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Dana 18 interchangeability

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Mike C, Nov 7, 2008.

  1. Nov 7, 2008
    Mike C

    Mike C Member

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    With the Dana 18 starting to howl in my MB, I am contemplating getting a later model version to swap in for more low range. Would an M38A1/CJ-5 Dana 18 with the 2.5 first gear bolt in? I like the idea behind this mod because it isn't obvioius to the casual observer.
     
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    jayhawkclint

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  3. Nov 8, 2008
    Mike C

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    Cool. Now which one in the chart is the bull gear? Guess I need to start looking for a donor T-case.
     
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  4. Nov 9, 2008
    nickmil

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    "Bull gear" is another term for transfer case input gear. It is the one that has the large nut holding it onto the transmission output shaft.
     
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  5. Nov 9, 2008
    Mike C

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    Sweet. Thanks. Waiting on next issue of Military Vehicles magazine as I think there were a couple of vendors who had government rebuilds.
     
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