my steering but man it been about two months and still nothing coming through order. And yeas I will definatey be doin a sag conversion, just have to many things to finish before i do that install.
     
    canuck2a, Jul 30, 2009
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  12. Jul 30, 2009
    canuck2a

    canuck2a New Member

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    yup i am, doing a sag install just have to many things to finish before i do it. And i am waiting for my rancho lift before istalling the steering to. (how do you like yours) But man it been almost 2 month since i ordered it and nothing yet. But hopefully soon. This really slow things down when building a jeep. (Hell i waited two onth almsot for stuff from advance adapters, and then two weeks for other things) Not complaining, just thinking that as these jeeps become more rare the companies don't stock parts and it takes them forever to retool and make parts again.
     
    canuck2a, Jul 30, 2009
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