[Jmaas]

Axle Choices

Ok I need to make a call on these axles ( I have 5 at this point and only one jeep). I've committed to change to Dana 44 front and back (even though I keep trying to talk myself into keeping my original NT axles, so I'm trying to sell them quickly so I can't go back).

- I'm set on using a front D44 from 77 Cherokee. ~64" WMS to WMS. (pictures earlier in thread)
- Have 2 choices right now for back axles.

1. Dana 44 back axle from same 77 Cherokee. ~61" WMS to WMS but pumpkin offset ~8" to the passanger side
2. Dana 44 rear from wagoneer. ~58" WMS to WMS and pumpkin centered.

Here is a pic of all three (wagoneer, cherokee, AMC 20) in that order

Can I use the offset pumpkin with the right driveshaft?
Can I use wheel spacers to makeup some of the 6" difference on the wagoner axle to make it work?

 

[Jmaas]

Rebirth of the Rebuild

Ok... so this project was mothballed for a long time, but I've recommited myself to working on it with every bit of spare time to get it done.
It's been such a long time in fact that most of the pictures I took during the early rebuild years are lost (I actually thought I started the build in 2012 but now finding this post its 2009.... ughh). I actually had to re-organize all the parts on my shelves just to remember what i had already bought any whatnot. I have the really bad habit of buying stuff way before I need it.

We are just going to pick up where we left off.
Things worked on over the past couple of weekends:
- Removed tub and set it aside.
- Installed Lokar XTCB-40EDK Black Finish Bracket for Edelbrock Pro-Flo Fuel Injection
- Installed Lokar TF727 Kickdown cable kit

Next thing to tackle is the shift linkages and new shifter

 

[Jmaas]

TF727 Shifter and Linkages

Spent all day yesterday installing the shifter and linkages (Lokar Case Mount Automatic Transmission Shifters CM727BXMB) and kickdown cable.

I still don't think the shifter and tranny are aligned in each gear. The tranny is actually more difficult than I thought changing from park to neutral. It was fully rebuilt so at this point I'm going assume that its fine and just me not having a reference.

The one problem that I am worried about still is that it seems the shifter and linkages when all aligned for Park, won't go all the way into first correctly and vice versa. P-R-N-D-2-1.

If anyone has set one of these up on a 727 and wants to chime in on any issues they may have had or look at my pics and tell me I screwed up the install then please do. I'm also worried about the clearance for the cooling lines

I cleaned up the shift linkages on the tranny, and they appear to be stainless... do people paint these or just leave them?

 

[Jmaas]

Brake Line Issues

So I have started running the break lines and am having some issues.
- Front lines fit fine. Just need the clips.
- Proportioning valve is new for front/rear disks. Rear thread size is too big... need an adapter.
- Problem: Lines that run to the break booster are straight up away from the frame and don't come close to the bracket (see picture below). not sure what I should do here except to wait for the body to go on and see how it all lines up and maybe just "adjust" the braket.
- Problem: The front to rear line is way too short (JE1005B-SS from classic tube). It looks like this part doesn't exist anymore. You can see from the picture that it kinda goes past the crossmember but is way short of the second crossmember.
- Problem: It looks like I don't have a tab on that second cross member for the hardline to meet the flexline. That's not reall a problem if I can get the brakeline there. I can fab something up.
- Problem: With the Dana 44 axles I have (with a disk brake conversion kit) I don't think there will be a pre-bent solution for me. So I think I'm just going to have to buy something and then try to bend it to what I need.

Any input is welcome!

 

[John Strenk]

So I have started running the brake lines and am having some issues.
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- Problem: The front to rear line is way too short (JE1005B-SS from classic tube). It looks like this part doesn't exist anymore. You can see from the picture that it kinda goes past the crossmember but is way short of the second crossmember.
....
Any input is welcome!

Maybe they made a mistake and sent a CJ-5 rear brake line.