So as I am a glutton for punishment I have an idea.
Oh and hi Im a new guy here. 1980 CJ7.
I have a AMC 20 NT rear end and I want a WT rear end, but I also want some added strength. I also don't really want to go to a 44 or 60 series axle, its prolly cheaper and simpler but I like to over complicate things because I can.
My thought is this, weak point of the 20 is the 2pc axle and tube.
So in an effort to gain a widetrac why don't I replace the axle tubes with some heavier DOM tubing. Im thinking 2.5" with .5" wall ( was thinking of bigger 3" with heavy wall), adding a truss. This will also allow me to make the axle as wide as I want (WT width) and I can order standard WT aftermarket single piece axles.
I cannot see how this would be any weaker than a 44 if anything it would be stronger as my INPUT shaft is much heftier.
Does anyone know where I could find weld on bearing ends for a AMC20 ? I don't really want to make them.
Oh and hi Im a new guy here. 1980 CJ7.
I have a AMC 20 NT rear end and I want a WT rear end, but I also want some added strength. I also don't really want to go to a 44 or 60 series axle, its prolly cheaper and simpler but I like to over complicate things because I can.
My thought is this, weak point of the 20 is the 2pc axle and tube.
So in an effort to gain a widetrac why don't I replace the axle tubes with some heavier DOM tubing. Im thinking 2.5" with .5" wall ( was thinking of bigger 3" with heavy wall), adding a truss. This will also allow me to make the axle as wide as I want (WT width) and I can order standard WT aftermarket single piece axles.
I cannot see how this would be any weaker than a 44 if anything it would be stronger as my INPUT shaft is much heftier.
Does anyone know where I could find weld on bearing ends for a AMC20 ? I don't really want to make them.