[xulcuz]

So my plan is for next summer to build a scrambler. I couldnt come up with the funds this summer to purchase one in the condition Im looking for. What I do have right now is Jeep j10 truck my uncle gave to me. I want to use the 360 out of it and the dana 44's. My plan is to build these for now in prep for next summers build.
So first questions I guess are the axles. What kind of gearing am I looking at stock? The axles are offset for the Quadratrac tcase so does that mean I can only run a quadratrac? These axles are wider as well so am I going to have to do anything with the springs to make these work?
Next the AMC 360 questions. I really want to run a manual tranny so is there any manual trannys I can run with this motor that will fit and handle the power? Also wirring the motor, can I use the stock scrambler one or am I gonna have to switch things over?
Thanks for the help!

[syphonation]

Pre 1976, the D44 used a 3.73 gear ratio. In '76, they adopted using the 2.73 along with the 3.73, so you could have either one.

As for your engine/tranny combo, check out Novak Conversions HERE

They have a lot of info on early and late model Jeep engines, transmissions, and transfer cases.

If it was me, I'd like to have a NP435 behind a 360, but it really depends on if you're wanting to have this rig for street use or crawling. With some transmissions from other makes (like the Ford I mentioned above), you will have to get a new pilot bushing in order for the engine and tranny to line up. The bushings are relatively inexpensive and you can order them from Novak.

Somebody, feel free to correct me if I'm wrong on any of this.

What year is your J10? Just curious.

[xulcuz]

The j10 I beleive is a 78 but it might be a 79. The plan for this truck will be primarily for sand dunes and some wooded trails but will also double as a summer cruiser. Im planning for 36-38 inch tires depending on what these axles can handle. Thanks for the info the novak website was a big help.

Any body know about the offset of the pumpkin in relation to running a different t-case?